When night falls, the Christmas market in Paderborn shines in a very special glow thanks to its festive lights.
Tourist Information Paderborn (Karl Heinz Schäfer), When night falls, the Christmas market in Paderborn shines in a very special glow thanks to its festive lights.

Paderborn Christmas Market

Event location

Paderborn, Marktplatz
Duration
20.11.2026 - 23.12.2026
Next date:
Friday 20.11.2026 11:00 - 22:00 hours
Show all dates

The Christmas market in Paderborn is a magical event that fills the city with festive cheer. As soon as the magnificent Christmas tree in front of the town hall lights up and the festively decorated stalls in front of the historic backdrop invite you to stroll and feast, the city is enveloped in a magical atmosphere. Numerous stalls in front of the cathedral and town hall, as well as in the pedestrian zone, offer a variety of delicacies, from savoury to sweet, as well as a wide range of handicrafts, Christmas decorations and toys. On the market square, the illuminated Christmas pyramid, around 20 metres high, immediately catches the eye. It combines nostalgic flair with a cosy hut atmosphere. The two lower levels are accessible and invite you to linger and relax. In addition, the town hall will once again be the largest Advent calendar in the region this year. Every day, a window in the magnificent Weser Renaissance façade will be opened to reveal one of the 24 Christmas motifs painted by children from Paderborn's primary schools.

Important information about the event

  • DateTime
    Friday, 20 Nov 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Saturday, 21 Nov 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Monday, 23 Nov 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Tuesday, 24 Nov 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Wednesday, 25 Nov 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Thursday, 26 Nov 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Friday, 27 Nov 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Saturday, 28 Nov 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Sunday, 29 Nov 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Monday, 30 Nov 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Tuesday, 1 Dec 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Wednesday, 2 Dec 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Thursday, 3 Dec 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Friday, 4 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Saturday, 5 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Sunday, 6 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Monday, 7 Dec 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Tuesday, 8 Dec 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Wednesday, 9 Dec 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Thursday, 10 Dec 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Friday, 11 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Saturday, 12 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Sunday, 13 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Monday, 14 Dec 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Tuesday, 15 Dec 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Wednesday, 16 Dec 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Thursday, 17 Dec 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Friday, 18 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Saturday, 19 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Sunday, 20 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Monday, 21 Dec 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Tuesday, 22 Dec 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Wednesday, 23 Dec 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    • christmas market

Good to know

More information

Event location

Marktplatz

Domplatz 33098 Paderborn

Contact

Stadt Paderborn

Am Hoppenhof 33 33104 Paderborn

+49 5251 880

Email

What else?

Similar events

  • To Page Wuppertal Pina Bausch Dance Theatre

    Wuppertal Pina Bausch Dance Theatre

    Wuppertal
    Open today
    Discover the Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch, one of the most important and innovative dance companies in the world. The ensemble brings together dance, drama, singing and movement under the term ‘dance theatre’.
    Learn more
New tips every two months

Insider tips & excursion ideas

Newsletter

Fancy some mail? Then subscribe here to our every two months newsletter with information on special travel offers, selected short tips for short trips and other insider tips for travelling in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Click here to register