Adventszauber Rinteln
Christmas market in the historic old town of Rinteln around the market square with twinkling lights, arts and crafts, and regional gastronomy
About Adventszauber Rinteln
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Christmas spirit in the Weser city
Rinteln is one of Lower Saxony's most beautiful half-timbered towns, and it's precisely this setting that makes the Adventszauber a special experience every year. The historic houses on the market square, the Renaissance town hall, and St. Nikolai Church provide a backdrop that modern Christmas markets in new developments cannot match. When the fairy lights twinkle and the market stalls are open, an atmosphere is created that draws many visitors from across the Weser Uplands to Rinteln.
Offerings at the market
At the stalls, visitors will find everything that belongs to a traditional Christmas market: mulled wine and punch, regional specialties such as smoked sausage and smoked fish, crêpes and potato pancakes, candied almonds, and sweet temptations. In addition, craftspeople from the Weser Uplands and beyond present their work: ceramics, woodwork, felt, jewelry, candles, and individual gift ideas.
Program on Advent weekends
On Advent weekends, the Adventszauber offers a diverse stage program. Choirs from the region, brass bands, music associations, and soloists provide musical hours, St. Nicholas visits the market, and a carousel brings joy to children. Highlights include the opening event and the grand family program on the four weekends before Christmas.
Pro Rinteln as organizer
Behind the Adventszauber is Pro Rinteln e.V., which coordinates the events in the old town. With the Adventszauber, the Maimesse, the Herbstmesse, the Weintage, and the Brennholz- und Bauernmarkt, the association has created a cycle of festivals that enlivens Rinteln's city center throughout the year.
Adventszauber Rinteln — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Adventszauber Rinteln builds on the success of previous years. The organizing group Pro Rinteln is again planning a market with a high proportion of arts and crafts and regional gastronomy. The opening ceremony will take place as usual on the first Friday evening, followed by four Advent weekends with a stage program.
The market vendors are carefully selected; many have been returning for years and are familiar to regular visitors. In addition, each season brings new exhibitors, keeping the mix vibrant.
Programme Adventszauber Rinteln 2026
Program structure
- Opening Evening (27.11.2026): Festive opening with brass music, mulled wine tapping
- First Advent Weekend: Visit from St. Nicholas, children's program, performances by local choirs
- Second Advent Weekend: Brass concerts on the market square, gift tips from exhibitors
- Third Advent Weekend: Family Day, storytelling hour, carousel days
- Fourth Advent Weekend: Atmospheric closing with live music
- Weekdays: Market stalls with mulled wine, candied almonds, regional sausage, smoked fish, crêpes, arts and crafts
The exact program for 2026 with stage times and special promotions will be published by the organizer Pro Rinteln in autumn 2026. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years: festive opening, four Advent weekends with live program, continuous market operation in the old town.
Highlights Adventszauber Rinteln 2026
- Christmas market in the historic half-timbered old town
- Market square, town hall, and St. Nikolai as a backdrop
- Mulled wine, arts and crafts, regional specialties
- Stage program on all four Advent weekends
- Visit from St. Nicholas and children's carousel
- Free admission
Prices Adventszauber Rinteln 2026
Practical information — Adventszauber Rinteln
Date 2026
- From Friday, November 27, 2026
- Exact opening hours can be found on the organizer's website
Location
- Market square and old town Rinteln
- Postal code 31737 Rinteln
Admission
- Free entry
Getting there
- Accessible via the B83
- Rinteln train station, from there a short walk to the old town
- Parking near the old town (Bühlweg, Brennereistraße)
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