Christmas Market at Nordhorn Zoo
Rustic family Christmas market at Nordhorn Zoo with a live nativity scene and regional specialties
About Christmas Market Zoo
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Advent Magic Among Animals
During Advent, Nordhorn Zoo opens its gates for a special Christmas market, transforming the park area with wooden huts and fairy lights into a festive winter scene. The combination of animal encounters and market atmosphere is unique in the region.
Live Nativity Scene with Animals
A special highlight is the live nativity scene, where the park's animals bring the Christmas story to life. This allows the market to combine the transmission of Christian traditions with the zoo's own strengths.
Regional Specialties and Bentheimer Pig
The market features stalls with regional specialties from the Grafschaft, including products from the Bentheimer pig, a traditional local pig breed raised in the park. In addition, there is mulled wine, hot chocolate, baked goods, and snacks.
Opening Hours and Dates
The market takes place from November 27th to December 6th, 2026, and on the weekend of December 12th and 13th, 2026. It opens at 4 PM on weekdays and 2 PM on weekends, catering to both working people and families.
Shuttle Bus and Travel
On Saturdays and Sundays, a shuttle bus runs between 3:30 PM and 8 PM from Nordhorn train station to the zoo. This avoids parking problems and makes travel by train or bus from the region easy.
Christmas Market Zoo — edition 2026
The combination of a family zoo, a live nativity scene, and an Advent market makes the zoo a special Christmas destination in the Grafschaft Bentheim region.
Programme Christmas Market Zoo 2026
November 27th to December 6th, 2026
- Weekdays Mon-Fri from 4 PM
- Weekends Sat-Sun from 2 PM
- Stalls offering mulled wine and snacks
- Live nativity scene with park animals
- Stalls with regional specialties, Bentheimer pig
- Festive lighting in the park
December 12th and 13th, 2026
- Additional festive weekend
- From 2 PM both days
- Program as during the main period
Nordhorn Zoo will publish the full 2026 program on weihnachtsmarkt-im-zoo.de.
Highlights Christmas Market Zoo 2026
- Live nativity scene with animals as a central highlight
- Regional specialties from the Bentheimer pig
- Rustic wooden huts in a winter park landscape
- Shuttle bus from Nordhorn train station on weekends
- Christmas ticket €7.50 online
Prices Christmas Market Zoo 2026
Practical information — Christmas Market Zoo
Location
Tierpark Nordhorn, Heseper Weg 140, 48531 Nordhorn
Dates 2026
November 27th to December 6th, 2026, and December 12th and 13th, 2026
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri from 4 PM, Sat-Sun from 2 PM
Admission
Christmas Ticket €7.50 online / €9.00 at the box office
Shuttle Bus
Sat-Sun 3:30 PM - 8 PM from Nordhorn train station
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