Havixbeck St. Nicholas Market

Advent Market in the Baumberge Hills

The Havixbeck St. Nicholas Market is one of the traditional Advent markets in the Coesfeld district — and a firm fixture in the Münsterland Christmas calendar. On the weekend of December 5th and 6th, 2026, the market in the center of Havixbeck will open its stalls.

Market Offerings

The range of exhibitors is decidedly classic and focuses on high-quality items:

• Handicrafts: Wood, ceramics, felt, textiles
• Christmas Gift Ideas: Arts and crafts, cards, homemade items
• Seasonal Delicacies: Cookies, pralines, mulled wine specialties, gingerbread
• Regional Products: Cheese, honey, sausages from the Baumberge region
• Food trucks and snack stands for bratwurst, potato pancakes, crêpes

Children's Program

Families are explicitly catered for:

• Craft activities at supervised stations
• Pony rides as a highlight for the little ones
• Visit from St. Nicholas on Saturday — St. Nicholas will visit the market, the exact time will be announced shortly beforehand
• A colorful program with games, readings, and interactive stations

Sunday Shopping

Sunday, December 6th, 2026, is a Sunday with open shops in Havixbeck — retailers will open their doors between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM. The market and retail complement each other for an extended Sunday stroll.

Havixbeck — A Baumberge Community

Havixbeck, with just under 12,000 inhabitants, is a municipality in the district of Coesfeld, in the Baumberge region of Münsterland. The community is known for its Baumberger sandstone — a historic building material that gives many North German cathedrals their distinctive appearance. With Schloss Hülshoff (birthplace of Annette von Droste-Hülshoff), Burg Hülshoff, and the Münsterland landscape, Havixbeck is an attractive destination. The St. Nicholas Market showcases the Christmas charm of this region.

Integrated into the Marketing Concept

The organizer is Marketing Havixbeck — an organization that coordinates the community's tourism and retail activities. The St. Nicholas Market is one of its flagship events in the annual calendar.