Kattenstroth Christmas Market

Advent Magic in Southern Gütersloh

While other Christmas markets take place in the city centres of large towns, the Kattenstroth Christmas Market has its very own charm: it is held in the heart of the Gütersloh district of Kattenstroth, around the traditional Gasthaus Roggenkamp. Instead of a large event, you'll find a genuine neighbourhood festival atmosphere here — the stalls are run by local clubs, schools, and private individuals, and mulled wine and punch are served in reusable cups.

Three Days of Events — from Friday Evening to St. Nicholas Sunday

The market opens on Friday, November 28th, with an atmospheric lantern procession: at 5:30 PM, children and families will walk with lanterns from Liebfrauenkirche to the festival grounds, where the market will be officially opened at 6:00 PM. On Saturday, November 29th, the Jugendmusikkorps Avenwedde will play traditional Advent music from 3:00 PM onwards. On Sunday, November 30th, St. Nicholas will visit the children at 4:00 PM.

What You'll Find at the Market

Lovingly decorated wooden huts offer mulled wine, punch, non-alcoholic hot drinks, as well as Christmas treats and handmade items from the neighbourhood. For children, there's a children's carousel with real ponies, plus craft activities and sweets. The manageable size of the square makes the market particularly child-friendly — parents can keep an eye on things while children can run around freely.

Gütersloh-Kattenstroth — District in the Gütersloh District

The district of Kattenstroth is located in the south of the city of Gütersloh (Gütersloh district, North Rhine-Westphalia) and is one of the liveliest neighbourhoods in the city with active club life. The Stadtteilverein Kattenstroth e.V. has been organising the Christmas market on a voluntary basis for many years, using the proceeds to fund neighbourhood projects and children's events throughout the year.