Sendenhorst Christmas Market

Sendenhorst Christmas Market — Münsterland Idyll

The Sendenhorst Christmas Market is one of the most atmospheric Advent markets in the Münsterland. From December 11th to 13th, 2026, the town's central Rathausplatz will be transformed into a village of huts with fire pits, bark mulch flooring, and illuminated house facades. The organizer is the Sendenhorster Brauchtumverein — an association that organizes town festivals, traditional events, and Advent markets with volunteer effort.

Village of Huts with Fire Pits

The concept is deliberately romantic:

• Village of Huts — stalls in the style of Münsterland wooden huts
• Bark Mulch on the ground instead of asphalt — creates a warm, soft atmosphere
• Fire Pits distributed across the square, where visitors can warm up
• Illuminated House Facades around Rathausplatz
• Stage with Live Acts over the three days

Opening Hours

The opening hours are typical for a medium-sized Münsterland market:

• Friday, December 11th — 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
• Saturday, December 12th — 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
• Sunday, December 13th — 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Sendenhorster Brauchtumverein

The Sendenhorster Brauchtumverein is the most important association for local traditional events in Sendenhorst. Active on Instagram as @sendenhorster_brauchtumverein, it organizes the Christmas market on a voluntary basis and ensures an authentic, regional program.

Sendenhorst — Small Town in Münsterland

Sendenhorst is a small town in the district of Warendorf (North Rhine-Westphalia, Münsterland) with around 14,000 inhabitants. Characterized by the agricultural and bourgeois character of the Münsterland, with a historic town center and the baroque parish church of St. Martin. The Rathausplatz in the center is ideal for a Christmas market — manageable, well-lit, with the historic backdrop as a setting.