Name: Weihnachtsmarkt Gronau-Epe 2026
Start: 2026-12-04T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-12-06T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Kirchplatz und Fußgängerzone Gronau-Epe

Weihnachtsmarkt Epe

About Weihnachtsmarkt Epe

The Gronau-Epe Christmas market runs from December 4th to 6th, 2026, in the Epe pedestrian zone (Merschstraße / Kirchplatz). Three days of Advent atmosphere with stalls, mulled wine, bratwurst, waffles, gift ideas, music, and a family program. Organizer: Stadtmarketing Gronau / Touristinfo. Sunday shopping.

Dates 04 Dec — 06 Dec 2026

Venue Gronau (Westf.) (05554)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Weihnachtsmarkt Epe — edition 2026

The Gronau-Epe Christmas market 2026 runs from Friday, December 4th to Sunday, December 6th, in the Epe pedestrian zone (Merschstraße / Kirchplatz). Stalls with mulled wine, bratwurst, waffles, gingerbread, gift items, and handicrafts. Family program with fairy tale hours and craft activities. Sunday shopping. Organizer: Stadtmarketing Gronau / Touristinfo. Free admission.

The 2026 edition continues the established Advent weekend in Epe. Three days of stalls, a stage, family offerings, and a meeting place in the town center. Program details will be published on gronau-inside.de shortly before the market opens.

Highlights Weihnachtsmarkt Epe 2026

Three days of Advent atmosphere with stalls and mulled wine
Sunday shopping
Family program with fairy tale hours
Location directly on the Dutch border
Free admission

Programme Weihnachtsmarkt Epe 2026

Friday, December 4th, 2026

Afternoon — Market opening with mulled wine service and welcome
Evening — Musical program

Saturday, December 5th, 2026

All day — Market operation with stalls, live music, family program
Possible times — Visit from St. Nicholas, fairy tale hours

Sunday, December 6th, 2026 — Sunday Shopping

All day — Market operation with extended shop opening hours
Family program — Craft activities, performances by regional choirs and music associations

Note: Detailed program and stall map on gronau-inside.de.

Prices Weihnachtsmarkt Epe 2026

Free admission. Food, drinks, and gift items are paid for individually at the stalls.

Practical information

Practical information — Weihnachtsmarkt Epe

Getting There

By car: A31 exit Gronau, then B54 towards Epe. By public transport: Bus lines from Gronau-Mitte or from Ahaus/Enschede, stop Epe-Marktplatz. Parking around the pedestrian zone.

Opening Hours

Friday, December 4th, 2026, from the afternoon, Saturday, December 5th, and Sunday, December 6th, 2026, all day (exact times will be published on gronau-inside.de). Free admission.

Contact

Stadtmarketing / Touristinfo Gronau, Tel. +49 2562 99006, [email protected]. Touristinfo opening hours: Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–1:00 PM and 2:00 PM–5:00 PM, Sat 9:30 AM–1:00 PM.

Tip

Sunday afternoon with Sunday shopping is ideal for a combined market visit and Advent shopping. For Dutch visitors — Epe is reachable by car from Enschede in 15 minutes. Bring small bags, cash, and warm clothing.

Advent Weekend in Gronau-Epe

The Gronau-Epe Christmas market is a fixture on the Westmünsterland Advent calendar. In 2026, the market runs from December 4th to 6th in the Epe pedestrian zone around Merschstraße and Kirchplatz. Three days of Advent atmosphere in the Epe district of Gronau (Westf.) — supported by the city's Stadtmarketing and Touristinfo.

Stalls with Mulled Wine and Specialties

The Epe pedestrian zone is transformed into an Advent setting with wooden stalls. The typical offerings:

Mulled wine (red, white, children's punch)
Bratwurst, currywurst, potato pancakes, crêpes, waffles
Candied almonds, gingerbread, pralines, stollen
Gift items, handicrafts, Advent decorations
Jewelry, ceramics, candles, wool textiles
Hot chocolate, eggnog, Feuerzangenbowle

Local clubs and businesses participate with their own stands — the market also serves as a platform for volunteer initiatives from Epe and Gronau.

Program for Families

A special program is offered for families: Fairy tale hours (often featuring stories from the rectory or regional legends), craft activities for children, performances by local choirs and music associations, and usually a visit from St. Nicholas with small gifts for the children. The exact program highlights will be published on gronau-inside.de shortly before the market opens.

Sunday Shopping

On Sunday, December 6th, there will be Sunday shopping — the shops in Epe will be open, complementing the Christmas market offerings with special promotions and Advent deals.

Gronau-Epe — Westmünsterland on the Dutch Border

The district of Epe is located directly on the Dutch border and, with around 13,000 inhabitants, is the second-largest district of Gronau (Westf.). The city of Gronau belongs to the Borken district in the Westmünsterland region of North Rhine-Westphalia. Historically, Epe was shaped for a long time by the textile industry and the underground salt deposits (oil and gas extraction). Today, Epe is a vibrant residential area with its own pedestrian zone, its own church (St. Agatha), and its own local life.

Advent Weekend in the Westmünsterland

The Epe Christmas market traditionally attracts many visitors from the neighboring Dutch towns (Enschede, Glanerbrug, Losser, Oldenzaal) — the border is only a few hundred meters away. For Dutch visitors, the German Christmas market is a popular Advent ritual because it differs from the less pronounced Christmas market traditions found there.