Weihnachtsmarkt Gronau-Epe

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.