Gütersloh – Gütersloh Christmas market 2026

Gütersloh Christmas market 2026 invites you to Gütersloh city centre from Thursday, 26 November to Wednesday, 30 December 2026. This year, the Christmas market is spread across Berliner Platz and Kolbeplatz. Festive lighting, winter food and drink, and a varied stage programme take centre stage. There are also two covered curling lanes at Kolbeplatz for the first time. Gütersloh Marketing and the city of Gütersloh have published the dates, regular opening times and Christmas exceptions for 2026.

Gütersloh Christmas market 2026: date and locations

The market opens in the city centre on Thursday, 26 November. The last day is Wednesday, 30 December 2026. For the first time, two neighbouring squares are official market areas this year. Berliner Platz invites you to linger with its stage and music events, while the new curling offer takes centre stage at Kolbeplatz. Light installations, festive decorations and a large Christmas tree also link the Christmas areas in the city centre. You can explore both locations on a walk.

Opening times and special public holidays

According to the latest information from the city, the stalls are open Monday to Thursday from 12 to 21. You can browse from 12 to 22 on Fridays and Saturdays. On Sundays, opening times are 14 to 21. However, there are several exceptions: on Wednesday, 23 December, the market stays open until 23. On Christmas Eve, Thursday, 24 December, you can visit only from 10 to 13. The market is completely closed on 25 and 26 December. From Sunday, 27 December, it continues until 30 December. An earlier application document listed 11 in some cases; the times currently published by the city of Gütersloh are the ones to follow.

Gütersloh Christmas market 2026: curling lane at Kolbeplatz

According to Gütersloh Marketing, the two new curling lanes at Kolbeplatz are each 14 metres long and two metres wide. Both lanes are also covered, so you can play even in wintry weather. You can book a lane for one hour for 70 euros. Up to ten people can use each lane. You can book through Reservix or directly at the tourist information office at Berliner Straße 63. The organisers provide the curling stones and playing equipment, so you do not need to bring your own for a game together.

Music, opening and children's programme

The official opening takes place at 18 on Thursday, 26 November at Berliner Platz. The group neX-mas performs at 18:15. On Friday, 27 November, the Anne-Frank-Gesamtschule Big Band plays from 17:30, followed by HomeBrass at 19:30. KrAWAllo's children's sing-along concert is also scheduled for 15 on Saturday, 28 November. On other days, there is jazz, stage entertainment and activities for families. Check the official programme for individual events, as changes may be made.

Christmas stalls and a culinary break

Among the lights in the two squares, you can enjoy winter food and drinks. There are also stalls offering arts and crafts, alongside stalls run by local associations. Smaller traders and organisations showcase a range of products and gift ideas. A large decorated Christmas tree and the illuminated city centre add to your market visit. The city marketing website describes the Christmas market as a meeting place for shared Advent experiences. It is therefore a good place to visit both before and after shopping in the city centre.

Admission and how to get to Gütersloh

You can find the market at Berliner Platz and Kolbeplatz, 33330 Gütersloh. Both squares are centrally located in the pedestrian zone. According to NRW Tourism, entry to the Christmas market is free; products, food and the booked curling lane are charged separately. The city and Gütersloh Marketing also provide information about car parks in the city centre and other ways to get there. You can find all official information at Gütersloh Marketing and in the city events calendar. You can find more Christmas markets in the Kirmestermine calendar.