Christmas markets in Rheine

It's that time again at the end of November! A magical world of twinkling lights and delicious treats heralds the start of the pre-Christmas season in Rheine. Two fantastic Christmas markets delight guests and locals alike in Münsterland's second-largest city.

The Emszauber Christmas market takes place on the Emsterrassen near the water and is known above all for its wide range of food and drink. The Nikolausmarkt is an arts and crafts market that takes place on Rheine's historic market square. Here you will find lots of great regional products to give as gifts!

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Entrance to the Nikolausmarkt in Rheine
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
The St. Nicholas market with a historical backdrop
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
The Emszauber Christmas market is just around the corner from the Niklausmarkt
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
Directly on the Ems you will find "Emszauber".
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
Great atmosphere at the Emszauber
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
The mulled wine pyramid
© Rheine. Tourismus. Veranstaltungen. e.V.

Emszauber Christmas Market

When the cold season bathes the Ems city in a beautiful winter coat, it's finally time for the Emszauber again. From 14 November to 20 December 2025, the Emsplateau and Milchstraße will be transformed into the focal point for young and old in Rhein's Winter City.

With Christmas lights and lots of treats, it's the ideal place to visit with your family, friends or work team. There's plenty to discover here, including the mulled wine lounge, dining area, live programme on the Radio RST stage and much more.

Emszauber

Opening hours
  • Monday
    16:00 Uhr bis 21:00 Uhr
  • Tuesday
    16:00 Uhr bis 21:00 Uhr
  • Wednesday
    16:00 Uhr bis 21:00 Uhr
  • Thursday
    16:00 Uhr bis 23:00 Uhr
  • Friday
    16:00 Uhr bis 23:00 Uhr
  • Saturday
    15:00 Uhr bis 23:45 Uhr
  • Sunday
    15:00 Uhr bis 20:00 Uhr

Admission

  • Free admission:
    0,00 €

St. Nicholas Market

With a colourful range of culinary delights, high-quality arts and crafts and Christmas lights, the St. Nicholas market attracts visitors to Rheine's city centre. From 4 to 7 December and from 11 to 14 December 2025 , you will find lovingly crafted gift ideas, including products made with Rheine salt or honey products from the beekeepers' association.

One highlight is the traditional visit from St. Nicholas on Sunday, 7 December, at 5 pm. Accompanied by torch divers and angels, musicians and lots of children, he comes along the waterway to the market square to tell a story. In addition, the retail trade invites you to go Christmas shopping on this open Sunday .

Admission to the Christmas market is free!

St Nicholas market

Öffnungszeiten vom 04.12.2025 to 14.12.2025
  • Monday
    closed
  • Tuesday
    closed
  • Wednesday
    closed
  • Thursday
    16:00 Uhr bis 22:00 Uhr
  • Friday
    16:00 Uhr bis 22:00 Uhr
  • Saturday
    11:00 Uhr bis 22:00 Uhr
  • Sunday
    11:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr

*The arts and crafts huts are only open until 8.00 pm from Thursday to Saturday.

Admission

  • Free admission:
    0,00 €

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