Discover the festive winter season in Varel with our comprehensive event guide. From traditional Christmas markets to cultural performances, the Friesland town offers a diverse program for locals and visitors alike.
Around the historic marketplace and St. Petri Church, the Christmas activities unfold. The castle square transforms into an atmospheric market with regional specialties and crafts, while the pedestrian zone invites visitors to stroll with its festive lighting and decorated shop windows. The nearby cities of Wilhelmshaven and Oldenburg complement the region's winter offerings with their traditional Christmas markets.
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Varel
- Lantern Evening in Varel City Center
- Varel Christmas Market
- Familienfest bei der Weberei - Airbrush Tattoos
- Dangast Winter Magic (Varel Dangast)
- Kino: The Chocolate War - Special Presentation at Zeli (Zetel)
- Wilhelmshaven Christmas Market: Christmas by the Sea (Wilhelmshaven)
- The Unexpected Guest (Wilhelmshaven)
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Varel Events Events
Lantern Evening in Varel City Center (Varel) • 0.1 miles
Magical illumination and enchanting walking acts
Varel Christmas Market (Varel) • 0.3 miles
Operator sought for a new Christmas market concept
Familienfest bei der Weberei - Airbrush Tattoos (Varel) • 3.5 miles
A vibrant family festival with over 25 interactive activities.
Dangast Winter Magic (Varel Dangast) • 3.8 miles
Idyllic winter mile with bonfires and fire show
Kino: The Chocolate War - Special Presentation at Zeli (Zetel) • 6.9 miles
Film screening addressing child labor in cocoa farming
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Events Around Wilhelmshaven
Wilhelmshaven Christmas Market: Christmas by the Sea (Wilhelmshaven)
Christmas market by the sea with Santa visits
The Unexpected Guest (Wilhelmshaven)
Agatha Christie mystery with surprising twists
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