ON THE 1st, 2nd, 3rd, AND 4th ADVENT

at Waldgut Schulze Beikel

ON THE 1st, 2nd, 3rd, AND 4th ADVENT

at Waldgut Schulze Beikel

1st ADVENT

FRIDAY (November 27)
1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
SATURDAY (November 28)
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
SUNDAY (November 29)
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

2nd ADVENT

FRIDAY (December 4)
1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
SATURDAY (December 5)
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
SUNDAY (December 6)
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

3rd ADVENT

THURSDAY & FRIDAY
(December 10 – 11)

1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
SATURDAY (December 12)
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
SUNDAY (December 13)
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

4th ADVENT

FRIDAY (December 18)
1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
SATURDAY (December 19)
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
SUNDAY (December 20)
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Let yourself be enchanted by the magic of the Christmas market at Waldhof Schulze Beikel. For over 30 years, the country market has delighted its visitors with around 220 lovingly decorated stalls, offering primarily regional and handmade gift ideas, craftsmanship, and decorative items.

We, the Schulze Beikel family, and our unique team create an incomparable, cozy atmosphere with great attention to detail, featuring many lights, fires, and countless Christmas trees. Enjoy the festive mood while the scent of mulled wine and roasted almonds fills the air and Christmas music floats through the sparkling lights of the forest.

Visit one of Germany’s most beautiful Christmas markets and experience the special warmth and hospitality of the Münsterland. Here, Christmas comes alive with all its traditions and customs.
By the way, you can also find all the information about the Marbeck Forest Christmas Market in our flyer.

at our Forest Christmas Market

at our Forest Christmas Market

Even though our Forest Christmas Market as a whole is already more than special, we would like to highlight some features that visitors of all ages can look forward to:

BRASS ORCHESTRA AND HUNTING HORN GROUP:

Traditional Christmas music for a festive atmosphere.

CHRISTMAS CHOIRS AND TRUMPETERS:

Let yourself be enchanted by contemplative sounds.

DANCE GROUP OF THE LOCAL HERITAGE SOCIETY:

Traditional dances to join in and enjoy.

COLORFUL WATER FIREWORKS:

A spectacular interplay of water, light, and music with fountains up to 25 m high, every day during the evening hours.

MEETING WITH SANTA CLAUS:

Santa Claus distributes surprises to the little guests.

PETTING ZOO:

Visit our Christmas donkey and other animals.

CAROUSEL AND CHILDREN’S TRAIN:

Fun for the little ones, even
free of charge on Thursdays from 1 PM to 5 PM.

WHEELCHAIR USERS, STROLLERS, PEOPLE WITH WALKING AIDS

A large part of the paths are asphalted or paved and accessible by wheelchair or stroller. However, some of the paths are not completely compacted and could be uneven. The sanitary facilities in the premises are
of course barrier-free.
You can find these on our site plan. Parking spaces for people with disabilities are located in the immediate vicinity of the entrance. We ask you to have your valid ID ready.

ANIMAL VISITORS

Large crowds, lots of noise, and smells are particularly stressful for dogs. Therefore, we recommend that you
better leave your animal family members at home.

You can also find all the information about the Marbeck Forest Christmas Market clearly laid out in our flyer.

Culinary Discovery Tour

A cozy stroll through the Christmas market naturally includes the right
drinks and refreshments. At the Marbeck Forest Christmas Market, a
variety of food and drinks awaits you that goes far beyond potato pancakes and fries:

HAT TIPI: Immerse yourself in a cozy atmosphere and enjoy mulled wine and other hot drinks. The perfect place to warm up and get into the Christmas spirit.

LOCAL HERITAGE SOCIETY (approx. 70 seats): Buckwheat pancakes and Christmas wonder waffles are the specialties you should try here. A true delight that brings Christmas joy.

WILDECK: Lovers of game dishes will get their money’s worth here. Heartily prepared game specialties that delight the fine palate await you.

MARBECKER STADL (approx. 180 seats): Coffee and cake, hearty grilled dishes, which can also be booked for groups. Ideal for a shared meal in a cozy setting.

BAUERNSTÜBCHEN (approx. 70 seats): Homemade tarts, self-baked cakes, coffee, and warm meals – prepared in the traditional housewife style – await you in the cozy Bauernstübchen. An ideal place to warm up and indulge in sweet treats. For table reservations of 20 people or more, please send an email to cafe-bauernstuebchen@web.de.

GLÖGG BY THE LAKE: Discover Swedish Christmas specialties and let yourself be enchanted by the exotic aromas. A culinary journey to Scandinavia in the middle of the Münsterland.

You can also find all the information about the Marbeck Forest Christmas Market here in our flyer .

Bus Groups & Corporate Events

Experience the magical atmosphere of our Christmas market together with your friends, colleagues, or the country women’s association. The festively decorated stalls, the romantic glow of lights, and the fragrant delicacies make the visit an unforgettable experience.

GROUP OFFERS:

REDUCED ADMISSION
From 12 people only 10 euros per person.

CONVENIENT ARRIVAL

Your bus can drop you off directly at the entrance. The free bus parking lot is located at the Heiden outdoor pool, from where a free shuttle service to the Christmas market and back is offered.

CORPORATE EVENTS AND CHRISTMAS PARTIES

INDIVIDUAL DESIGN: Celebrate in rustic barns with first-class catering or enjoy mulled wine and punch by the fire – we create individual concepts according to your wishes (from 20 people). By the way, company parties are possible throughout the entire Christmas season.

CHRISTMAS TREE SERVICE: A special gift for your employees: A very personal Christmas tree, which can even be cut yourself in the Christmas tree plantation upon request and delivered to your home if needed.

SEAT RESERVATIONS

MARBECKER STADL (approx. 180 seats): Coffee and cake, hearty grilled dishes, which can also be booked for groups. Ideal for a shared meal in a cozy setting.

Are you interested? Then let’s talk without obligation:
hof@schulze-beikel.de or by phone at 02867/95409.

Large or small? Bushy or slim? Everyone has their own personal idea
of the perfect Christmas tree. We guarantee to offer the perfect Christmas tree,
which can even be cut in one of our Christmas tree plantations upon request
– it doesn’t get any fresher than that.

CUT YOUR OWN FROM THE 1st ADVENT

Experience the special adventure of cutting your own Christmas tree.
Daily from the 1st Advent, we lead you into our plantation,
where you can choose the perfect tree. This experience is accompanied
by stick bread, mulled wine, and small surprises for the children.

FROM DECEMBER 1st

DAILY FROM 9 AM UNTIL DUSK
RHADER STRASSE 16
46325 BORKEN

We offer a variety of beautiful Christmas trees in all variations from our own Christmas tree plantations. Upon request, we sharpen the trunk directly and thus make your Christmas tree fit for your Christmas tree stand.

Snapshots and Insights

Frequently Asked Questions

Our paths are suitable for strollers and we also have a heated changing station in the barn. When the children are a bit older, they can look forward to Santa Claus and his angels, who are regularly at the Christmas market. For the little guests, there is also a train and a carousel. Children up to 14 years old do not have to pay admission.

Our popular water fireworks take place twice daily. The first performance is around 6 PM and the second at 8 PM. Except on Sundays, when the water fireworks take place once at 7 PM.

In general, dogs are also welcome guests. However, every dog owner should consider whether they are doing their pet a favor and if it feels comfortable in the Christmas hustle and bustle. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.
Some stalls accept card payments, but not all. However, in the office, we offer the possibility to withdraw cash via EC or credit card.

Yes, our Christmas market is barrier-free.

For questions about your tickets, our ticket provider ticket.io is happy to help. By phone at 0221-300843-11 or by email to support@ticket.io

Yes, in addition to online tickets, there is also a box office, as long as the tickets are not sold out online.

In our flyer you will find all the important information such as opening hours, our address for the GPS, and a note about our annual highlights. By the way, the flyer is available here.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

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For all those who want to enjoy the special magic of the Forest Christmas Market in Marbeck longer – whether as an exhibitor or visitor – there are numerous accommodation options in the surrounding area:

HOLIDAY APARTMENTS:
Our own holiday home is located directly on our Waldhof. The holiday apartment at Hof Paus in Marbeck is also within walking distance. Another holiday apartment in Marbeck is quite animal-friendly: With the Tücking family and their Sternenzelt alpacas.

HOTELS AND INNS:
If you prefer to stay in a hotel or inn, you have the options at Stadthotel Borken, at Haus Fliederbusch in Borken, at Gasthof Grunewald in Heiden, at Landhotel Beckmann in Heiden, or with the Dunckhöfner family in Heiden.

PARKING SPACES FOR MOTORHOMES:
Public parking spaces for motorhomes (without electricity and water) can be found in Marbeck at the church and at the cemetery – from there, the shuttle bus to the Forest Christmas Market can also be conveniently used. Parking spaces are also offered by Gasthof Grunewald and Landhotel Beckmann.

ARRIVAL

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CAR
You can easily reach our Forest Christmas Market by car. Plenty of parking spaces are available within walking distance. We charge NO parking fee. The address for arrival is Rhader Straße 16, 46325 Borken. Access is only possible from Rhader Straße (one-way street).

PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Want to be easily chauffeured to our Christmas market and enjoy the day with us? That is definitely possible here. You can get off the train RE 14 at the Marbeck/ Heiden stop. From there, our free bus shuttle (approx. every 20 minutes) takes you directly to the entrance of the Christmas market. From the town center of Heiden, a bus shuttle also runs directly to the Christmas market for a small fee.

BUS GROUPS
Would you like to arrive with a larger group in a coach? That is also possible with us. Simply book the free bus parking along with your group tickets. The bus can drop you off directly at the entrance. The free bus parking lot is not located directly at the Christmas market. However, the bus driver will receive a detailed directions description, a shuttle service, free admission to our Christmas market, and a consumption voucher from us.