Events

Because the "Heimatfest" festival is taking place this weekend, the shops open at 1 pm.

Haltern am See is a charming town in the northern Ruhr region, which is not only known for its picturesque location on the lake of the same name, but is also an attractive shopping town. The town centre offers a diverse selection of shops, boutiques and cafés that invite you to stroll and linger. Here, visitors will find both large retail chains and local providers that impress with unique products and personalised service. The combination of natural recreation and an appealing range of shops makes Haltern am See a popular destination for shopping enthusiasts and day trippers alike.

Public guided tours of the town offer the chance to discover its fascinating history and culture – even if you’re travelling alone. On selected dates, both locals and visitors can explore the hidden treasures and historical highlights of Haltern am See. The experienced guides lead the way through picturesque streets, recount interesting anecdotes and share their knowledge of the most significant sights.

After a first evening full of energy, the Soundgarage goes into the next round. Where engines usually take centre stage, music once again takes command. Between gleaming car bodies and real live sound, an atmosphere is once again created that is not often experienced in this way. New bands, new moments - but the same vibe that impressed the first time round. The Soundgarage remains a place for honest music, closeness and exactly the kind of evenings that stick with you. The bands Nameless, Nachtkind and Retown will be performing in cooperation with Rockbüro Haltern am See. When the sound of engines falls silent, the music takes over. An event where horsepower and beats are in harmony and visitors are swept away by an unforgettable atmosphere. Whether rock, pop or pure passion - at Soundgarage Borgmann, only the perfect sound counts.

In cooperation with Lippe-Kanu-Tours from Dorsten, the city agency is once again offering canoe adventure tours on the Lippe during the spring and summer season. Participants experience the winding Lippe from a boat's perspective and enjoy a unique nature experience. The Lippe meanders about 10 kilometres through the nature reserve between Datteln-Ahsen and Haltern-Flaesheim and offers unique insights into the beautiful winding river landscape and the natural banks - a river with many faces. The tours start at 11 a.m. at the Haltern-Flaesheim meeting point and last a total of approx. 4 hours. The participant price including bus transfer is 36 euros for adults, children up to 17 years pay 24 euros. The participant price includes 3 and/or 4-seater canoes, life jackets, a waterproof rucksack, a tour guide, a bus transfer and boat transport.

On 18 September in Haltern am See, the internationally acclaimed NDR Big Band will join forces with the genre-bending band ToyToy and the Bundesjazzorchester (Bujazzo). The audience in the auditorium of the school centre will be able to experience the results of this electrifying, groovy collaboration live. Tickets are now available. 

On this evening, established jazz greats, Germany’s finest up-and-coming talents and innovative sound architects from the young scene will come together to demonstrate what jazz can be in the 21st century: bold, free and full of energy. “A celebration of togetherness” was how the Süddeutsche Zeitung described this project.

At this exclusive guest performance in Haltern am See, the boundaries between generations and genres will blur. The NDR Big Band, one of the world’s leading ensembles for contemporary jazz, and the band ToyToy, which combines visionary jazz with high-energy hip-hop, will present a unique, urban sound. The audience can look forward to a dynamic fusion of precise big band arrangements, driving beats and virtuoso improvisations, where intellectual rigour meets club culture. The Bundesjazzorchester (Bujazzo) is the official talent incubator for German jazz. Comprising the country’s finest up-and-coming musicians, the orchestra demonstrates the genre’s tremendous vitality and versatility in 2026.

The event is organised by the Haltern am See Music School and generously supported by the Masthoff Cultural Foundation.

All the information at a glance:

• Event: NDR Big Band, Bujazzo & Toytoy – Live in Haltern am See

• Date: Friday, 18 September 2026

• Start time: 8.00 pm (doors open: 7.00 pm)

• Venue: School Centre Assembly Hall, Holtwicker Str. 3, 45721 Haltern am See

• Organisers: Town of Haltern am See & Haltern am See Music School

• Sponsor: Masthoff Cultural Foundation

The 1st Landsknecht Fanfare Corps Haltern am See is turning 70

Here is the programme for the weekend:

Saturday, 19 September from 2 pm: Musical fun from Haltern – for Haltern. Gathering of Haltern’s marching bands & supporting programme in the park

from 6 pm: Doors open for the big anniversary party in the marquee – featuring the Kitt-Funken from Olfen, the Haltern Sound Orchestra and DJ Sally & DJ Felti (admission: €16)

Sunday, 20 September from 11.00 am: Gathering of the IG reine Fanfarenzüge from North Rhine-Westphalia, with up to 13 marching bands on the market square

from 2 pm: Free live performances in the marquee

Cabbage is so versatile and one of the few products that we harvest in different varieties from our fields all year round.

But which variety is planted and harvested when? How do Brussels sprouts actually grow? How do you harvest kale? Questions upon questions to which we would like to give you answers on our tour. We will take you on the exciting journey of cabbage.

Before we start the cabbage tour by bike (a trip by car is also possible), we invite you to a small reception on our farm at 2.30 pm. Afterwards we will head out to our cabbage fields.

The tour will end at the Hagedorn farm with a delicious meal.

The theme is of course "cabbage".

If you are curious and would like to take part, please register yourself or a small group using the Hof Hagedorn contact form!

Organiser: Hof Hagedorn

Get to know and identify medicinal plants and edible wild herbs along the way and learn interesting facts about how to use them at home for your well-being, health or enjoyment.

Different herbs and medicinal plants sprout throughout the year - different parts of the plant such as buds, leaves, flowers, seeds or roots are collected at different times of the year.

Being able to clearly recognise the plants on a hike all year round is an exciting experience for all ages.

What you can expect:

Herbs: recognising, identifying, smelling, tasting and feeling edible wild plants and medicinal herbs.

Inspiring hike: we discover well-known and new plants along the way and learn about their wonderful properties. You will be amazed and perceive nature with different eyes afterwards.

Sharing: I experience time and again that participants are deeply touched by the plants and are happy to share their joy with others (shared joy is double the joy).

Registration deadline: Sun.: 20.09.2026

Meeting point: You will receive an info mail with the exact meeting point a few days before the event.

When British humour meets Westphalian directness, Christian Schulte-Loh is not far away. Born in Haltern, he returns to his home town with his new programme "Import - Export" and provides an evening of comedy with international subtlety, razor-sharp observations and a tongue-in-cheek look at cultural differences. In "Import - Export", the London "trained" double agent of humour takes a pointed and self-deprecating look at the question of whether we Germans are actually funnier than the English. Christian Schulte-Loh combines British stand-up with German directness and a keen sense of cultural differences.

Cabbage is so versatile and one of the few products that we harvest in different varieties from our fields all year round.

But which variety is planted and harvested when? How do Brussels sprouts actually grow? How do you harvest kale? Questions upon questions to which we would like to give you answers on our tour. We will take you on the exciting journey of cabbage.

Before we start the cabbage tour by bike (a trip by car is also possible), we invite you to a small reception on our farm at 2.30 pm. Afterwards we will head out to our cabbage fields.

The tour will end at the Hagedorn farm with a delicious meal.

The theme is of course "cabbage".

If you are curious and would like to take part, please register yourself or a small group using the Hof Hagedorn contact form!

Organiser: Hof Hagedorn