New Year's highlights: From swimming to the concert - discover now!
Experience exciting events in Osnabrück from January 2nd to 4th, 2026, including concerts and New Year's traditions.

New Year's highlights: From swimming to the concert - discover now!
What's going on in the region? From January 2nd to 4th, 2026, various events in Osnabrück's northern district will attract young and old. The local cultural scene has come up with a lot. There is something for everyone!
Today, January 2nd, the program starts with a special concert. At 8 p.m., the “Dresden Salon Ladies” will appear in the Filmtheater Universum and will enchant audiences with evergreens and film tunes from the 1920s to 1940s. Tickets are available in advance for 22 euros and at the box office for 25 euros. Further information can be found at universe-ev.de.
Diverse leisure activities
On Saturday, January 3rd, the Bramscher people have a refreshing highlight in their program with the New Year's swim at Darnsee. The DLRG local group invites all swimming enthusiasts at 11 a.m. With free entry, participants can enjoy hot drinks and snacks after bathing. There is also a security service and the opportunity to view the renovation status of the natural outdoor pool.
If you prefer to be active, you can take part in the nativity cycle tours with the ADFC. The tour to Münster starts at 9 a.m. from Osnabrück Hbf, while Rheine will be visited on Sunday, January 4th, at 8:30 a.m. from Bramsche and at 9 a.m. from Osnabrück Hbf. If the weather doesn't cooperate, you can simply walk into the cities. Registrations can be made directly from Ansgar Hagemann 0172 1582949 possible.
Another highlight is Family Sunday on January 4th in the Varusschlacht Museum in Kalkriese. From 2 p.m., families are cordially invited to take part in a tour, visit a clothing station or make a mill game. Children under six years of age have free entry. Further information can be found on the museum's website: bramsche.de.
Tradition and conviviality
For everyone who likes to socialize, the Reuper gathering will take place in Vörden on January 2nd at 7 p.m. Here, citizens can look forward to a lecture by Mayor Ansgar Brockmann and lively citizen participation. In addition, the anniversary of St. Lambertus Church will be celebrated in Merzen on January 3rd at 5 p.m. A festive service awaits the congregation, followed by champagne and finger food afterwards.
Culture lovers and the curious have the opportunity to find out about other events in the region. On the website typically-osnabrueck.de you will find additional offers and details about this colorful weekend.
Overall, the northern district of Osnabrück on the first weekend of the new year is all about culture, community and happy activities - a good start to 2026!