# Home **Source:** https://weihnachts-mitmach-festival.de/en/ **Language:** English --- [ ](https://4aea3b58.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/WMF-Ver-Final-new.mp4) # Europe's magical Christmas Hands-On Festival for Families Capitol Dietzenbach December 6, 2026 ✦ ✦ Secure Tickets ✦ INCLUDED IN THE TICKET ## What awaits you at the festival The Christmas participatory festival is a colorful family experience during the Christmas season. Instead of just offering you a single show, we offer you two festival slots: **Slot Red from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Slot Green from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.** Within your booked time slot, you will immerse yourselves in a complete Christmas world – with a grand main show, Santa's parlor, Christmas puppet theater, craft activities, face painting, glitter tattoos, walking acts, and many magical moments. ![NORTH POLE MAIN WORLD](https://4aea3b58.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/NORDPOL_11zon-1024x683.jpg) ⏰ Red Slot **13:00-14:00 o'clock** ⏰ Green Slot **18:00-19:00 o'clock** ![ST. NICHOLAS LOUNGE](https://4aea3b58.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Nikolausstube-1024x768.jpg) ⏰ Red Slot **10:20 · 11:00 · 11:40 · 12:15 o'clock** ⏰ Green Slot **15:20 · 16:00 · 16:40 · 17:15 o'clock** ![PUPPET THEATER WORLD](https://4aea3b58.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/puppentheater1-1024x682.jpg) ⏰ Red Slot **10:20 · 11:00 · 11:40 · 12:15 o'clock** ⏰ Green Slot **15:20 · 16:00 · 16:40 · 17:15 o'clock** ![ELF WORKSHOP](https://4aea3b58.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WICHTEL-1024x683.jpg) ⏰ Red Slot **10:00–12:50 o'clock continuous** ⏰ Green Slot **15:00–17:50 o'clock continuous** ![MAGIC FACE PAINTING STATION](https://4aea3b58.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/zauber-1024x576.jpg) ⏰ Red Slot **10:00–12:50 o'clock open continuously** ⏰ Green Slot **15:00–17:50 o'clock open continuously** ![Walking Act Photo World](https://4aea3b58.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WALKING-act-1024x579.jpg) 01 **Three Wise Men · Cookie · Snowman · Ded Moroz + Snegurochka** **Red Slot** 10:15 – 10:45 o'clock **Green Slot** 15:15 – 15:45 o'clock 02 **Detlef · Santa Claus · Angel · Rudi · Santa Lucia · Witch Befana · Christkind** **Red Slot** 10:50 – 11:20 o'clock **Green Slot** 15:50 – 16:20 o'clock 03 **Three Wise Men · Cookie · Snowman · Ded Moroz + Snegurochka** **Red Slot** 11:25 – 11:55 o'clock **Green Slot** 16:25 – 16:55 o'clock 04 **Detlef · Santa Claus · Angel · Rudi · Santa Lucia · Witch Befana · Christkind** **Red Slot** 12:00 – 12:30 o'clock **Green Slot** 17:00 – 17:30 o'clock ### For Children Lots to discover, participate in, and marvel at – from figures to glitter, from stage to crafting fun. ### For Families A shared Christmas visit where children, parents, and grandparents create beautiful memories together. ### For Participation Don't just watch – sing along, craft along, cheer along, and immerse yourself in the Christmas world. ✦ ✦ Secure Tickets ✦ RED & GREEN ## How the two work Festival Slots You don't book the whole day, but a fixed visit slot. This keeps the festival more pleasant, organized, and high-quality for families. RED SLOT ### 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Ideal for families who prefer to start earlier. Main show and other experience worlds within this time window. GREEN SLOT ### 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Perfect for the afternoon. Here too, you will experience the Christmas world of the festival within the booked slot. ✦ ✦ Secure Tickets ✦ CHRISTMAS CHARACTERS ## The Christmas Family in magical winter look Some of our walking acts and Christmas characters can also welcome families with small Christmas greetings in various languages – this creates a more open, international festival atmosphere right within this world of characters. ![Santa Claus](https://4aea3b58.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Weihnachtsmann_11zon.jpg) ✦ CHRISTMAS FIGURE USA ### Santa Claus Brings joy, distributes smiles and listens to wishes big and small. ![Detlef](https://4aea3b58.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Detlef_11zon.jpg) ✦ CHRISTMAS FIGURE Austria ### Detlef Charming, witty and always up for a little fun. ![Angel](https://4aea3b58.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/engel_11zon.jpg) ✦ CHRISTMAS FIGURE Europe ### Angel Spreads warmth and creates sparkling moments. ![Elves](https://4aea3b58.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Elfen_11zon.jpg) ✦ CHRISTMAS FIGURE Lapland ### Elves Diligent, cheerful and always ready for little surprises. ![Saint Nicholas](https://4aea3b58.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Nikolaus_11zon.jpg) ✦ CHRISTMAS FIGURE Europe ### Saint Nicholas Wise, friendly and brings small messages with great meaning. ![Cookie](https://4aea3b58.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Keks_11zon.jpg) ✦ CHRISTMAS FIGURE Germany ### Cookie Sweet, crispy, and always good for a hug. ![Christ Child](https://4aea3b58.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Christkind_11zon.jpg) ✦ CHRISTMAS FIGURE Germany ### Christ Child Brings light, hope, and the most beautiful Christmas greetings. ![Snowman](https://4aea3b58.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Schneemann_11zon.jpg) ✦ CHRISTMAS FIGURE Switzerland ### Snowman Frosty, friendly and perfect for wintery souvenir photos. ![Three Wise Men](https://4aea3b58.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Heilige-Dre-Konige-1.jpg) ✦ CHRISTMAS FIGURE Spain ### Three Wise Men Brings sparkle, stories, and festive greetings from the Christmas world. ![Witch Befana](https://4aea3b58.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Befana.jpg) ✦ CHRISTMAS FIGURE Italy ### Witch Befana The Italian Christmas witch ensures wonder, magic, and good spirits. ![Saint Lucia](https://4aea3b58.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Lucia_11zon-1.jpg) ✦ CHRISTMAS FIGURE Sweden ### Saint Lucia Brings light, warmth and a particularly festive Christmas magic. ![Ded Moroz & Snegurochka](https://4aea3b58.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ded-Moroz_11zon-1.jpg) ✦ CHRISTMAS FIGURE ️ EASTERN EUROPE ### Ded Moroz & Snegurochka Bring winter magic and international Christmas greetings. ![Christmas Tree](https://4aea3b58.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Weihnachtsbaum_11zon.jpg) ✦ CHRISTMAS FIGURE Germany ### Christmas Tree A living Christmas tree full of joy, music, and surprises. ![Rudi](https://4aea3b58.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/rudi_11zon.jpg) ✦ CHRISTMAS FIGURE USA ### Rudi Cheerful, curious and always ready for a fun family photo. ✦ ✦ Secure Tickets ## What the children say ### Giselle *“Detlef sang and danced humorously"* ### Chanel *"Detlef showed us pictures and we imitated animals."* ### Olivia *"Detlef sang various Christmas carols with us."* ### Amelia & Amalia *“We danced and imitated animals with Detlef.”* ### Emilio, Oskar and Julia *"We saw Detlef, Santa Claus's brother."* ### Estelle *“Detlef showed us the Santa Claus house.”* ✦ DIRECTIONS ## Capitol Dietzenbach ### PLAN YOUR VISIT • Address: Europaplatz 3, 63128 Dietzenbach • Public transport: S2 to Dietzenbach Mitte • Walking distance: only a few steps to the entrance • Parking: parking facilities in the immediate vicinity ![Capitol Dietzenbach in Winter](https://4aea3b58.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Besuch-1024x683.jpg) ✦ ✦ Secure Tickets ✦ FAQ & INFO ## Frequently Asked Questions about the Festival Here, families can quickly find the most important answers about the schedule, slots, tickets, and visiting on-site. ✦ What is the Christmas participatory festival? The Christmas interactive festival is a lovingly designed family event full of Christmas magic. The story behind it: Every year shortly before Christmas, Santa Claus invites his Christmas family, friends, and relatives from all over the world to get families and children into the Christmas spirit together. Visitors will meet many familiar Christmas figures from all over the world – from Santa Claus and St. Nicholas to elves, snowmen, and gingerbread men, as well as other international Christmas characters. In the Walking Act Photo World, these figures come to life, greet the children, walk through the festival, and ensure magical encounters and beautiful souvenir photos. In addition, families can look forward to the big Christmas participatory show, a cozy St. Nicholas room, the creative elf workshop, a Christmas puppet theater, face painting, and other small surprises. This creates a festive day for singing along, participating, marveling, and experiencing the Christmas season together. ✦ Who is the Christmas participatory festival suitable for? The Christmas participatory festival is suitable for the whole family – from the little ones to the big ones. Children can marvel, sing along, and join in, while parents and grandparents experience special Christmas moments together. All Christmas fans who want to get into the festive spirit right before Christmas are also warmly welcome. An experience for young and old visitors who love Christmas magic. ✦ Where does the event take place? The Christmas participatory festival takes place at the Capitol Dietzenbach. Address: Capitol Dietzenbach Europaplatz 3 63128 Dietzenbach ✦ How can you get there by public transport? The Christmas interactive festival is easily accessible by public transport. The easiest way is to take the S-Bahn line S2 to Dietzenbach Mitte. From there, it's only a few meters to the Capitol Dietzenbach. You can also travel to Dietzenbach Mitte/Bahnhof or Rathaus by bus. Various lines stop there, including OF-95, OF-96, OF-99, X18, V95, and V96. Please check your best connection in advance via the current RMV timetable information. ✦ Are parking facilities available? Yes, parking is available directly at Capitol Dietzenbach. For visitors arriving by car, there is a large parking lot directly near the entrance. ✦ Do you need to bring anything for the Christmas participatory festival? No, you don't need to bring anything special. The props for the big Christmas interactive show on the North Pole stage will be distributed on-site. This way, the children can sing along, participate, and become part of the show. Just bring your ticket, good mood, and anticipation for a magical Christmas day. The children are welcome to take the small participatory props home with them afterwards as a souvenir. ✦ Where can young spectators and parents take their seats during the event? Free seating applies to all visitors. Seating is available in the show areas, so families can sit together. For children, additional gymnastics mats will be laid out at the front during the shows. This is where the little spectators can sit particularly well, dance along, sing along, and actively participate. Chairs and suitable seating options are also available in individual experience areas. ✦ What time does the Christmas interactive festival take place and how do the red and green slots work? The Christmas participatory festival is divided into two festival slots: Red Slot: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Green Slot: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM When purchasing tickets, you choose one of the two time slots. Your ticket is then valid for the booked period. Within this slot, you can experience the Christmas participatory show on the North Pole stage, visit the walking act photo world, and discover the various experience areas. Admission begins promptly before the start of each slot. We recommend arriving a little earlier so you can arrive relaxed and enjoy the full festival time. ✦ Can own food and drinks be brought along? Bringing your own food and drinks is not permitted. Baby food is excluded. ✦ Is there catering, food and drinks, and other shopping opportunities? Yes. For a small fee, a magical Christmas bakery with many treats and drinks awaits you. There is also a Christmas shop with Christmas accessories such as headbands, hats, cuddly toys, and balloons. ✦ Is there a dress code? No. However, since we want to get into the pre-Christmas spirit together, we welcome many Christmas outfits of all kinds for young and old. ✦ What is included in the festival ticket? The festival ticket includes access to the entire festival world within the booked time slot. This includes the big Christmas interactive show on the North Pole stage, the walking act photo world with many well-known Christmas characters from all over the world, the St. Nicholas room, the elf workshop, the Christmas puppet theater, face painting, as well as other small experience areas and surprises. For the Christmas participatory show, props will also be distributed on-site so that children can actively sing along, dance along, and become part of the show. ✦ How do Slot Red and Slot Green work? You book a fixed time slot for your visit. Slot Red runs from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Slot Green from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Each ticket is only valid for the booked slot – either Red or Green. ✦ Can we switch freely between areas? Yes, in principle. Individual additional areas may be controlled due to capacity to ensure a pleasant visit for everyone. ✦ ✦ Secure Tickets