The holidays are here. Candlelight, festive decorations, and the smell of cookies are in the air. Now is the time to relax, leave everyday life behind, and enjoy the special atmosphere of this season.

Whether you want to spend Christmas in a cozy atmosphere or celebrate the New Year with a festive dinner and music, Welcome Hotels has the perfect place for your getaway. Enjoy a short break over Christmas, indulge in seasonal cuisine, or start the new year in style with a New Year's Eve dinner and overnight stay. Here, the festive season becomes a time that feels just right for you – relaxed, enjoyable, and unforgettable.

Are you looking for a suitable venue for your Christmas party? We offer a wide range of options to make your celebration a very special experience. Whether you want to celebrate with a small family gathering, colleagues, your club, or friends, our Welcome Hotels welcome you with festively decorated rooms, warm service, and culinary offerings that leave nothing to be desired.

Experience Christmas with Welcome Hotels

Christmas is a time to pause, take a deep breath, and treat yourself to something nice. At Welcome Hotels, you can experience the festive season with all the trimmings: atmospheric decorations, festive menus, warm-hearted people, cozy evenings, and places that radiate peace and comfort.

Whether in a castle, by a lake, or in the heart of the city, each of our hotels lends Christmas its own unique magic. For many guests, this includes a walk through the winter surroundings, the scent of cinnamon in the restaurant, or an evening in the wellness area before the festive meal is served.

Our recommendations for your Christmas break

Welcome Hotel Meschede – Weihnachten am Hennesee

Am Ufer des Hennesees liegt das Welcome Hotel Meschede – ein Ort, an dem die Feiertage spürbar entschleunigen. Wenn draußen der See in Winterruhe liegt, genießen Sie drinnen eine festliche Kaffeetafel, ein Weihnachtsdinner am Heiligabend und den Duft von Glühwein bei Ihrer Ankunft. Wer mag, erkundet die verschneiten Wege rund ums Wasser oder nimmt an der geführten Wanderung teil, bevor der Abend gemütlich ausklingt.

Welcome Hotel Bad Arolsen – Weihnachten im Schlossambiente

Im Welcome Hotel Bad Arolsen trifft festliche Stimmung auf barocken Glanz. Inmitten historischer Mauern verbringen Sie Weihnachten in einer Umgebung, die Wärme und Stil perfekt verbindet. Das Arrangement umfasst drei Übernachtungen mit Frühstück, zwei festliche Dinner und ein Weihnachtsmenü, ergänzt durch den freien Zugang zum Spa, eine Schlossführung und einen wärmenden Punsch zur Begrüßung. Ideal für alle, die sich ein Weihnachtsfest mit Kultur, Entspannung und einem Hauch Luxus wünschen.

Welcome Hotel Paderborn – Weihnachtliche Auszeit in der Stadt

Zwischen Lichterglanz und Altstadtflair erwartet Sie das Welcome Hotel Paderborn – perfekt für alle, die Weihnachten mit einem Städtetrip verbinden möchten. Hier genießen Sie zwei Übernachtungen mit Frühstück, ein festliches Dinner sowie Glühwein und Gebäck bei der Anreise. Alternativ können Sie mit dem „Paderborner Weihnachtscircus“-Arrangement festliche Unterhaltung erleben, inklusive Eintrittskarte und Abendessen. Ob besinnlich oder beschwingt, Ihr Weihnachtsurlaub in Paderborn wird unvergesslich.

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Christmas, how it tastes

If you'd rather leave the kitchen cold this year, you can look forward to festive menus and seasonal specialties at Welcome Hotels. Our restaurants serve Christmas dishes with great attention to detail, sometimes classic, sometimes modern interpretations, and always with a regional touch.

By candlelight and surrounded by atmospheric decorations, you can enjoy several courses full of flavor and coziness. From a festive dinner on Christmas Eve to afternoon coffee and cake, everything is designed to ensure you enjoy a relaxed and enjoyable holiday season – without any shopping stress or washing up.

Christmas markets around Welcome Hotels

Zur Adventszeit wird es auch vor den Türen vieler Welcome Hotels festlich. In Städten wie Frankfurt, Darmstadt, Bochum, Bamberg, Marburg oder Paderborn laden stimmungsvolle Weihnachtsmärkte zu einem Bummel bei Lichterglanz, Punsch und regionalen Spezialitäten ein. Perfekt für einen vorweihnachtlichen Kurztrip!

Wer den Tag auf dem Markt verbringen und danach bequem ankommen möchte, übernachtet einfach im passenden Welcome Hotel und startet am nächsten Morgen ganz entspannt mit einem reichhaltigen Frühstück in den Tag. Noch mehr Inspiration zu den schönsten Weihnachtsmärkten finden Sie in unserem Blogbeitrag „Weihnachtsmärkte in Deutschland – festliche Momente genießen“.

New Year's Eve with Welcome Hotels

As the year draws to a close, it's time for new memories, good conversations, and the magic of a fresh start. At Welcome Hotels, you can celebrate New Year's Eve in a stylish atmosphere—with festive menus, music, midnight champagne, and all the moments that make the turn of the year so special.

Look forward to atmospheric evenings full of enjoyment, sparkling lights, and lightheartedness. Our hotels offer the ideal setting for large and small celebrations, for quiet breaks or nights spent dancing. Raise a glass together, enjoy culinary highlights, and start the new year with a smile.

Our recommendations for an unforgettable New Year's Eve getaway

Welcome Hotel Meschede – New Year's Eve at Lake Hennesee

See out the year surrounded by picturesque nature on the shores of Lake Hennesee. The Welcome Hotel Meschede package includes four nights' accommodation, a festive New Year's Eve gala, fireworks, and a guided hike through the winter wonderland of the Sauerland region. Here, festive cheer meets tranquility—the perfect combination for starting the new year with energy and serenity.

Welcome Hotel Bad Arolsen – New Year's Eve in a castle setting

At the Welcome Hotel Bad Arolsen, you can enjoy the turn of the year surrounded by baroque elegance and modern lightness. The package includes three nights' accommodation with breakfast, a festive New Year's Eve gala with a 5-course menu, a late riser's breakfast, free access to the wellness area, and a bottle of New Year's sparkling wine. Ideal for anyone who wants to start the new year in style.

Welcome Hotel Wesel – Silvester am Rhein

Mit Blick auf den Rhein wird der Jahreswechsel zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis. Im Welcome Hotel Wesel erwarten Sie gleich zwei besondere Arrangements: Beim Silvesterzauber am Rhein genießen Sie ein festliches 5-Gänge-Menü, Tanz, Live-Musik und ein spektakuläres Feuerwerk, während die Silvesterfeier im Plücker’s Q-Stall mit ausgelassener Partystimmung und kulinarischen Highlights begeistert. Beide Angebote vereinen Genuss, Musik und Rheinromantik zu einem stimmungsvollen Start ins neue Jahr.

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From the Christmas party to the start of the new year

In addition to our festive arrangements for private guests, Welcome Hotels also organize individual celebrations and events for groups, companies, and clubs. Whether it's a Christmas dinner with colleagues, a festive evening with your club, or a motivating start to the year with your team—we offer the perfect setting, culinary concept, and atmospheric ambiance.

Our event teams will assist you in planning your Christmas party or New Year's meeting, advise you on the menu, choice of room, and decorations, and ensure that your event runs smoothly – from the welcome to the last glass of champagne.

The attractive location and comfortable accommodation make Welcome Hotels the ideal choice if you want to combine celebration and relaxation. Be inspired and enjoy an unforgettable Christmas party together, where enjoyment, stylish comfort, and a festive atmosphere take center stage.

Give the gift of time with Welcome Hotels vouchers

Sometimes the best Christmas gift isn't an object, but time spent together. With a Welcome Hotels gift certificate, you can give the gift of memorable experiences: from relaxing wellness moments and delicious dinners to short breaks full of comfort and relaxation.

The vouchers can be redeemed flexibly and tailored to the wishes of your loved ones. This turns a mere piece of paper into an invitation to take a deep breath, relax, and be happy. Perhaps it will even result in a special moment that you can experience together.

FAQ – Your questions, our answers

Yes, we would be delighted to assist you. Welcome Hotels offer suitable venues, festive menus, and lovingly decorated settings for your company Christmas party or private group celebration. Our event teams will support you with planning and execution to strengthen team spirit and ensure that the evening is a complete success.

Even though Christmas parties are very popular at Welcome Hotels, it may still be possible to book a date for your party at short notice. Take advantage of spontaneous cancellations and give it a try: simply contact the event teams at our hotels directly with your ideas.

A New Year's Eve getaway with Welcome Hotels combines relaxation, enjoyment, and a festive atmosphere. Look forward to elegant New Year's Eve evenings with a gala buffet or menu, midnight sparkling wine, and music. The next morning, start the day relaxed—often with a hearty breakfast or late riser buffet.

Many of our properties have their own spa or wellness areas where you can relax over the holidays. Whether it's a sauna, steam bath, or massage, enjoy some soothing tranquility after a festive evening.

At most Welcome Hotels, your room is available until 11:00 a.m. on the day of departure. For special holiday arrangements, such as Christmas or New Year's Eve, some hotels also offer a later check-out.

A blend of festive atmosphere, warm service, and culinary delights. From lovingly decorated rooms to a gala buffet and thoughtful touches, every establishment ensures that you feel completely at home.

Yes, you will find lots of ideas for an enjoyable Advent and Christmas season on the Welcome Hotels blog. For example, check out the article “Our top recipes for the Christmas season” with festive recipe ideas and seasonal inspiration.

The Welcome Hotels team wishes you a Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and a successful New Year. Enjoy the festive season in our hotels, filled with pleasure, warmth, and well-being.