Mulled wine stroll through Gütersloh

New city tour at Christmas time

We now have a new Christmas city tour on offer: on the „City stroll with mulled wine and speculoos“, interested parties can explore atmospheric corners together with city guide Louis Lersmacher, listen to little stories and indulge in mulled wine and sweet treats. The winter discovery tour through Gütersloh city center can be booked by private groups of up to 20 people and is also suitable as part of a Christmas party program.

Inquiries are accepted at gordana.janson@guetersloh-marketing.de. Group price on request, the price includes at least three cups of mulled wine and plenty of cookies. Non-alcoholic punch can also be served on request, making the tour suitable for children and young people. You can find more information viewed here.

Pop-up shelf

Exhibition space for small businesses

The Pop-up shelf has been located in our tourist information center since 2021. It offers small businesses and artisans an exhibition space for their products and support in setting up and expanding their business.

The pop-up shelf showcases the diversity of small companies and production facilities in the Gütersloh district. At the same time, it expands the gtm product range.

The Pop-Up Shelf project expires at the end of 2025. All exhibition spaces are taken. Therefore, no new applications can be accepted.

Michelle Donnelly Tourist information and ticketing Phone: 05241 211 36 0 E-mail: michelle.donnelly@guetersloh-marketing.de Profil

Pop-up shelf exhibitors

November 12, 2025 until December 9

Half-timbered flowerDecorations with dried flowers, candlesticks, greeting cards and table arrangements

October 14, 2025 to November 11, 2025

Steinhoff design: Grain cushions in various sizes, designs and styles, decorations and key rings

September 16, 2025 to October 14, 2025

Gerda Jahn: Quilling with autumnal, winter and Christmas motifs

June 24, 2025 to July 22, 2025

Sandra Isenbort: Colorful accessories, cell phone chains, jewelry and decoration

May 07, 2025 until June 24, 2025

Alexandra Heveling: Decorations with a cake motif

May 02, 2025 until June 02, 2025

Edith Heerlein: Self-sewn bags, children's clothes and cuddly toys. The proceeds go to 100% to the Parent initiative "Hand an Hand" for children with cancer.

April 02, 2025 to April 29, 2025

Gerda Jahn: Quilling, Diamond Painting window pictures and greeting cards

March 04, 2025 until April 01, 2025

Simone Helmig: Unique pieces made of paper

February 04, 2025 until March 04, 2025

Monika Schreiber: Handmade mohair bears

December 03, 2024 until December 31, 2024

Pauline Levesque: Stickers, postcards and jewelry made of cast resin

Sabine Laufkötter: Christmas decorations and gift ideas made from resin

November 05, 2024 to December 03, 2024

Marion Maiwald: beaded bracelets with precious/natural/glass stones, winter bookmarks, stitch markers, key rings and bag charms

Olga Harder/ KartenweltVonOlga: Gift wrapping and cards made of paper

October 08, 2024 to November 05, 2024

Barbara Hassmann: Decoration made of resin

September 10, 2024 to October 08, 2024

Gerda Jahn: Quilling

August 13, 2024 to September 10, 2024

Sabine Kreft: Crocheted bags, baskets and coasters

June 19, 2024 to July 16, 2024

KartenweltVonOlga: Gifts and cards made of paper

Marion Maiwald: Bracelets for him and her, necklaces and bookmarks

May 21, 2024 to June 18, 2024

Jannze's work: decorations made of wood and plaster

April 23, 2024 to May 21, 2024

Sieglinde Oesterwinter: Unique jewelry, in different variations

March 12, 2024 to April 09, 2024

Sabine Laufkötter: (Easter) decoration made of resin

February 28, 2024 to March 26, 2024

Annegret Hoffmann: Self-sewn neck cushions, bags, dishcloths, scented cushions and the book "New creative ideas for storage in care"

January 30, 2024 to February 27, 2024

Gudrun Koring: Grain pillows, lavender pillows, cushions and towels

January 3, 2024 until January 30, 2024

Miss Friedrichs: Homemade spreads, jams and syrups.

December 6, 2023 to January 2, 2024

Miss Friedrichs: Homemade spreads, jams and syrups.

Capretti DesignHand-lettered bags, blocks, mugs and more.

November 8, 2023 to December 5, 2023

Sabine Laufkötter: Christmas and winter decorations made from casting powder.

Pauline Levesque: Jewelry made from various materials, including real plants and glass.

September 12, 2023 until November 7, 2023

Silamo: Amusing tableware from "Fiftyeight Products" and handmade lamps.

August 15, 2023 until September 12, 2023

Miss Friedrichs: Homemade spreads, jams and syrups.

July 18, 2023 until August 15, 2023

Heinz Wortmeyer: Pictures drawn on wood with motifs from Hamburg, Italy, Fehmarn and Gütersloh.

June 20, 2023 until July 18, 2023

Mariejon Design: filigree figures such as spiders and frogs, pinwheels, dragonflies, beetles, snails made of wire, metal, paper and beads.

May 23, 2023 until June 20, 2023

NoMi's SewloveHandmade unique items for young and old by Jessica Knor: baby and children's fashion, personalized school bags, diaper bags, mother/vaccination passport and U-book covers.

April 25, 2023 - May 23, 2023

Melitta Rosenow: Unique jewelry made of silverware, chains pendants and acrylic pouring paintings.

March 29, 2023 - April 25, 2023

Love soul: Handmade jewelry with gemstones and silver plated charms and upcycled dog toys.

February 28, 2023 until March 28, 2023

Simone Wehrmann: Candlesticks, pictures and all kinds of decorative items for spring, Easter and more.

January 31, 2023 until February 28, 2023

Wood Art & Design Manfred Völkl: Wooden art and design objects from the combination of wood, glass and metal.

03 January 2023 until 31 January 2023

handmade.sewdesign: Bags, reading bones, utensils and gift sets for children.

06 December 2022 until 03 January 2023

Ms. Luther: Colorful scarves, headbands and accessories made of fabric.

Bethlehem carpentry: Wooden products made in traditional craftsmanship, such as candlesticks, nesting boxes and feeders.

08 November - 06 December 2022

ANCA: Decorative and useful from wood, concrete, natural materials, paper and floristry

13 October - 08 November 2022

Gold bags: Handmade products from genuine leather

Kiubiq: Modular storage system made of wood, which puts a focus on the issue of sustainability with the selection of robust natural materials and flexibly usable modules

sewing room Mrs. W: Individual accessories, baby and children's fashion from fabric

13 September - 08 November 2022

sewing room Mrs. W: Individual accessories, baby and children's fashion from fabric

08. August until September 12, 2022

Sieve & Soul: Artistic silkscreen on textile, paper and wood to give away or keep

21. May until June 17, 2022

Teuto Manufacture: Lhe lovingly handcrafted unique pieces and personalized products for every occasion

May 03 - May 20 2022

Goldtaschen: Hand-made products made from real leather

25th March to 2nd May 2022

Zuckerpuppenladen – Kunsthandwerk mit Herz: Hand-made decorations and accessories made from felt, material, wool and concrete. The majority of products are embroidered, stamped or sewn.

25th February to 24th March 2022

Dreieckskante: Geometric home decoration

28th January to 24th February 2022

Mirenos: Sustainable wooden products, such as candle holders, lamps, picture frames, signs and other decorations.

5th to 27th January 2022

treaseli: Hand-made jewellery made from sterling silver and semi-precious stones

14th December to 4th January 2022

Plotterhontas: Personalised badges, pocket mirrors or even bottle openers

Pauline Levesque: Cast resin jewellery

7th December to 14th December 2021

treaseli: Hand-made jewellery made from sterling silver and semi-precious stones

1st to 6th December 2021

Ringe und mehr: Jewellery

Mädchenzimmer: Home-made handbags, cosmetic bags, clutches, purses and more.

9th to 30th November 2021

Little Who | AC Story Design UG: Vegan kids backpacks

thetinyplottery: Personalised acrylic signs and pendants

20th October to 8th November 2021

NicoleS Handmade Presents: Picture frames, lamps

Textiles Schrickel: Grain cushions, reading cushions, tablet cushions

28th September to 19th October 2021

Amano: Hand-made necklaces, bracelets, rings and lanyards.

Lauseban.com: Feather-light leather slippers for young and old, SOS bracelets and gauntlets

2nd September to 27th September 2021

ReHo Design: Unique items made from wood, wooden decorations, small furniture items, interior design, carpentry work

Creation: Home-made jewellery from Swarovski, beads and stones

13th August to 2nd September 2021

Crea Bea selfmade: Bags made from car seat covers

Ringe und mehr: Jewellery

23rd July to 12th August 2021

hippieness: Precious bracelets made from the finest silk

PicOli Grill: Sustainable barbecuing

1st to 22nd July 2021

Hausadel: Beautiful items for the home ... Hand-made with love!

Mädchenzimmer: Home-made handbags, cosmetic bags, clutches, purses and more.

All of the products can be found on the respective websites of the individual exhibitors. However, we would also be pleased to provide you with further information and establish contact. Just talk to us!

ISG's winter light shines again

Popular decoration of the ISG Mittlere Berliner Straße

Once again this year, the winter lights will illuminate the popular shopping street in the evening hours on Mittlerer Berliner Straße. Gütersloh Marketing has had the elaborate light installation installed every year since 2015 on behalf of Immobilien- und Standortgemeinschaft Mittlere Berliner Straße e. V. (ISG).

The winter light, consisting of numerous light curtains with more than 40,000 LED lights, originates from a project by the ISG Mittlere Berliner Straße association in 2015. The light curtains, each around ten meters wide, were selected with the aim of illuminating the street in an atmospheric way during the dark season and thus making a visit to the city centre more enjoyable for passers-by. In the evening hours, the winter light creates the impression of a starry night sky. At Christmas time, it will again be supplemented by an illuminated picture frame as a photo point where visitors to the city center can take photos of themselves and their loved ones.

The ISG Mittlere Berliner Straße regularly provides new incentives to visit the city center with decorations and walk acts. Further information on the activities of the ISG Mittlere Berliner Straße can be found at viewed here.

„Crazy“ shopping campaign

„Crazy“ shopping campaign in Gütersloh

Redemption of the „crazy purchase“ worth 500 euros

Winner Rabea Austermann could hardly believe her luck: As part of the „Heimat shoppen“ project, she won a „crazy“ shopping spree worth €500. But there was a catch: the Gütersloh resident could only keep the prize if she managed to spend every last cent of the money in a maximum of two hours and in at least ten participating stores in Gütersloh.

During the shopping campaign organized by Gütersloh Marketing (gtm), interested parties were able to collect stamps every time they shopped in over 40 stores, restaurants and service providers in Gütersloh city centre and then hand in their completed stamp card for a chance to win a prize. In addition to the main prize, there are many other great prizes to be won from the participating businesses. The lucky winner was Rabea Austermann, who, accompanied by her friend Annette Seddig, set off on a two-hour shopping tour through Gütersloh last Saturday morning.

During her shopping trip, the 44-year-old was accompanied not only by her friend, but also by the city marketing project manager and the gt!nfo team. Clara Abelmann, Head of City and Tourism Management, supervised the correct redemption of the prize and the gt!nfo team captured the fast-paced tour through Gütersloh city center in photos and videos, which can also be seen in the current issue of gt!nfo.

On the occasion of the city anniversary „200 years of Gütersloh“, the motto for redeeming the prize this year was: shopping for the perfect birthday outfit. Of course, presents were also allowed. We moved quickly from store to store. Rabea first visited the fashion stores Peacock, Modehaus Wörmann, Liberty and SiNN as well as the shoe stores Portofino/Rieker Store and Sport Potthoff, where she stocked up on the latest fashions. On the way to Spiekergasse, she was met by former mayor Maria Unger, who wished her every success for the campaign. The Gütersloh woman then bought a silver necklace at Europa-Schmuck and at Witthoff she decided on two cuddly teddy bears to give away. This left her with just under 16 euros for the last two stores, for which she had already set her sights on a liqueur at Friesenhausen. The last thing the 44-year-old decided on was a small candy cane at Nanu-Nana. She then donated the rest of the money to „Kinder in Not e.V.“, which had a stall in the city center. The shopping trip was a success: the entire budget of €500 was spent within the two hours allowed. In the end, the lucky winner even had 20 minutes left over.

The „crazy shopping“ takes place as part of the nationwide „Heimat shoppen“ project, in which Gütersloh has been involved since 2021. The aim of „Heimat shoppen“ is to raise customers„ awareness of the importance of local stores. Not only do they provide Gütersloh residents with goods and services, they also shape the cityscape, secure jobs and apprenticeships, are involved in events and city festivals and can provide personal advice and special services thanks to their proximity to the residents. In addition, the business tax paid by retailers, service providers and restaurateurs is an important source of income for the municipality. Every euro spent locally contributes to making a city vibrant and worth living in. You can find all information about “Heimat shoppen" here viewed here.

Review of Reading City Gütersloh 2025

That was the reading city of Gütersloh 2025

Review of a successful series of events on the subject of reading

For ten days, Gütersloh was all about literature. From October 31 to November 9, 2025, Gütersloh became a city of reading for the fifth time. Around 30 readings and a varied program in the city centre in the first week of November attracted numerous visitors and made it clear how great the enthusiasm for books and stories is in Gütersloh.

The mixture of prominent voices and authentic stories was very well received by the audience. The readings by presenter and travel journalist Tamina Kallert and ex-convict and true crime expert Maximilian Pollux, for example, were very popular and tickets were sold out after a short time.

However, the personal stories and authentic encounters were also what made many of the events so appealing: Author Magdalena Gössling, who described her journey back to normal life after suffering a stroke, left a lasting impression on the audience. The reading by Josi Wismar, who presented her work „Fractured Fates“, provided interesting insights into the process of creating her book. And actress Ronja Forcher, known from „Der Bergdoktor”, moved the audience with her autobiography, in which she tells of her seriously ill childhood friend.

Once again, special attention was paid to the next generation: Gütersloh City Library delighted children and young people with a wide range of activities - from Kamishibai storytelling theater and reading crumbs to scary stories for Halloween. There was also a writing workshop for young talents.

On November 2, the Reading City Gütersloh attracted numerous visitors to the city center. On Berliner Platz, a diverse program of reading-related events provided plenty of excitement. The comic speed workshop with Paul Paetzel was particularly well received and the TOGGO Radio with live moderation was a real visitor magnet. With a good atmosphere, exciting stories and many creative moments, the city center became a lively meeting place for book lovers of all ages.

Lesestadt Gütersloh was made possible by the main sponsors Bertelsmann and TERRITORY as well as the support of various other partners and sponsors. Thanks to them, it was possible to attend some of the readings for a small entrance fee or free of charge. Further information and impressions of almost all readings can be found here viewed here.

Wall Painting at the ZOB

Gütersloh Marketing beautifies ZOB

Colorful wall painting by Maik Enge

The central bus station (ZOB) in Gütersloh will shine in new splendor in November: with the support of McDonald's, Gütersloh Marketing (gtm) has commissioned a creative wall painting in Strengerstraße, which will be completed in a few days. Advertising painter Maik Enge developed a motif for it that takes up the themes of mobility, urban life and Gütersloh sights in keeping with the surroundings. The wall painting is intended to make the area more welcoming and inviting for travelers, schoolchildren, commuters and visitors to the city centre.

„The beautification of the ZOB is part of our ongoing efforts to make the city center area more attractive and liveable,“ explains Clara Abelmann, Head of City and Tourism Management at Gütersloh Marketing. „With projects like the historically designed electricity boxes last year or the Gütersloh Spring Street Art Festival, we are showing how art and creativity can be brought into the city center.“ The idea for the beautification campaign came about as part of the center management.

Seasonal opening times of the tourist information office

Extended opening hours in the run-up to Christmas

The Gütersloh Marketing (gtm) tourist information office will have extended opening hours from November 10 to December 23:

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday the Tourist Information is open from 10 am to 5 pm, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday the Tourist Information is open from 10 am to 2 pm. On December 24th we are open for you from 10 am to 1 pm.

The crazy purchase

Shop, collect stamps & win

Raffle of a "crazy shopping" worth 500 euros

This year, for the fourth time, we are inviting all shopping fans to the "Crazy Shopping" campaign. From September 27 to November 2, 2025 customers can diligently collect stamps in over 40 stores, restaurants and service providers in Gütersloh city center and secure the chance to win a "crazy purchase" worth €500.

But special rules apply to the prize: The entire amount must be spent within two hours on Saturday, November 8, 2025 in at least ten participating stores to the exact cent, otherwise the prize will be forfeited. However, haggling and tipping is permitted in the stores.

Collecting stamps is simple: for every purchase, restaurant visit or service used in the participating businesses, participants receive a stamp on their stamp card during the campaign period. Stamp cards are issued in all participating stores.

For a chance to win, a completed stamp card must be handed in at one of the participating stores or at the gtm tourist information office at Berliner Straße 63 by November 2, 2025. Several cards may be submitted per person. All cards handed in will be entered into a prize draw to win a "crazy purchase" worth 500 euros. In addition to the main prize, there are many other great prizes to be won from the participating businesses.

On the occasion of the city anniversary "200 years of Gütersloh", the motto for redeeming the prize is: shopping for the perfect birthday outfit. Gifts are of course also allowed. The winner will be chosen and notified on November 4, 2025. The "crazy shopping" will be accompanied by Gütersloh Marketing for social media.

Further information, conditions of participation and an overview of all participating stores can be found at viewed here.

Extensive range of anniversary articles now available

Play mat, hoodies, manhole covers and more in anniversary design for the home

Further anniversary articles are now available at the Gütersloh Marketing tourist information office (Berliner Straße 63). With the Gütersloh play mat from milkids, children can playfully explore the city of Gütersloh. Well-known buildings such as the city library and the theater can be integrated into the game. This special project was initiated and organized by the Department of Culture and is one of the 200 highlights of the anniversary. The carpet, which has been tested for harmful substances in accordance with Oeko-Tex 100, was produced in limited numbers especially for the anniversary year. The 120 x 170 cm carpet is therefore a rarity and costs 99 euros.

In addition, there are now hoodies and T-shirts in the anniversary design. Both garments are available in sizes S to XXL and can be ordered from now until the end of May at the Tourist Information Office. The gray hoodie with the anniversary logo costs 64.95 euros, the white T-shirt with the anniversary logo costs 39.90 euros.

Also available is a jigsaw puzzle with a popular motif from the Gütersloh Botanical Gardens. Photographer Detlef Güthenke has skillfully staged the white circular bench around the globe maple. The puzzle consists of 500 pieces and costs 12.90 euros.

The Gütersloh play carpet is one of the 200 anniversary highlights, presented by Susanne Esser (left), Head of Publishing at milkids, and Lena Jeckel (right), Head of the Department of Culture © Stadt Gütersloh

To mark the city's 200th anniversary, the Friedrich Amtenbrink Steel Service Center has also come up with its own anniversary project: the Gütersloh skyline made of steel in four different versions. Painted black or made of Corten steel, all versions show the Gütersloh skyline with landmarks such as the theater, the town hall and the water tower. All versions are also suitable for outdoor use. The simple silhouette made of Corten steel costs 59 euros, the detailed skyline made of black painted structural steel costs 179 euros and the other versions cost 115 euros. Due to their size and weight, the skylines must be collected from Amtenbrink's head office after ordering via Gütersloh Marketing. Samples can be viewed at the Tourist Information Office.

The anniversary drinks from Schenke, the limited-edition anniversary wine glass, a cloth bag, a magnet, a pin and a set of sticky notes, each printed with the 200th anniversary logo, are also available from Gütersloh Marketing's tourist information office.

Anniversary manhole cover now available to order

In February, around 50 regular manhole covers in the city center were replaced with manhole covers in the anniversary design, which will be a long-term tribute to the city's anniversary. The sustainable project was the brainchild of the city's drainage employees and was widely discussed online. At the same time, the city received numerous inquiries from business owners and private individuals who were interested in purchasing a jubilee manhole cover for their own property.

The gtm is responding to this demand: the anniversary manhole covers can now be pre-ordered at the Gütersloh Marketing (gtm) tourist information office until June 6 at a binding price of 279 euros. Only if at least 40 manhole covers have been sold by the deadline will they be produced. The purchase price is due when the order is placed and the manhole covers cannot be exchanged. Buyers receive a certificate which, together with the receipt, entitles them to collect the manhole cover. If the required minimum quantity is not reached, all buyers will receive their money back. The anniversary manhole cover is a class B cover with a test load of 12.5 tons. This means that it can be driven over by a car and is therefore suitable for sidewalks, pedestrian zones, car parking areas and car parking decks. The weight of the cover is around 35.5 kg, so collection directly from the Gütersloh building yard is planned. Interested parties can also compare the dimensions with the drawing provided. The drawing is available from the gtm tourist information office or as a download (see right).

Drawing Dimensions of anniversary manhole cover
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Presenting the diverse range of anniversary articles (from left): Lena Jeckel (Head of the Culture Department), Christina Junkerkalefeld (Managing Director of gtm), Andreas Kimpel (Councillor for Culture and Further Education) and Matthias Trepper (Mayor). © Gütersloh Marketing

Painted electricity boxes in the city center

Historically designed electricity boxes beautify the city center

Since the beginning of September, historically decorated electricity boxes can be discovered in the streets of Gütersloh city center.

In close cooperation with the Gütersloh city archives, historical motifs were selected for the design, which were interpreted by the artists in their own style. The boxes, which were provided by Netzwerkgesellschaft Gütersloh, shine partly in bright colors, partly in a historical sepia look - fitting for the upcoming city anniversary.

Konrad-Adenauer-Platz

The electricity box on Konrad-Adenauer-Platz was designed by the two artists Nils Neumeyer and Lukas Kröger, who work together under the name "Meradookie". One side of the box shows Güth's Marie in front of a row of historic half-timbered houses. On the other side of the box, the artists designed the former armory of the volunteer fire department on Strenger Straße.

Max-Reinhardt-Straße

The electricity box in Max-Reinhardt-Straße was also designed by "Meradookie". Here they reinterpreted the former triangular square based on original works.

Strenger Street

Artist Enrico Lein has combined two historical motifs on the electricity box he painted. On the one hand, Lina Stern is depicted in the immediate vicinity of the stumbling block that was dedicated to her in 2006. Lina Stern worked as a piano teacher and lived in Gütersloh until she was deported to Theresienstadt at the age of 83. The other is the home of former councillor Carl Heinrich Strenger, who donated his house to the city as a poorhouse after his death.

Ernst-Buschmann-Straße

The former principal of the Altstadtschule Ernst Buschmann and the Buschmann chronicle he wrote can be seen in Ernst-Buschmann-Straße. This electricity box was designed by the artist Sven-Rowlands-Hügle.

Theodor-Heuss-Platz

The old Paul Thöne Halle can now be seen on Theodor-Heuss-Platz opposite the Edelweiss restaurant. The artist Sven Rowlands-Hügle has transformed another box right next to it into a beer bottle from Richard Plange's old Gütersloh brewery.

Theodor-Heuss-Platz

Another electricity box on Theodor-Heuss-Platz was designed by Gütersloh graffiti artist Philipp Kowalski. It shows the water tower in front of a colorful background design.

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Mulled wine stroll through Gütersloh

New city tour at Christmas time

Pop-up shelf

Exhibition space for small businesses

The Pop-Up Shelf project expires at the end of 2025. All exhibition spaces are taken. Therefore, no new applications can be accepted.

Pop-up shelf exhibitors

ISG's winter light shines again

Popular decoration of the ISG Mittlere Berliner Straße

„Crazy“ shopping campaign in Gütersloh

Redemption of the „crazy purchase“ worth 500 euros

That was the reading city of Gütersloh 2025

Review of a successful series of events on the subject of reading

Gütersloh Marketing beautifies ZOB

Colorful wall painting by Maik Enge

Seasonal opening times of the tourist information office

Extended opening hours in the run-up to Christmas

Shop, collect stamps & win

Raffle of a "crazy shopping" worth 500 euros

Extensive range of anniversary articles now available

Play mat, hoodies, manhole covers and more in anniversary design for the home

Anniversary manhole cover now available to order

Historically designed electricity boxes beautify the city center

Konrad-Adenauer-Platz

Max-Reinhardt-Straße

Strenger Street

Ernst-Buschmann-Straße

Theodor-Heuss-Platz

Theodor-Heuss-Platz

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