Visitors can explore the markets and browse through the many stalls that offer traditional German crafts, Christmas decorations, and gifts.

The markets also offer a wide variety of German foods and drinks, such as roasted chestnuts, gingerbread cookies, hot mulled wine, and other seasonal specialties.

In the summer months, Haltern am See offers visitors the opportunity to explore the beautiful rural areas of Germany.

The city is surrounded by vast fields and rolling countryside, making it a perfect destination for nature lovers.

The city boasts several bike trails and hiking paths that wind their way through the surrounding countryside, providing visitors with a chance to explore the area's natural beauty up close.

In March 2015, the town received international attention when 16 students and two teachers from the Joseph-König-Gymnasium in Haltern, were killed in the Germanwings Flight 9525 crash in the French Alps.