Last updated: 11. November 2024
Discover the festive winter season in Bergisch Gladbach! Our event guide presents you with the most important Christmas events and activities that you can experience in the Bergisch region.
From the traditional Christmas market at Konrad-Adenauer-Platz to the festively decorated lanes of the old town, Bergisch Gladbach offers numerous winter attractions. The pedestrian zone transforms into a winter meeting point with its illuminated stalls and the scent of roasted almonds, while the Bergisches Museum and Bensberg Castle open their doors for atmospheric exhibitions.
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Bergisch Gladbach Holiday Markets and Shopping
Cologne Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique star-shaped layout and over 70,000 LEDs.
- Description
- The Christmas market at Cologne Cathedral features around 150 festively decorated stalls with handicrafts, gifts, and food. On the sales stalls, the four entrance portals, and the central stage, approximately 300 Herrnhuter stars shine.
- Where
- Cologne | More Info : Cologne Christmas Market
Bergisch Gladbach Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique atmosphere with live music and traditional offerings.
- Description
- The Christmas market in Bergisch Gladbach transforms the city center into a pre-Christmas shopping paradise with over 50 beautifully decorated stalls and a diverse program.
- Where
- Bergisch Gladbach | More Info : Bergisch Gladbach Christmas Market
Leverkusen Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Culinary charm and festive lights with a Christmas photo booth.
- Description
- The Weihnachtsmarkt at Kasino Leverkusen offers a diverse culinary selection, two ice stock shooting lanes, and a memorial photo booth under the plane trees.
- Where
- Leverkusen | More Info : Leverkusen Christmas Market
Rösrath Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Christmas tree decorating and gingerbread baking in the Christmas workshop
- Description
- The Christmas market at Schloss Eulenbroich features over 100 exhibitors from the fields of art, craftsmanship, fashion, design, decoration, floristry, and cuisine. Visitors can enjoy a diverse range of goods and culinary delights, including mulled wine, waffles, and crepes. A cultural program with performances by Björn Heuser and Stefan Knittler as well as the Sülztaler Blasorchester complements the event.
- Where
- Rösrath | More Info : Rösrath Christmas Market
Overath Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Diverse Christmas items around St. Walburga.
- Description
- The Christmas market in Overath offers a variety of traditional Christmas items such as mulled wine, children's punch, waffles, and cookies, as well as sausages and potato pancakes.
- Where
- Overath | More Info : Overath Christmas Market
Porz Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Medieval attire and grilled food.
- Description
- The Medieval Alexianer Christmas Market in Porz offers a unique atmosphere with medieval attire, delicious grilled food, and a variety of stands in front of the hospital's castle backdrop.
- Where
- Porz | More Info : Porz Christmas Market
Frechen Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Cutting down Christmas trees and ice stock shooting
- Description
- The Christmas market at Gut Clarenhof in Frechen offers a variety of food stalls and sales stands. Visitors can enjoy mulled wine and seasonal food, buy and cut down Christmas trees, and participate in ice stock shooting.
- Where
- Frechen | More Info : Frechen Christmas Market
Bornheim Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A large Christmas market with 40 exhibitors and festive lighting.
- Description
- The Bornheimer Christmas Market offers a variety of exhibitors, delicious treats, and festive activities that await and delight visitors.
- Where
- Bornheim | More Info : Bornheim Christmas Market
Pulheim Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of traditional Christmas treats and local program.
- Description
- The Weihnachtsmarkt in Pulheim-Stommeln emphasizes coziness and togetherness. Selected vendors offer their handmade goods and gift items in lovingly decorated stalls. Traditional Christmas treats like bratwurst and roasted almonds, along with popular mulled wine, provide culinary delights. Local kindergartens and schools manage the event's program, and Santa Claus also visits.
- Where
- Pulheim | More Info : Pulheim Christmas Market
Bergisch Gladbach Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Brunch
- What to Expect
- Exclusive champagne brunch with fresh oysters and lobster specialties.
- Description
- Enjoy the traditional pre-Christmas time with fresh oysters, lobster specialties, and homemade bread and pastry specialties. Champagne, white and red wine, coffee specialties, and tea selection are included during the brunch.
- Where
- Bergisch Gladbach | More Info : Christmas Brunch