Bergisch Gladbach Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Bergisch Gladbach and surrounding areas
Bergisch Gladbach welcomes Christmas 2025 with illuminated streets and an array of things to do across its town center, from festive markets to seasonal tours past local landmarks like the Schloss Bensberg area. Concerts like Carmina Burana and Offenes Advents-Singen add musical highlights to holiday activities and market browsing. With Christmas markets, family-oriented entertainment, and holiday attractions, the town makes it easy to enjoy seasonal spirit and community gatherings.
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Christmas Markets
55 eventsPremium Christmas market with over 140 stalls and ISO sustainability certification.
Christmas Shows
19 eventsPowerful classical performances and community sing-alongs
Christmas Parties
9 eventsAll-inclusive rooftop New Year's Eve party with panoramic city views.
Christmas Activities
13 eventsCommunity Advent sing-along led by a renowned choir
Editor's Picks (6)
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Weihnachtsmarkt am Kölner Dom
(Köln)
Premium Christmas market with over 140 stalls and ISO sustainability certification.
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Advent im Museum
(Lindlar)
Historic open-air museum transformed for Advent
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Christmas Market at Cologne Cathedral
(Cologne)
Premium Christmas market at Cologne Cathedral
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Monheim am Rhein Christmas Market
(Monheim am Rhein)
Expanded Christmas market across old town and Monheim Mitte.
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Hafen-Weihnachtsmarkt am Schokoladenmuseum
(Köln)
Maritime Christmas market with a 50m Ferris wheel.
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Markt der Engel auf dem Neumarkt
(Köln)
Market of Angels with star lights and fairytale characters
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Bergisch Gladbach Christmas FAQ
The main Christmas market at Konrad-Adenauer-Platz and the Schloss Bensberg 'Unikat' market are the largest and most popular events each year.
Bergisch Gladbach is known for its festive markets, live music performances, and special events like the Afterwork Christmas Markets with DJs and live bands.
Bensberg and the central area around Konrad-Adenauer-Platz are especially festive, with many homes and businesses decorating their streets and windows.
The main market at Konrad-Adenauer-Platz and the Schloss Bensberg market are the best places to find local crafts and seasonal goods.
Free activities include visiting the main Christmas market, exploring neighborhood light displays, and attending public music performances during the holiday season.
Families enjoy the main Christmas market, the Schloss Bensberg market, and special events like the Afterwork Christmas Markets, which often feature kid-friendly entertainment.