Bochum Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Bochum and surrounding areas
Bochum lights up for Winter 2025 with dazzling Christmas lights and Holiday lights around the Schauspielhaus and the bustling city center, offering plenty of things to do for all ages. From Bochumer Weihnacht to concerts like Nils Landgren - Christmas With My Friends, the season mixes music, markets, and merry parades. Visitors can enjoy holiday activities, festive entertainment, and neighborhood events that make Bochum’s winter festivals feel bright, communal, and full of charm.
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Christmas Markets
51 eventsWorld's largest Christmas tree with 138,000 lights
Christmas Shows
20 eventsConcert and Christmas story performance
Christmas Parties
12 eventsNew Year's Eve package with gourmet dining and celebration.
Christmas Activities
14 eventsIce skating amidst historic industrial architecture.
Editor's Picks (6)
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Weihnachtsstadt Dortmund
(Dortmund)
World's largest Christmas tree with 138,000 lights
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International Christmas Market Essen
(Essen)
Award-winning sustainable Christmas market with interactive escape game.
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Dortmunder Weihnachtsstadt (Dortmund Christmas City)
(Dortmund)
World's largest Christmas tree and over 250 market stalls.
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New Year's Eve Celebration in Witten
(Witten)
New Year's Eve package with gourmet dining and celebration.
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Cranger Weihnachtszauber
(Herne)
Europe's largest mobile Christmas theme market.
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Zollverein Ice Rink
(Essen)
Ice skating amidst historic industrial architecture.
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Bochum Christmas FAQ
The Bochum Christmas market at Dr.-Ruer-Platz is the city’s signature event, featuring hundreds of stalls, a medieval market, and the unique Flying Santa show. Seasonal concerts and neighborhood celebrations also draw crowds.
Bochum is known for its Flying Santa, who soars above the market square while telling a Christmas story—a one-of-a-kind spectacle in the region. The medieval market and artisan craft demonstrations also set Bochum apart.
The city center around Dr.-Ruer-Platz is the main hub for holiday lights, but residential areas throughout Bochum often decorate with festive displays, creating a warm atmosphere for evening strolls.
The main Christmas market at Dr.-Ruer-Platz is the best place to find local artisans, food vendors, and craft stalls. Smaller pop-up markets and craft fairs may also appear in other parts of the city during the season.
Visiting the Christmas market, enjoying the light displays, and attending free performances on the Christmas stage are all excellent no-cost options. Neighborhood light walks and window shopping are also popular.
Families should not miss the Flying Santa show, fairy tale areas, and hands-on craft stalls at the main market. The daily entertainment and treats make it a festive outing for children and adults alike.