Last updated: December 01, 2024
The Christmas season has arrived in Bochum! Our city guide presents all festive events and activities in the heart of the Ruhr area that will delight both locals and visitors alike.
From the traditional Christmas market at the town hall to the festive illumination of Bochum's city center, the celebrations extend throughout the entire city. Husemann Square and Kortum Street transform into a winter promenade, while the Bermuda Triangle welcomes visitors with regional specialties and warm mulled wine. Decorated stalls and attractions line the main streets.
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The high-wire show of the Flying Santa.
The Bochumer Weihnachtsmarkt offers a variety of attractions, including the Flying Santa's high-wire show, a medieval market, and a fairy tale forest with light sculptures.
Where: Bochum | More Info: Bochum Christmas Market
Lovingly decorated wooden huts and festively decorated trees.
The Duisburg Christmas Market transforms the city center into a dazzling light spectacle with lovingly decorated wooden huts and festively decorated trees. The air is filled with the scent of cinnamon and anise, as well as gingerbread and speculoos. In the glow of the huts, one can find traditional handicrafts, original gift items, and Christmas decorations. There is winter fun for young and old at the ice rink of the city's public utilities.
Where: Duisburg | More Info: Duisburg Christmas Market
The world's largest Christmas tree with 48,000 LED lights.
The Dortmund Christmas Market features over 250 stalls with handmade crafts, Christmas decorations, and unique toys. The city offers a variety of culinary delights, including sausages and Westphalian grilled ham, as well as sweet treats like roasted almonds and crepes.
Where: Dortmund | More Info: Dortmund Christmas Market
Unique star-shaped layout of the market and the over 1,000 sqm large starlight canopy.
The Cologne Cathedral Christmas Market features 150 festively decorated stalls with handicrafts, gifts, and food. Approximately 300 Herrnhuter stars illuminate the sales stands and central stage.
Where: Cologne | More Info: Cologne Cathedral Christmas Market
Unique atmosphere due to the Essener Lichtwochen.
The International Christmas Market in Essen features a variety of stalls offering gift ideas, traditional Christmas presents, and culinary delights from around 20 international countries and numerous German regions. The Flachsmarkt transports visitors into a medieval world, while the Essener Lichtwochen uniquely enchant the entire city.
Where: Essen | More Info: Essen Christmas Market
Local, regional, and sustainable offerings of handicrafts and gastronomy.
Six Christmas markets in Münster invite visitors to a cozy Christmas stroll. Charming concerts, high-quality exhibitions, and a meditative church program create a festive atmosphere. Anecdotal Advent tours tell the stories of Münster's traditions.
Where: Münster | More Info: Münster Christmas Market
Unique themed markets along the Rhine and Königsallee.
The Düsseldorf Christmas Market offers a diverse selection of local and international delicacies as well as handmade and seasonal products. The various themed markets invite visitors to stroll between festively decorated stalls and enjoy mulled wine and festive treats.
Where: Düsseldorf | More Info: Düsseldorf Christmas Market
The Sparkassen-Eiszauber at the Pauluskirche.
The Hamm Christmas market around the impressive Pauluskirche offers a festive atmosphere to get into the holiday spirit. Colorful, festively decorated stalls invite you to a varied stroll, featuring both tried-and-true classics and new, exciting offers.
Where: Hamm | More Info: Hamm Christmas Market
Unique Kasperle theater performances and child safety armbands.
The Christmas market in Unna offers a diverse range of treats, gift ideas, and cozy lighting. With around 50 vendors offering art, crafts, jewelry, and toys, it's a must-visit event. The Kasperle theater performances and child safety armbands are particularly noteworthy.
Where: Unna | More Info: Unna Christmas Market
Traditional craftsmanship performed live.
The Christmas market in the Barendorfer artist and museum village offers a diverse range of handmade products and traditional craftsmanship. Visitors can watch artisans like weavers, paper makers, and turners live and buy unique decorations, gifts, and textiles.
Where: Iserlohn | More Info: Iserlohn Christmas Market
Ferris wheel and ice rink on Friedrich-Ebert-Platz and Elberfelder Straße.
The Hagen Christmas Market offers a variety of offerings for young and old, from traditional delicacies to fair and sustainably produced products like coffee, cocoa, and chocolate.
Where: Hagen | More Info: Hagen Christmas Market
Unique atmosphere with regional and international specialties.
The Wuppertal-Elberfeld Christmas Market offers delicious specialties from the region and around the world. The event takes place from November 21 to December 23 on the Döppersberg, Neumarkt, Von-der-Heydt Platz, and Herzogstraße.
Where: Wuppertal | More Info: Wuppertal Christmas Market
Special block huts for private rounds
The Remscheider Christmas Market offers a diverse atmosphere with wooden huts, festive lights, and mulled wine. Visit the numerous food stalls and enjoy the opening and closing fireworks, as well as the after-work party with live music.
Where: Remscheid | More Info: Remscheid Christmas Market
Culinary charm with ice stock lanes and photo booth.
The Weihnachtsmarkt at Kasino Leverkusen offers a diverse culinary selection, two ice stock lanes, and a memorial photo booth under the plane trees.
Where: Leverkusen | More Info: Leverkusen Christmas Market
Unique atmosphere with live music and festive program.
The Bergisch Gladbach Christmas Market transforms the Konrad-Adenauer Square into a pre-Christmas shopping paradise with over 50 beautifully decorated stalls and food stands. Numerous lights and a diverse program with live music and entertainment make the market a unique experience.
Where: Bergisch Gladbach | More Info: Bergisch Gladbach Christmas Market