Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere in Bochum-Hordel with our practical event guide. Here you'll find all important information about Christmas activities and events in the district.
The historic marketplace at Hordeler Heide forms the center of festivities, surrounded by decorated half-timbered houses and traditional shops. From here, the Christmas activities extend to the Hordeler Busch, where winter walks and cozy restaurants await. The nearby districts of Hofstede and Riemke, with their own Christmas markets, are just minutes away.
Contact information and details below.
The high-wire show of the "Flying Santa" and the light sculptures in the Fairy Tale Forest.
The Bochumer Christmas Market features a variety of stalls offering traditional delicacies and handmade gifts. Notably, the high-wire show of the "Flying Santa" and the Fairy Tale Forest with light sculptures stand out.
Where: Bochum | More Info: Bochum Christmas Market
Unique stage program for families and children in the fairy tale forest at Palais Vest.
The Weihnachtsmarkt Recklinghausen Altstadtmarkt & Palais Vest offers a vibrant atmosphere in Recklinghausen's old town. Visitors can enjoy delicacies and handicrafts under the large light canopy and engage in a fairy tale forest at Palais Vest with stories and a colorful program for families and children.
Where: Recklinghausen | More Info: Recklinghausen Christmas Market
A program featuring bridal and evening fashion shows.
The Hochzeitsmesse & Festlichkeiten in the Ruhrfestspielhaus Recklinghausen offers a wide range of products and services around weddings and celebrations. Many exhibitors present extravagant wedding and evening dresses, stylish men's fashion, wedding photography, engagement rings and jewelry, beauty and wellness, enchanting floristry, printing, catering, entertainment, and limousine service.
Where: Recklinghausen | More Info: Wedding Fair & Celebrations at Ruhrfestspielhaus Recklinghausen
Unique combination of medieval market and illuminated city.
The International Christmas Market in Essen attracts with around 170 stalls offering goods from 20 international countries and numerous German regions. The Flachsmarkt transports visitors into a medieval world, while the Essener Lichtwochen enchant the entire city with a unique light display.
Where: Essen | More Info: Essen 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, Westphalian grilled ham, and sweet treats like roasted almonds and crepes.
Where: Dortmund | More Info: Dortmund Christmas Market
Decorated fairy tale huts show popular stories.
The Wittener Christmas Market offers a unique atmosphere with festive lights and fairy tales in the city center. The scent of roasted almonds and gingerbread fills the air, and the melody of "Silent Night" can be heard everywhere. Visitors can enjoy a hot mulled wine and take a break from the pre-Christmas stress, being enchanted by the Wittener Christkind. Decorated fairy tale huts show popular stories like Snow White and provide insights into the life of Santa Claus and his elves.
Where: Witten | More Info: Witten Christmas Market
Charitable huts with homemade cookies and jam.
The Herner Christmas Market is a small but fine tradition that invites weihnachtlich decorated huts into the city center of Herne. The predominantly owner-operated huts create a family-friendly atmosphere. Many have been loyal to the location in Herne for years and offer homemade cookies, jam, artistic postcards, and hand-knitted socks for a good cause.
Where: Herne | More Info: Herne Christmas Market
Diverse range of handmade and baked items.
The Nikolausmarkt Gladbeck offers a diverse range of handmade, baked, decorative, and artistic items. Associations, schools, kindergartens, artisans, and businesspeople present themselves here. Whether decorative, cozy, or lovingly designed children's toys – the variety is extensive.
Where: Gladbeck | More Info: Gladbeck Christmas Market
Two ice stock lanes and a diverse stage program.
The Bottroper Weihnachtszauber offers a diverse program for families with art and craft stalls, mulled wine huts, and wooden huts. There are numerous participatory actions, live music, and a colorful children's program.
Where: Bottrop | More Info: Bottrop Christmas Market
Handmade products and seasonal treats.
The Mülheimer Schiffsweihnacht features a variety of handmade products such as jewelry, decorations, and clothing, as well as art objects made from upcycled materials. The Christmas market also offers seasonal treats, live music, and free activities for children at the Ruhrnatur.
Where: Mülheim an der Ruhr | More Info: Mülheim an der Ruhr Christmas Market
Diverse themed worlds for every taste
The Christmas market at Centro Oberhausen features 150 wooden huts with mulled wine, handicrafts, and many attractions. Three Christmas markets await visitors with different themed worlds, ranging from traditional Christmas markets to rustic hut festivities.
Where: Oberhausen | More Info: Oberhausen 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 Duisburg municipal utilities.
Where: Duisburg | More Info: Duisburg Christmas Market
Meet & Greet with the princesses and homemade cakes.
Enjoy dance and live singing by the princesses with delicious homemade cakes, waffles, and seasonal treats in a festive atmosphere at the Goldstück Familien-Event-Café.
Where: Bochum | More Info: Christmas Tea Party
Live performances by Harmunichs add a vibrant musical element to the culinary experience.
A celebration of culinary delights featuring local and regional specialties, with live music enhancing the atmosphere. The event invites attendees to sample an array of festive foods, all while enjoying performances from the Harmunichs. This gathering fosters a sense of community and showcases Bochum’s culinary talent.
Where: Bochum | More Info: A Taste of Christmas - Special Guests: Harmunichs