Bonn Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Bonn and surrounding areas
Bonn’s winter season brightens Münsterplatz and the Rhine promenade with the Bonn Christmas Market, Candlelight Christmas Concerts in Bonn, and New Year's Eve arrangements at venues like Dorint Hotel Bonn offering seasonal charm. Holiday lights line the pedestrian streets while festive events and concerts invite quiet reflection and joyful gatherings. Visitors can enjoy Christmas lights, family activities, and a variety of seasonal performances throughout the city.
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Christmas Markets
53 eventsPremium Christmas market with over 140 stalls and ISO sustainability certification.
Christmas Shows
21 eventsChristmas music in a candlelit setting
Christmas Parties
9 eventsNew Year's Eve celebration with overnight stay and entertainment.
Christmas Lights
7 eventsAward-winning winter event with immersive themed worlds and spectacular shows.
Christmas Activities
9 eventsFestive Rhine River cruise with live Christmas music
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Weihnachtsmarkt am Kölner Dom
(Köln)
Premium Christmas market with over 140 stalls and ISO sustainability certification.
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Bonn Christmas Market
Multiple Christmas markets across Bonn's districts
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[K]ein Weihnachtsmarkt auf Schloss Drachenburg
(Königswinter)
A 'No Christmas Market' event at a historic castle
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Christmas Market at Cologne Cathedral
(Cologne)
Premium Christmas market at Cologne Cathedral
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Phantasialand Wintertraum
(Brühl)
Award-winning winter event with immersive themed worlds and spectacular shows.
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Candlelight Christmas Concerts in Bonn
Christmas music in a candlelit setting
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Bonn Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual events include the Bonn Christmas market at Münsterplatz and the festive Advent concerts and ice rink activities held throughout the city center during the holiday season.
Bonn uniquely transforms its old town hall into a giant Advent calendar each year, lighting one window daily, and hosts classical symphonies alongside the Christmas markets, blending music with festive traditions.
The city center around Münsterplatz and nearby residential neighborhoods known for their neighborhood displays are the best places to enjoy Christmas lights in Bonn.
You can find Christmas markets and local artisans primarily at Münsterplatz, Bottlerplatz, and Friedensplatz, where vendor stalls offer handcrafted gifts and seasonal foods.
Enjoying the free neighborhood light displays, strolling through the open-air Christmas markets, and attending free concerts or performances in public squares are great budget-friendly options.
Families can enjoy the ice rink at Friedensplatz, festive concerts, and the daily Advent calendar lighting at the old town hall, all of which provide engaging and child-friendly holiday experiences.