Dorsten Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Dorsten and surrounding areas
Dorsten welcomes Christmas 2025 with twinkling Christmas lights through the old town and spirited events around the Markt and Schloss Lembeck. Highlights include Movie Park's Hollywood Christmas and the Barkenberger Weihnachtsmarkt where festive stalls and live music create a lively winter atmosphere. Visitors will find holiday activities and winter festivals that mix traditional markets with modern entertainment, offering family-friendly attractions and cozy corners for seasonal treats and evening lights strolls.
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Christmas Markets
49 eventsAward-winning sustainable Christmas market with interactive escape game.
Christmas Shows
21 eventsA unique retelling of "A Christmas Carol" driven by love.
Christmas Parties
9 eventsDual-area New Year's Eve party with 70s/80s and 90s music.
Other Christmas Activities
16 eventsIce skating amidst historic industrial architecture.
Editor's Picks (6)
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International Christmas Market Essen
(Essen)
Award-winning sustainable Christmas market with interactive escape game.
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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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Mülheimer Schiffsweihnacht
(Mülheim an der Ruhr)
Christmas market on ships with illuminated riverbank.
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Der Geist der Weihnacht - The Spirit of Christmas Musical
(Oberhausen)
A unique retelling of "A Christmas Carol" driven by love.
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New Year's Eve 2025 Party at Kulttempel
(Oberhausen)
Dual-area New Year's Eve party with 70s/80s and 90s music.
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WDR 2 Weihnachtswunder Essen
Live broadcast for charity from a glass studio
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Dorsten Christmas FAQ
Weekday evenings tend to be less crowded. Peak times are weekends in December, especially closer to Christmas.
Most events offer on-site parking. Check individual event pages for specific parking information and fees.
Most venues are accessible. Contact individual events for specific accessibility accommodations.