Dortmund Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Dortmund and surrounding areas
For the festive season, Dortmund delivers seasonal celebrations across the market square and around Reinoldikirche with Weihnachtsstadt Dortmund and a lively market scene that fills the streets with music and lights. Festive markets and seasonal tours highlight regional crafts and culinary specialties. Visitors can enjoy a variety of holiday activities and family-friendly events, from concerts to children's workshops, making the festive season a welcoming time to explore Dortmund’s historic center and neighborhoods.
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Christmas Markets
54 eventsWorld's largest Christmas tree with 138,000 lights
Christmas Shows
17 eventsConcert and Christmas story performance
Christmas Parties
15 eventsNew Year's Eve package with gourmet dining and celebration.
Christmas Activities
12 eventsNikolaus arrives by ship on the Lippe river.
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Weihnachtsstadt Dortmund
World's largest Christmas tree with 138,000 lights
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Dortmunder Weihnachtsstadt (Dortmund Christmas City)
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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Nikolaus Arrives by Ship
(Lünen)
Nikolaus arrives by ship on the Lippe river.
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Kamener Winterwelt 2025
(Kamen)
Natural ice rink and Adventsmarkt in the city center.
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Christmas Lights Near Dortmund
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Kamener Winterwelt 2025
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Dortmund Christmas FAQ
The largest annual Christmas event is the Dortmund Christmas City, which includes the main Christmas market, the giant Christmas tree at Hansaplatz, and the winter lights at Westfalenpark.
Dortmund is known for its massive Christmas tree made from hundreds of spruces, as well as the medieval Christmas market in Fredenbaumpark, which offers a unique historical atmosphere.
The best neighborhoods for Christmas lights are around the city center, Westfalenpark, and Kampstraße, where light installations and festive displays are most concentrated.
Christmas markets and local makers are mainly found in the city center, especially at Hansaplatz, Fredenbaumpark, and along Kampstraße, with many stalls offering handmade crafts and regional specialties.
Visiting the Christmas lights at Westfalenpark, browsing the free Christmas markets, and enjoying the public entertainment at Hansaplatz are great budget-friendly options for the holidays.
Families with kids will enjoy the carousels and winter attractions at Hansaplatz, daily shows for children at Petrikirche, and the themed medieval market in Fredenbaumpark.