Last updated: December 01, 2024
Experience the Christmas season in Düsseldorf with our proven event guide. Whether you're familiar with the city or visiting for the first time, this guide will accompany you through the festive winter season in the Rhine metropolis.
From the magnificent Königsallee to the historic marketplace, the city center transforms into a winter atmosphere. The traditional Christmas markets are spread across several squares, including the market at Heinrich-Heine-Platz and the craftsmen's market at the Marktplatz. Along the Rhine embankment promenade, stalls offering regional handicrafts, winter specialties, and traditional mulled wine line up one after another.
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The Roncalli Christmas promenade along the Rhine offers a nostalgic atmosphere with historic carousels and fine craftsmanship.
The Christmas market in Düsseldorf offers a diverse range of local and international delicacies as well as handmade and seasonal products. The various themed markets invite visitors to stroll and linger.
Where: Dusseldorf | More Info: Dusseldorf Christmas Market
Unique huts with Renaissance style and a historic carousel.
The Altstadt Market in Düsseldorf features four Christmas markets, including the Handwerkermarkt at the Rathaus and the Altstadtmarkt on Flinger Straße. Visitors can be enchanted by lovingly designed huts and culinary specialties like heather beer mulled wine and wild boar.
Where: Dusseldorf | More Info: Old Town Market
Unique atmosphere with floral iron motifs and angel figures.
The Engelchenmarkt on Düsseldorf's Heinrich-Heine-Platz offers a unique atmosphere with floral iron motifs and angel figures. The sandstone façade of the Carsch-Haus sets the tone for the color scheme, while the music pavilion is a masterpiece of Art Nouveau.
Where: Dusseldorf | More Info: Angel Market
Christmas market with Christmas-decorated huts and sales stalls.
The Schadow-Markt in Düsseldorf offers a unique Christmas atmosphere with Christmas-decorated huts and numerous sales stalls along Schadowstraße.
Where: Dusseldorf | More Info: Star Market
Winter-white Christmas village with innovative architecture.
On Schadowplatz, visitors can expect a completely newly designed Christmas market that evokes the flair of Scandinavia. The innovative architecture and the high-quality offers of the shops in the Libeskind building provide Christmas shoppers in Düsseldorf with new dimensions.
Where: Dusseldorf | More Info: Schadowplatz Christmas Market
Visible imitation of old Düsseldorf townhouses
The Christmas market on Flinger Street offers a unique festive atmosphere with the facades of the huts modeled after old Düsseldorf townhouses. The traditional mulled wine pyramid is a notable meeting point.
Where: Dusseldorf | More Info: Flinger Straße Christmas Market
A beautifully restored carousel and a hand-carved, life-sized Nativity scene from Bethlehem.
The Christmas market at the Marktplatz in Düsseldorf offers a charming setting with huts that resemble the brickwork of the historic Renaissance town hall. Artisans like candle makers can be seen at work. A beautifully restored carousel and a hand-carved, life-sized Nativity scene from Bethlehem are additional attractions.
Where: Dusseldorf | More Info: Christmas Market at Marktplatz
A true light spectacle in a mysterious light.
The Sternchenmarkt at Stadtbrückchen is a romantic Christmas market in Düsseldorf's old town, famous for its festively decorated stalls and the most elegant mulled wine stand.
Where: Dusseldorf | More Info: Stadtbrückchen Christmas Market
Guided tour with culinary samples and visit to the Westphalian Nativity Scene.
The Christmas market tours offer a comprehensive introduction to the Soest Christmas market, including culinary samples and a visit to the Westphalian Nativity Scene.
Where: Dusseldorf | More Info: Christmas Market Tours
Unique combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern Christmas stalls.
The Christmas market in Düsseldorf offers a variety of culinary delights and Christmas gifts. Visitors can choose between various themed markets such as the Handwerker-Markt, the Altstadt-Markt, and the Kö-Lichter-Markt.
Where: Dusseldorf | More Info: Christmas Fireworks
Unique handicrafts and traditional train.
The Christmas market on the palace forecourt of Schloss Benrath offers culinary delights and warm drinks, while exceptional handicrafts inspire creative gift ideas. The traditional train brings joy to children's eyes, and special tours and concerts invite visitors to explore the palace from the inside.
Where: Dusseldorf | More Info: Christmas Market Special Events
Unique Christmas concert featuring the Swinging Funfares' own songs.
The Swinging Funfares are hosting a Christmas concert at the Maxkirche in Düsseldorf-Carlstadt. The concert takes place on December 5, 2024, and starts at 7:30 PM. Admission is from 6:30 PM.
Where: Dusseldorf | More Info: Christmas Concerts in Dusseldorf
Heated cabins for wind, rain, and cold protection.
The Wheel of Vision is a 55-meter-high Ferris wheel with 42 heated cabins, offering visitors in Düsseldorf a new perspective. It features standard rides and exclusive experiences, such as breakfast or afternoon tea in the cabins.
Where: Dusseldorf | More Info: Wheel of Vision