Duisburg Christmas Market
Visitors can stroll through illuminated city streets decorated with fairy lights, festive fir trees, and more than a hundred wooden huts. The market offers traditional handicrafts, seasonal gifts, and culinary treats such as Reibekuchen and Spekulatius. Highlights include a sustainable synthetic ice rink for skating, covered curling lanes, children's rides, and appearances by mascots Nikki and Klausi.
What to Expect
Features festive wooden stalls, a synthetic ice rink, and curling lanes.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
City Center
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Duisburg Kontor GmbH
Food & Drink
Visitors can enjoy seasonal specialties including Reibekuchen and Spekulatius, with aromas of cinnamon and anise around the market.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and christmas-market shoppers
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:00–21:00; Friday–Saturday 11:00–22:00; Sunday 13:00–21:00. Special hours: November 15 and December 26, 13:00–21:00; December 30, 11:00–20:00.
- Parking: Several nearby parking facilities are listed, including Averdunk Tiefgarage at Averdunkstraße, 47051 Duisburg.
Tips & Advice
- Book an Eisstockspaß slot and bring family or friends to play on the two covered lanes, where even small children can join in with kids' sticks.
- Expect the biggest crowds on Friday and Saturday evenings, so pick another time if you'd rather browse the huts with fewer people around.
- Take tram 901 or 903 to König-Heinrich-Platz, because both run every 15 minutes into the evening, and the main station is within walking distance.
- Use the evening Christmas market shuttle between Scholtenhofstraße and Stadtmitte if you're heading home after a late visit.
- Plan around the closed days, because the market stays shut on Totensonntag (November 22), Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: Kufenglück, a synthetic skating rink in place of the classic ice rink.
- New this year: two covered curling lanes with bookable slots, plus new children's curling sticks.
- Giveaways with small surprises for children.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of ice skating rink is available?
The market features an eco-friendly synthetic ice rink (Kunststoffbahn) designed to save energy.
Can children participate in curling (Eisstockschießen)?
Yes, special children's curling sticks are provided so younger visitors can play.
Are there bicycle parking spaces near the market?
Yes, bicycle parking is located along Königstraße, by Theater Duisburg, and near the central train station.
Is there a public transit shuttle service?
Yes, an evening Christmas market shuttle operates between the Scholtenhofstraße and Stadtmitte stops.
Who are Nikki and Klausi?
They are the event's mascots who participate in special gift giveaways for children.
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