Christmas in Düsseldorf: Printe & Punsch Tour
Visitors can wander through multiple interconnected themed markets lined with hundreds of fir trees across the city center. Stalls feature handmade arts and crafts, festive culinary treats, and roasted almonds beneath the glowing Lichterdom.
What to Expect
Themed markets and festive illuminations across Düsseldorf's city centre.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Altstadt
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Düsseldorf Tourismus GmbH
Food & Drink
Market stalls offer roasted almonds and other festive culinary treats.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Christmas market explorers and festive city strollers
Vibe
Festive and bustling
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free admission.
- Hours: Sunday–Thursday: 11:00–20:00; Friday–Saturday: 11:00–21:00. Christmas Eve, December 24: 11:00–15:00. December 26: 14:00–21:00. Individual vendors may extend their hours until 22:00 each day.
- Parking: The page suggests several parking options: Tiefgarage am Rheinufer, Parkhaus an der Schadowstraße, and Carlsplatz. It recommends checking the occupancy of city-center car parks before traveling, especially on busy Advent weekends. Park & Ride options are also described, including airport parking P13 with a Rheinbahn trip to the market and parking at P7 of the MERKUR-SPIEL ARENA with public transport into the city center.
Tips & Advice
- Take the U-Bahn to Heinrich-Heine-Allee, the central stop right by the markets, because parking downtown is very limited during the season.
- Check city-center garage occupancy on the VT-Manager before driving in, especially on the busy Advent weekends.
- On December Saturdays, park free at the Provinzial garage by the A46 and ride public transport into the city.
- Bus drivers should know that engines must be switched off while parked at any of the offered parking spots.
- Plan Christmas Eve visits for earlier in the day, since the markets close in the afternoon on December 24 and stay shut on Christmas Day.
Special Events & Promotions
- Free parking at the Provinzial garage on Hohensandweg on December Saturdays (5, 12 and 19), with public transport into town.
- Park & Ride combo ticket using airport lot P13, with the Rheinbahn ride to the market included.
- New Park & Ride combo ticket from D.LIVE and Rheinbahn: park at P7 of the MERKUR-SPIEL ARENA and ride transit into the city center; details to follow.
- No luggage bus this year.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best way to get to the markets?
Take public transport. Heinrich-Heine-Allee station is right in the middle of the markets.
Where can I park?
Try the Rheinufer underground garage, the Schadowstraße garage or Carlsplatz. On busy Advent weekends especially, check garage occupancy on the VT-Manager before you set off.
Is there free parking?
Yes, on the December Saturdays (5, 12 and 19). The Provinzial garage at Hohensandweg 41, right off the A46, is free then, and public transport takes you into town.
Can I walk between the different markets?
Yes. The themed markets sit close together in the city center, so it's easy to go from one to the next.
What else is there besides the stalls?
The Wheel of Vision Ferris wheel at Burgplatz gives you views from 55 meters up. You can also skate at the Kö on Ice rink.
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