Gladbeck Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Gladbeck and surrounding areas
Gladbeck celebrates the festive season with lights along the city center and markets clustered near the Rathaus and Schloss Wittringen. Enjoy Nikolausmarkt Gladbeck or book a special Christmas Dinner on Christmas Eve while exploring seasonal stalls and neighborhood carolers. The town provides holiday activities and Christmas lights displays alongside Santa visits and family-friendly attractions, making Gladbeck an inviting place to discover seasonal traditions and warm treats.
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Christmas Markets
50 eventsAward-winning sustainable Christmas market with interactive escape game.
Christmas Shows
26 eventsA unique retelling of "A Christmas Carol" driven by love.
Christmas Parties
5 eventsDual-area New Year's Eve party with 70s/80s and 90s music.
Other Christmas Activities
15 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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Christmas Giving Opportunities Near Gladbeck
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WDR 2 Weihnachtswunder Essen
Live broadcast for charity from a glass studio
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Oberhausen
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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.