Herne Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Herne and surrounding areas
Herne celebrates the holiday season with bright Holiday lights and Christmas lights across the town center and festival grounds, where Cranger Weihnachtszauber and local Weihnachtsmärkte offer carnival rides, artisan stalls, and seasonal performances. Community concerts and tree lightings create joyful evenings for families. Visitors can find a range of festive events and activities that make Herne a welcoming place for winter fun and family-friendly holiday traditions.
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Christmas Markets
52 eventsWorld's largest Christmas tree with 138,000 lights
Christmas Shows
19 eventsA unique retelling of "A Christmas Carol" driven by love.
Christmas Parties
11 eventsNew Year's Eve package with gourmet dining and celebration.
Other Christmas Activities
15 eventsIce skating amidst historic industrial architecture.
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Weihnachtsstadt Dortmund
(Dortmund)
World's largest Christmas tree with 138,000 lights
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International Christmas Market Essen
(Essen)
Award-winning sustainable Christmas market with interactive escape game.
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Dortmunder Weihnachtsstadt (Dortmund Christmas City)
(Dortmund)
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
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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Christmas Giving Opportunities Near Herne
Give back this holiday season with volunteering and charitable opportunities in Herne.
WDR 2 Weihnachtswunder Essen
Live broadcast for charity from a glass studio
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- Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree Concert
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The Herner Christmas Market at Robert-Brauner-Platz and the Cranger Weihnachtszauber are the largest and most popular annual Christmas events in Herne.
Herne celebrates with traditional Christmas markets, local crafts, and festive food, often featuring regional specialties and handmade decorations.
The city center around Robert-Brauner-Platz and the Crange district are known for their festive light displays and holiday decorations.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at Robert-Brauner-Platz, Bahnhofstraße, and Kirmesplatz am Rhein-Herne-Kanal during the holiday season.
Visiting the Christmas markets, enjoying free light displays, and exploring festive neighborhoods are great budget-friendly ways to celebrate the holidays in Herne.
Families with kids enjoy the Herner Christmas Market, Cranger Weihnachtszauber, and local light displays, all offering activities and entertainment suitable for children.