Cranger Weihnachtszauber
Visitors can experience a bustling festive theme park featuring a traditional Christmas market, fairy tale forest, and over 100 attractions. Guests can ride the White Wheel Ferris wheel, roller coasters, carousels, and bumper cars, or glide across a real ice rink and play Bavarian curling on covered, heated lanes. Entertainment across the grounds includes high-wire flying Santa Claus performances, elf magic shows, fire shows, and a grand Christmas parade.
What to Expect
Europe's largest mobile Christmas theme market with rides, shows, and skating.
Event Details
Duration
For tour operators visiting with a travel group, the recommended length of stay is 4 to 6 hours.
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Cranger Weihnachtsveranstaltungs GmbH
Food & Drink
Food stalls serve culinary treats, and visitors can reserve tables in the Cranger Weihnachtsstube for mulled wine and treats; covered, heated seating is available.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and groups looking for rides and winter activities
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
€
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: €2 per person. – Get tickets
- Hours: Monday to Friday: 2:00 PM – 9:45 PM; Saturday and Sunday: 12:00 PM – 9:45 PM; Sunday of the Dead: 6:00 PM – 9:45 PM; December 26: 12:00 PM – 9:45 PM. Closed Christmas Eve and December 25.
- Parking: More than 1,500 parking spaces are available and parking costs €5. The page directs drivers to parking lots 1, 2, and 3 depending on their route, and lists navigation addresses for each. There are also 250 bicycle parking spaces and an e-scooter parking area near the entrance on An der Cranger Kirche. Reserved bus parking spaces are available on the event grounds.
- Accessibility: Entrances and many attractions feature flat, wheelchair-accessible ramps, alongside accessible restrooms, designated disabled parking, and a barrier-free Ferris wheel gondola.
- Pets: Dogs are allowed on a leash, except listed dogs/fighting dogs. Dogs are not allowed in rides and shows or in some food and beverage establishments.
Tips & Advice
- Book a curling lane or a table in the Cranger Weihnachtsstube ahead of time, because these reservations are popular and fill up quickly.
- Plan separate money for rides, food and drinks, because you pay for these directly at each vendor and the entry fee doesn't cover them.
- If you're coming by train from a nearby city, change to a bus at Wanne-Eickel Central Station, where line 323 runs to the Crange stop.
- If you're cycling, use the 250 bicycle spaces near the entrance on An der Cranger Kirche, where there is also a large e-scooter parking area.
- If you're bringing your dog, plan around rides and shows, because dogs aren't allowed in them or in some of the food and drink places.
Special Events & Promotions
- The real ice rink and the Bavarian curling lanes are back this year.
- You can book Bavarian curling lanes for groups of friends, family or colleagues.
- You can reserve tables in the Cranger Weihnachtsstube on their own or together with a curling lane.
- The entry fee includes a discount on a ride in the new WhiteWheel Ferris wheel with enclosed gondolas.
- On the Sunday of the Dead, the fair only opens in the evening.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Cranger Weihnachtszauber good for young kids?
Yes, it's made for the whole family. Kids can meet Snow White and Cinderella in the fairy tale forest, see Santa Claus on the Weihnachtszauber stage and pose at three photo spots with characters from film and TV.
What happens if it rains or snows?
Many attractions are covered. The food and drink vendors have covered, heated seating for over 1,500 people. The starting area of the Bavarian curling lanes is also covered and heated, so you can play in any weather.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, as long as it's on a leash. Listed dogs (fighting dogs) are not allowed. Dogs can't go on rides or into shows, and some food and drink places don't allow them either.
Where should I park?
Follow the parking signs and staff will guide you to a space. From the A42 coming from Gelsenkirchen, take the Herne-Wanne exit to Parking Lot 3. From the Herne-Crange exit, use Lots 1 and 3. From Herne via Heerstraße, use Lot 2. There are more than 1,500 spaces.
How long should a group plan to stay, and can we come by coach?
The recommended stay for groups is 4 to 6 hours. There are reserved bus parking spaces on the grounds, and bus drivers get food and drink tokens at the event office. Tour operators can come without registering, but registering by contact form or email to busfahrt@cranger-weihnachtszauber.de unlocks the group benefits.
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