Last updated: 11. November 2024
Plan your Christmas season in Juelich with our comprehensive event guide! Here you'll find all important events and activities of the festive season, offering a celebratory experience for both locals and visitors.
The historic marketplace in front of the Renaissance town hall transforms into an atmospheric Christmas market, while the Citadel and Propsteikirche provide the perfect setting for winter concerts. Along Kölnstraße, numerous stalls offer regional crafts, traditional foods, and mulled wine. The neighboring cities of Aachen and Düren, just 30 minutes away, complement the offerings with their traditional Christmas markets.
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Juelich Holiday Markets and Shopping
Jülich Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Diverse offerings of craftsmanship and culinary delights.
- Description
- The Jülicher Weihnachtsmarkt on the Schlossplatz offers a variety of gift ideas and culinary delights. Young and old can enjoy the festive atmosphere with food and mulled wine, preparing for the upcoming Christmas. The Nikolaus regularly visits the market to bring joy to the children. 45 exhibitors showcase their craftsmanship, including Advent wreaths, photo albums, and wood carvings.
- Where
- Jülich | More Info : Jülich Christmas Market
Aachen Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Medieval workshop activities and traditional Christmas food
- Description
- The Aachen Christmas Market offers a variety of stalls with traditional Christmas items, delicious food, and drinks. The festively lit Christmas markets invite you to an unforgettable experience.
- Where
- Aachen | More Info : Aachen Christmas Market
Cologne Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Star-shaped setup and over 70,000 LEDs.
- Description
- The Cologne Christmas Market features 150 festively decorated stalls with handicrafts, gifts, and food. On the sales stands and the central stage, around 300 Herrnhuter stars shine.
- Where
- Cologne | More Info : Cologne Christmas Market
Düsseldorf Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique themed markets featuring traditional craftsmanship and culinary delights.
- Description
- The Düsseldorf Christmas markets offer a diverse range of local and international delicacies, as well as handmade and seasonal products. The various themed markets invite visitors to stroll and linger, while enjoying the festively decorated stalls.
- Where
- Düsseldorf | More Info : Düsseldorf Christmas Market
Bonn Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Over 160 stalls with handmade and culinary offerings.
- Description
- The Bonn Christmas Market transforms the city center into a festive market with over 160 stalls offering handmade and culinary items.
- Where
- Bonn | More Info : Bonn Christmas Market
Essen Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique atmosphere created by a network of 100,000 light points over the Kennedyplatz.
- Description
- The 52nd International Christmas Market in Essen offers a variety of imaginative gift ideas, traditional Christmas presents, and culinary temptations from around 20 international countries and numerous German regions. The Flachsmarkt transports visitors into the world of the Middle Ages, while the Essener Lichtwochen enchant the entire city.
- Where
- Essen | More Info : Essen Christmas Market
Mönchengladbach Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Climate-neutral ice rink and diverse culinary offerings.
- Description
- The Mönchengladbacher Christmas Market offers a festive atmosphere with a children's carousel, a curling lane, and a climate-neutral ice rink for sledding or roller skating. There are hearty snacks like currywurst with fries or spit-roasted bread rolls, vegetarian options, and sweet treats. The modern Elchbar XL offers a variety of soft drinks and hot beverages with and without alcohol.
- Where
- Mönchengladbach | More Info : Mönchengladbach Christmas Market
Krefeld Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Specifically designed Christmas houses for Krefeld.
- Description
- The Krefelder Christmas market is a festive city garden from November 21 to December 23, 2024, located at the foot of the Dionysius Church. Specifically designed for Krefeld, the Christmas houses made of light wood and warm-red decorations enhance the festive city garden and create a charming atmosphere. The place, covered with bark mulch and decorated with "forest furniture," offers opportunities for marveling, relaxing, and enjoying the holiday season without missing out on festive moments, unique gift ideas, valuable products, delicious food, and warm drinks.
- Where
- Krefeld | More Info : Krefeld Christmas Market
Juelich Other Holiday Activities
Jülich Harvest Festival
- What to Expect
- Open Sunday with interesting stalls and rides.
- Description
- The Jülicher Herbstfest offers a variety of activities, including rides, stalls, and an entertaining stage program on the Schlossplatz.
- Where
- Jülich | More Info : Jülich Harvest Festival