Kempen Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Kempen and surrounding areas
Kempen launches the Christmas season around the historic Marktplatz where Markt der Sterne Christmas Market and Weihnachtlicher Kunsthandwerkermarkt Dorenburg bring together Christmas lights, holiday activities, and seasonal entertainment near the city gate. The winding lanes fill with handcrafted gifts, savory snacks, and live music under festive lighting. With holiday activities and winter festivals for families and friends, Kempen offers plenty of things to do from market browsing to evening performances throughout the festive season.
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Christmas Markets
51 eventsChristmas market at a historic moated castle
Christmas Shows
19 eventsThe Grand Classic Ballet's traditional winter tour performance of Swan Lake.
Christmas Parties
7 eventsDual-area New Year's Eve party with 70s/80s and 90s music.
Other Christmas Activities
19 events600 sqm ice rink with daily events
Editor's Picks (6)
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Kö on Ice
(Düsseldorf)
Urban ice skating and ice stock sport on Königsallee
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Düsseldorfer Weihnachtsmarkt
(Düsseldorf)
Multi-location Christmas market with diverse offerings.
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Venlo on Ice
(Venlo)
600 sqm ice rink with daily events
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Schlossweihnacht Schloss Dyck
(Jüchen)
Christmas market at a historic moated castle
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Mülheimer Schiffsweihnacht
(Mülheim an der Ruhr)
Christmas market on ships with illuminated riverbank.
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Swan Lake - Grand Classic Ballet
(Duisburg)
The Grand Classic Ballet's traditional winter tour performance of Swan Lake.
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Christmas Lights Near Kempen
Additional holiday activities and unique Christmas experiences in Kempen.
Kö on Ice
Urban ice skating and ice stock sport on Königsallee
Lichterfest bei Schley's Ratingen
Atmospheric candlelight and fairy lights at a garden center.
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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.