Klever Weihnachtsmarkt
Visitors can stroll among decorated market stalls offering felt crafts, wood carvings, ceramics, jewelry, and holiday decorations illuminated by glowing Christmas trees and fairy lights. Food stands serve seasonal treats including waffles, roasted almonds, chocolate skewers, bratwurst, fried mushrooms, and mulled wine. Children can meet Saint Nicholas to recite poems or sing songs and receive traditional Weckmänner pastries.
What to Expect
Festive market stalls, handcrafted gifts, treats, and a visit from Saint Nicholas.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Der Vorstand
Food & Drink
Food and drink include waffles, roasted almonds, chocolate skewers, bratwurst, fried mushrooms and mulled wine.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children and christmas-market shoppers
Vibe
Festive and relaxed
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Parking: Follow the signs for the Christmas market parking lot.
Tips & Advice
- Follow the signs for “Parkplatz Weihnachtsmarkt” as you approach Kleve Zentrum and the town hall to find the designated market parking.
- From the Netherlands, use the listed Arnhem, Venlo or Nijmegen routes, then follow signs toward Kleve Zentrum and Rathaus.
- If visiting with children, arrive for Nikolaus on December 4 at 18:00; children may sing or recite a poem and receive a Weckmann.
- Help children prepare a short song or poem to share with Nikolaus, since the event invites them to sing or recite.
- Dress warmly for browsing the outdoor market, especially if you plan to linger among the stalls and lights.
Special Events & Promotions
- Saint Nicholas arrives on December 4; children can sing or recite a poem and receive Weckmänner.
- New ideas and decorations for the 51st market.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I buy at the stalls?
The decorated booths sell Christmas decorations, felt goods, wood carvings, ceramics, jewelry and more.
What is there to eat and drink?
Sweet stalls have waffles, roasted almonds and chocolate skewers. There's also bratwurst, fried mushrooms and Glühwein.
What is there for children?
Saint Nicholas arrives at the market on December 4. Children can sing him a song or recite a poem, and he hands out Weckmänner (sweet bread figures).
Where do I park?
Follow the 'Parkplatz Weihnachtsmarkt' signs. By car, take the A3 exit Emmerich or the A57 exit Kleve, then follow signs for Kleve Zentrum and then Rathaus.
How can I become an exhibitor?
Send exhibitor enquiries by email to aussteller@kleverweihnachtsmarkt.de.
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