Last updated: 11. November 2024
Discover the festive winter season in Krefeld with our comprehensive event guide. We present you with the most beautiful Christmas activities that accompany both locals and visitors throughout the Advent season.
Around Von-der-Leyen-Platz and the historic marketplace, traditional Christmas markets await you with regional specialties and handicrafts. The City of Silk transforms with its festive illumination along Königstraße into a winter meeting point, while the City Theater and Kaiser Wilhelm Museum area offer cultural highlights of the festive season.
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Krefeld Holiday Markets and Shopping
Krefeld Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Special Weihnachtshäuschen designed for Krefeld, made of light wood and warm-red decorations.
- Description
- Under the Dionysius Church, a festive winter garden will be created from November 21 to December 23, 2024. Himalayan birches, decorative apples, blackberries, and red hawthorns spread a natural charm in the warm light. Special Weihnachtshäuschen designed for Krefeld, made of light wood and warm-red decorations, enhance the festive atmosphere and create a charming city idyll. The place laid with mulch and decorated with "Waldmöbel" offers opportunities for marveling, relaxing, and lingering.
- Where
- Krefeld | More Info : Krefeld Christmas Market
Düsseldorf Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique themed markets with traditional craftsmanship and culinary delights.
- Description
- The Christmas market in Düsseldorf offers a diverse selection of local and international delicacies as well as handmade and seasonal products. The various themed markets invite visitors to enjoy the festive atmosphere and find Christmas gifts.
- Where
- Düsseldorf | More Info : Düsseldorf Christmas Market
Duisburg Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Lovingly decorated wooden huts and festively decorated trees.
- Description
- The Duisburg Christmas Market transforms the city center into a dazzling light display with over a hundred lovingly decorated wooden huts and festively decorated trees. The scent of cinnamon and anise, as well as gingerbread and speculoos, fills the air. In the glow of the huts, one can find traditional handicrafts, unique gift items, and Christmas decorations. There is winter fun for young and old at the ice rink of the Duisburg City Works.
- Where
- Duisburg | More Info : Duisburg Christmas Market
Christmas Bazaar in Essen
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of medieval market and Essener Lichtwochen.
- Description
- The International Christmas Market in Essen features around 170 stalls offering imaginative gift ideas, traditional Christmas presents, and culinary delights from approximately 20 international countries and various German regions. The Flachsmarkt transports visitors to the world of the Middle Ages, while the Essener Lichtwochen enchant the entire city.
- Where
- Essen | More Info : Christmas Bazaar in Essen
Krefeld Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Krefeld Christmas Gala
- What to Expect
- International top program with award-winning artists and clownery.
- Description
- The 11th Krefelder Christmas Circus presents an international top program with award-winning artists, clownery, and live music in a festive atmosphere. The show "Fairytales" enchants with breathtaking performances and an imaginative atmosphere.
- Where
- Krefeld | More Info : Krefeld Christmas Gala
New Year's Eve Celebration in Düsseldorf
- What to Expect
- Unique show program featuring a Cher show and Udo Jürgens impersonator.
- Description
- The New Year's Eve party in Düsseldorf features a comprehensive show program with a gala buffet and various drinks. Alongside the Cher show and the Udo Jürgens impersonator, the Nightlife Party Band ensures an entertaining dance floor.
- Where
- Düsseldorf | More Info : New Year's Eve Celebration in Düsseldorf
Christmas Concert in Duisburg
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas music in the Mercatorhalle Duisburg.
- Description
- The Christmas concert by the Polizeichor Duisburg offers a unique blend of music and festive atmosphere. The singers and singers present a variety of classical and modern Christmas songs that immerse the audience in a festive atmosphere.
- Where
- Duisburg | More Info : Christmas Concert in Duisburg
Krefeld Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Brunch at the Hotel
- What to Expect
- Childcare and puppet show
- Description
- At the Christmas brunch in Stadtwaldhaus, you can enjoy a great meal with your family. Childcare and entertainment by a puppeteer create a memorable atmosphere.
- Where
- Krefeld | More Info : Christmas Brunch at the Hotel