Leverkusen Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Leverkusen and surrounding areas
Leverkusen lights up Christmas 2025 with neighborhood charm and winter festivals centered around local squares and city parks near the Bayer cross. Experience the Leverkusen Christkindchen Market and the Pre-Christmas Market at Lambertsmühle where Christmas lights transform lanes into festive promenades and seasonal activities bustle. With outdoor music, family-friendly winter festivals, and cozy market stalls, the city invites visitors to enjoy Christmas markets and illuminated streets for a warm, communal holiday experience.
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Christmas Markets
52 eventsPremium Christmas market with over 140 stalls and ISO sustainability certification.
Christmas Shows
21 eventsPowerful classical performances and community sing-alongs
Christmas Parties
10 eventsAll-inclusive rooftop New Year's Eve party with panoramic city views.
Other Christmas Activities
13 eventsCommunity Advent sing-along led by a renowned choir
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Weihnachtsmarkt am Kölner Dom
(Köln)
Premium Christmas market with over 140 stalls and ISO sustainability certification.
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Christmas Market at Cologne Cathedral
(Cologne)
Premium Christmas market at Cologne Cathedral
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Monheim am Rhein Christmas Market
(Monheim am Rhein)
Expanded Christmas market across old town and Monheim Mitte.
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Markt der Engel auf dem Neumarkt
(Köln)
Market of Angels with star lights and fairytale characters
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Hafen-Weihnachtsmarkt am Schokoladenmuseum
(Köln)
Maritime Christmas market with a 50m Ferris wheel.
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Leverkusen Christkindchen Market
European-style Christmas market with diverse vendor applications.
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Christmas Lights Near Leverkusen
Additional holiday activities and unique Christmas experiences in Leverkusen.
China Lights at Cologne Zoo
Illuminated prehistoric creatures and interactive light art.
Monheimer Sternenzauber mit Eislaufbahn
Festive ice rink and ice stock sport in Monheim Mitte.
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The biggest annual events include the Dünnwalder Adventsmarkt and the Leverkusener Winterdorf, both offering festive markets, light displays, and seasonal entertainment that draw locals and visitors alike.
Leverkusen’s holiday traditions often center around community markets and the Adventsfahrtag, a festive steam train event that adds a unique local touch to the season’s celebrations.
Dünnwald and the areas around the Leverkusener Winterdorf are known for their impressive neighborhood displays, making them ideal spots to enjoy Christmas lights in Leverkusen.
You can find Christmas markets and local artisans at the Dünnwalder Adventsmarkt and the Leverkusener Winterdorf market, both showcasing a variety of vendor stalls with crafts and seasonal goods.
Enjoying neighborhood light displays, visiting free-entry markets, and attending community events like the Adventsfahrtag offer budget-friendly ways to celebrate the holidays in Leverkusen.
Family-friendly options include the Leverkusener Winterdorf with its festive atmosphere, children’s activities, and the Adventsfahrtag steam train event, all providing fun for kids and adults alike.