Moenchengladbach Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Moenchengladbach and surrounding areas
Moenchengladbach welcomes Winter 2025 with Holiday lights strung across the Alten Markt and adjacent squares, where markets like Claus Markt der schönen Dinge and Das Zauberdorf offer handmade gifts and family attractions. Seasonal parades and staged holiday shows add theatrical sparkle to neighborhood evenings. From festive events to cozy winter activities, the city offers many things to do that celebrate the season and bring communities together.
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Christmas Markets
47 eventsChristmas market at a historic moated castle
Christmas Shows
17 eventsThe Grand Classic Ballet's traditional winter tour performance of Swan Lake.
Christmas Parties
10 eventsFestive Christmas brunch with culinary highlights
Christmas Lights
6 eventsUrban ice skating and ice stock sport on Königsallee
Other Christmas Activities
20 events600 sqm ice rink with daily events
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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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Monheim am Rhein Christmas Market
(Monheim am Rhein)
Expanded Christmas market across old town and Monheim Mitte.
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Schlossweihnacht Schloss Dyck
(Jüchen)
Christmas market at a historic moated castle
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Erkelenzer Weihnachtsmarkt
(Erkelenz)
Traditional German Christmas market with artisanal goods
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The main Christmas market in the city center and the Weihnachtscircus at Kunstwerk are among the largest annual events. These attract both locals and visitors with festive activities and entertainment.
Moenchengladbach blends regional customs with local flair, such as special Christmas concerts and puppet shows at the Bensberg market. The city also celebrates with unique neighborhood light displays and community events.
The city center and areas around parks like Kaiser-Friedrich-Park are known for festive light displays. Residential neighborhoods also feature charming, family-decorated streets.
The main Christmas market is in the city center, and smaller artisan markets pop up in neighborhoods and at local venues. The 'Unikat' market at Schloss Bensberg is also a great spot for unique gifts.
Free activities include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending outdoor concerts, and exploring the main Christmas market. Many churches also host free holiday events and carol services.
Families enjoy the Weihnachtscircus, puppet shows at Bensberg, and kid-friendly activities at the main Christmas market. Parks with light displays and seasonal workshops are also popular with children.