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Last updated: December 01, 2024

Discover the festive winter season in Moers with our comprehensive event guide. We have compiled the most beautiful events and activities that our city has to offer during the Advent season.

The historic marketplace transforms into an atmospheric Christmas market, while Moers Castle serves as a picturesque backdrop. Along Neustraße and Steinstraße, decorated shop windows invite you to stroll, and the Royal Court offers traditional craftsmanship. In the surrounding area, the Christmas markets in Duisburg and Krefeld are also attractive destinations, easily accessible by public transport.

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Moers Holiday Markets and Shopping

What to Expect:

Lovingly decorated wooden huts and festively adorned fir trees.

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The Duisburg Christmas Market transforms the city center into a glittering sea of lights with lovingly decorated wooden huts and festively adorned fir trees. The scent of cinnamon and anise, as well as gingerbread and spekulatius, fills the air. In the glow of the huts, one can find traditional handicrafts, unique gift items, and Christmas decorations. Winter fun for young and old is available at the ice rink of the Stadtwerke Duisburg.

Where: Duisburg | More Info: Duisburg Christmas Market

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Unique themed markets throughout the city center.

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The Christmas market in Düsseldorf offers a diverse range of local and international delicacies as well as handmade and seasonal products. The various themed markets invite visitors to stroll between festively decorated stalls and enjoy mulled wine and festive treats.

Where: Düsseldorf | More Info: Düsseldorf Christmas Market

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Unique combination of medieval market and Christmas light magic.

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The International Christmas Market in Essen attracts with around 170 stalls offering imaginative gift ideas, traditional Christmas presents, and culinary temptations from about 20 international countries and numerous German regions. The Flachsmarket transports visitors into the world of the Middle Ages, while the Essener Lichtwochen enchant the entire city.

Where: Essen | More Info: Essen Christmas Market

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Over 50 colorful Christmas huts in Santa’s Village.

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The Christmas market at Centro Oberhausen transforms into a festive wonderland from mid-November to Christmas with 150 wooden huts offering a variety of attractions, including mulled wine, handmade crafts, and events like the Bergweihnachtsmarkt, Santa’s Village, and the Wichtelmarkt.

Where: Oberhausen | More Info: Oberhausen Christmas Market

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Specially designed Christmas houses for Krefeld.

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The Advent market in Krefeld offers a unique atmosphere with specially designed Christmas houses, Himalayan birches, and ornamental apples. Visitors can marvel, relax, and enjoy the natural beauty of the city garden.

Where: Krefeld | More Info: Advent Market in Krefeld

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Handmade products and Christmas treats.

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The Mülheimer Schiffsweihnacht offers a variety of handmade products such as jewelry, decorations, and clothing, as well as art objects made from upcycled materials. There are also Christmas treats, live music, and free activities for children at Haus Ruhrnatur.

Where: Mülheim an der Ruhr | More Info: Mülheim an der Ruhr Christmas Market

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Two ice stock lanes and a colorful stage program.

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The Bottroper Weihnachtszauber offers a diverse program with art and craft stalls, mulled wine huts, and wooden huts, particularly appealing to families.

Where: Bottrop | More Info: Bottrop Christmas Market

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Diverse range of handmade and baked items.

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The Nikolausmarkt in Gladbeck offers a diverse range of handmade, baked, decorative, and artistic items. Associations, schools, kindergartens, craftsmen, and businesses present themselves here. Whether decorative, cozy, or lovingly designed children's toys – the palette is diverse.

Where: Gladbeck | More Info: Gladbeck Christmas Market

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Unique Nostalgiebar and "Hütte der guten Taten" on the Kirchplatz.

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The Recklinghausen Christmas Market offers a diverse program on three locations: Altstadtmarkt, Kirchplatz, and Löhrhof at Palais Vest. Visitors can enjoy delicious food, buy handmade crafts, and enjoy the colorful entertainment program for families and children.

Where: Recklinghausen | More Info: Recklinghausen Christmas Market

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Charitable huts with homemade cookies and artistic postcards.

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The Herner Christmas Market is a small but fine tradition that invites weihnachtlich decorated huts into the city center of Herne. The predominantly owner-operated huts create a family-friendly atmosphere. Many have been loyal to the location in Herne for years and offer artistic crafts and handmade knitting and crochet works. The format of the charitable huts provides approximately 30 associations and non-profit organizations with the opportunity to present their work.

Where: Herne | More Info: Herne Christmas Market

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High-wire show of the Flying Santa Claus and light sculptures in the Fairy Tale Forest.

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The Bochum Christmas Market features numerous stalls with traditional crafts, delicious food, and warm drinks. The highlight includes the high-wire show of the Flying Santa Claus and the light sculptures in the Fairy Tale Forest.

Where: Bochum | More Info: Bochum Christmas Market

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The world's largest Christmas tree with 48,000 LED lights.

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The Dortmund Christmas Market features over 250 stalls with handmade crafts, Christmas decorations, and unique toys. The city offers a variety of culinary delights including bratwurst, Westphalian grilled sausage, and sweet treats like roasted almonds and crepes. The 45-meter tall Christmas tree with 48,000 LED lights is a standout feature.

Where: Dortmund | More Info: Dortmund Christmas Market

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