Last updated: 11. November 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere in Recklinghausen with our comprehensive event guide. Whether you're a local or visitor, here you'll find all essential information for the advent season in our city.
The historic marketplace forms the heart of Christmas activities, surrounded by traditional half-timbered houses and the magnificent town hall. From here, the Christmas market extends through the old town, where visitors can stroll between decorated stalls. The neighboring cities of the Ruhr area, such as Herten and Marl, with their own Christmas markets, are easily accessible by public transport.
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Recklinghausen Holiday Markets and Shopping
Recklinghausen Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique Nostalgia bar and "Hut of Good Deeds" on the Kirchplatz.
- Description
- The Christmas market in Recklinghausen offers a diverse program with delicious food, handicrafts, and a colorful stage presence. Visitors can enjoy various attractions on the Altstadtmarkt, Kirchplatz, and Palais Vest.
- Where
- Recklinghausen | More Info : Recklinghausen Christmas Market
Evening Market Recklinghausen
- What to Expect
- Fridays with delicacies and live music on the Kirchplatz.
- Description
- The Abendmarkt Recklinghausen offers a variety of national and international delicacies, drinks, and live music on the Kirchplatz. On Fridays from 17:00 to 22:00, visitors can enjoy the evening comfortably.
- Where
- Recklinghausen | More Info : Evening Market Recklinghausen
Bochum Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- The high-wire show of the Flying Santa Claus with Falko Traber.
- Description
- The Bochum Christmas Market features 200 lovingly decorated market stalls, a medieval market, a fairy tale forest, an ice curling rink, and huge light sculptures.
- Where
- Bochum | More Info : Bochum Christmas Market
Dortmund Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- The world's largest Christmas tree with 48,000 LED lights.
- Description
- The Dortmund Christmas Market features a variety of stalls offering handmade crafts, Christmas decorations, and unique toys. The city delights visitors with savory dishes like Bratwurst and Westphalian Grillschinken, as well as sweet treats like roasted almonds and crepes.
- Where
- Dortmund | More Info : Dortmund Christmas Market
Essen Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of medieval market and light weeks.
- 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 numerous German regions. The Flachsmarkt transports visitors into a medieval world, while the Essener Lichtwochen uniquely enchant the entire city.
- Where
- Essen | More Info : Essen Christmas Market
Düsseldorf Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique themed markets with local and international offerings.
- Description
- The Christmas market in Düsseldorf offers a diverse range of local and international delicacies, as well as handmade and festive products. The various themed markets span from the old town to the Königsallee and Schadowstraße.
- Where
- Düsseldorf | More Info : Düsseldorf Christmas Market
Cologne Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Around 150 festively decorated stalls with handicrafts and food.
- Description
- The Cologne Cathedral Christmas Market features around 150 festively decorated stalls with handicrafts, gifts, and food. Over 300 Herrnhuter stars light up the sales stands and central stage.
- Where
- Cologne | More Info : Cologne Christmas Market
Münster Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Six Christmas markets in the historic old town.
- Description
- Six Christmas markets invite you to a cozy Christmas stroll. Charming concerts, high-quality exhibitions, and a meditative church program create a festive atmosphere. Anecdotal Advent tours tell the stories of Münster's traditions.
- Where
- Münster | More Info : Münster Christmas Market
Hamm Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- The Sparkassen-Eiszauber at the Pauluskirche.
- Description
- The Christmas market in Hamm around the beautiful Pauluskirche features colorful, festively decorated stalls offering gifts and culinary delights. A highlight is the Sparkassen-Eiszauber, an environmentally friendly ice rink offering unforgettable ice skating moments.
- Where
- Hamm | More Info : Hamm Christmas Market