Last updated: November 22, 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere in Rees with our event guide. We'll accompany you through the finest Christmas experiences in this historic Rhine city, from the traditional Christmas market to festive events.
The historic marketplace transforms into an atmospheric meeting point with traditional wooden huts and regional specialties. Along the medieval city wall, additional festivities extend, while the St. Mary's Assumption Church attracts visitors with its advent concerts. The neighboring cities of Emmerich and Xanten, just a short drive away, complement the winter program with their own Christmas markets.
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Rees Holiday Markets and Shopping
Rees Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- 30 wooden huts with handmade, artistic, and culinary offerings.
- Description
- The Et Rääße Weihnachtspädje is a joint event by the city of Rees, the Traffic and Beautification Association of Rees (VVV), and the Rees Advertising Community (RWG). The Christmas market takes place from November 29 to December 1, 2024, at the Sculpture Park up to the Bear Wall. There will be handmade music, offers from local traders and associations, as well as a program for children and adults. The culinary offerings are also not to be missed, with various stands offering a variety of treats.
- Where
- Rees | More Info : Rees Christmas Market
Uedem Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas market atmosphere around the Uedemer Brunnen.
- Description
- The traditional Büdchenzauber in Uedem takes place on December 15, 2024, around the Uedemer Brunnen. Visitors can look forward to a variety of Christmas market stalls and culinary offerings.
- Where
- Uedem | More Info : Uedem Christmas Market
Kevelaer Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Life-sized nativity scene with real animals and nativity play.
- Description
- The Kevelaer Christmas Market in the pilgrimage town of Kevelaer is a highlight of the Advent season. The city transforms into a festive atmosphere, attracting visitors from near and far. The centerpiece of the market is the Forum Pax Christi, where numerous exhibitors showcase their handmade and decorative goods. The offerings include nativity scenes, ceramics, candles, and Advent books. A life-sized nativity scene with real animals and the nativity play with Karl Timmermann draw attention.
- Where
- Kevelaer | More Info : Kevelaer Christmas Market
Kleve Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique atmosphere with local choirs and exhibitors.
- Description
- The Klever Christmas Market offers a variety of handmade gifts, culinary delights, and family-friendly activities. The event takes place from November 29 to December 8, 2024, around Pastor-Leinung Square and Koekkoek Square.
- Where
- Cleves | More Info : Kleve Christmas Market
Goch Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Diverse range of handmade crafts and goods
- Description
- The charming and popular Christmas market in Goch offers a diverse range of handmade crafts, handmade goods, and delicacies. An engaging stage program puts the visitors in a pre-Christmas mood and invites them to linger. The Christmas man and his elves are also back to hear the concerns and wishes of the children and offer advice.
- Where
- Goch | More Info : Goch Christmas Market
Hommersum Collection Point Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Fresh almonds and popcorn at the stalls.
- Description
- The Christmas market in the Galerie van Goch offers a diverse range of shops and stalls with fresh almonds, popcorn, and cotton candy. Santa Claus visits us on 07.12. with gifts for all children.
- Where
- Goch | More Info : Hommersum Collection Point Christmas Market
Achterhoek Village Square Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Traditional Christmas atmosphere with local specialties.
- Description
- The Christmas market on the Dorfplatz Achterhoek offers a cozy atmosphere with cookies, music, and a recited Christmas story.
- Where
- Kevelaer | More Info : Achterhoek Village Square Christmas Market