List of Christmas markets

The crackling of the warming fire and the spicy aroma of delicious baked goods and smoked meats. Knights and damsels, craftsmen and court jesters take you into a magical medieval atmosphere. The Broich Castle Christmas invites you to experience Christmas traditions of the past on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th weekends in Advent.

The year of events at Satzvey Castle comes to an atmospheric close with what is probably the most beautiful and romantic Christmas market with a medieval nativity play.

In the magical Christmas world of Westfield Centro in Oberhausen, sparkling lights, festive market stalls and an impressive Ferris wheel await you.

In Dortmund, known as the Christmas city and famous for having the world's largest Christmas tree, you will find a multitude of stalls offering gift ideas and delicacies.

From November the Bad Oeynhausen Christmas market invites you to take a winter stroll through the town center and spa gardens. The Christmas lights in the park with the Westphalian gift market attract young and old to the spa gardens and make eyes light up in front of the illuminated historic spa backdrop.

Large Christmas market against a unique backdrop, at the foot of the impressive cathedral and UNESCO World Heritage Site Cologne Cathedral.

The Christmas market in Bad Holzhausen traditionally opens on the second weekend of Advent and offers a small but exquisite range of products against the historic backdrop of the Hudenbeck manor.

Whether at the Medieval Market or between fairy tales and floating Santas, this year's market is once again packed with attractions and a total of around 200 stalls, transforming it into a world of its own.

Discover the delights of the Hammer Christmas Market, with attractions for all ages, from mulled wine to children's carousels.

Decorated wooden houses are set up around the romantic market square in Monschau. Trees of light and "floating starry skies" adorn the streets and alleyways.