Christmas markets · Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf Christmas Markets 2026
Dusseldorf has seven Christmas markets in this guide. Roncalli's Weihnachtspromenade on the Rhine bank (19 Nov - 30 Dec 2026) is the most stylish, and the market at Benrath Palace, open Friday to Sunday only, is the most romantic. Schadowplatz and the Schauspielhaus market are the best in the city centre, and The Winter Village sits on the Königsallee.
7 markets · checked October 2026
- Roncalli's Christmas Promenade Dusseldorf (Weihnachtspromenade)2026: 19 Nov - 30 Dec 2026Free entry.
- Benrath Palace Christmas Market (Weihnachtsmarkt Schloss Benrath)2026 dates to be confirmedFree entry, prices high.
- Nordstraße Christmas Market2026 dates to be confirmedFree entry.
- Schadowplatz Christmas Market2026 dates to be confirmedFree entry.
- Schauspielhaus Christmas Market (Playhouse)2026 dates to be confirmedFree entry.
- Benrath Christmas Village (Benrather Weihnachtsdörfchen)2026 dates to be confirmedFree entry; food rather expensive.
- The Winter Village2026 dates to be confirmedFree entry; upmarket price level.
🧒 With kids
- Benrath Palace Christmas Market (Weihnachtsmarkt Schloss Benrath) · Dusseldorf
- Schadowplatz Christmas Market · Dusseldorf
- Winter Market at the CBE (Wintermarkt im CBE) · Cologne
- Rudolfplatz Christmas Market - Nikolausdorf (St Nicholas Village) · Cologne
- Angels' Market (Markt der Engel) · Cologne
- Heinzel's Winter Fairytale - Old Town Christmas Market (Heinzels Wintermärchen) · Cologne
✨ Date night
- Roncalli's Christmas Promenade Dusseldorf (Weihnachtspromenade) · Dusseldorf
- Schauspielhaus Christmas Market (Playhouse) · Dusseldorf
- Benrath Christmas Village (Benrather Weihnachtsdörfchen) · Dusseldorf
- The Winter Village · Dusseldorf
- Max und Moritz Wine Market (Max und Moritz Weinmarkt) · Cologne
- Ehrenfeld Christmas Market (Weihnachtsmarkt in Ehrenfeld) · Cologne
🎉 With friends
- Nordstraße Christmas Market · Dusseldorf
- Christmas Market at Herbrands (Weihnachtsmarkt im Herbrands) · Cologne
- Advent at Geisselmarkt (Advent am Geisselmarkt) · Cologne
- Stadtgarten Christmas Market (Weihnachtsmarkt im Stadtgarten) · Cologne
- HEAVENUE · Cologne
- Cologne Cathedral Christmas Market (Weihnachtsmarkt am Kölner Dom) · Cologne
Christmas village
IllustrationChristmas village · Dusseldorf
Roncalli's Christmas Promenade Dusseldorf (Weihnachtspromenade)
✨ Date night🎉 With friendsWhat's there
- On the Rhine bank under illuminated trees
- Historic food trucks and sales wagons
- Glass pop-up restaurants
- Ferris wheel at Burgplatz
What visitors sayGoogle 4.7 ★ · 115 reviews
Small but very charming - many call it Dusseldorf's prettiest and most unusual market, with nostalgic wagons and a view of the Rhine. In the evening it can get so full that some visitors left again.
The most stylish market in Dusseldorf, ideal for a date.
- 2026
- 19 Nov - 30 Dec 2026
- Cost
- Free entry.
Getting there and parking
- U-Bahn to Heinrich-Heine-Allee, then on foot to the Rhine.
Worth knowing
- Daily 11:00-21:00, Friday and Saturday until 22:00; runs until 30 December.
- Dogs are allowed.
IllustrationChristmas village · Dusseldorf
The Winter Village
✨ Date nightWhat's there
- Winter village on the Königsallee
- Elegant stalls with high-quality crafts
- Festive lighting along the whole Kö
What visitors say
Visitors describe elegant Christmas stalls, high-quality crafts and the whole Kö in a sea of lights.
The smartest part of the Dusseldorf Christmas market - for strolling and looking.
- Dates
- 2026 dates to be confirmed
- Cost
- Free entry; upmarket price level.
Getting there and parking
- Königsallee in Dusseldorf city centre.
Worth knowing
- Combine it with the Old Town and the city's themed markets.
Castle market
IllustrationCastle market · Dusseldorf
Benrath Palace Christmas Market (Weihnachtsmarkt Schloss Benrath)
✨ Date night🧒 With kidsWhat's there
- On the forecourt of the Rococo Benrath Palace
- Atmospheric lights and wooden huts
- Elf train for small children
- Friday to Sunday only
What visitors sayGoogle 3.6 ★ · 58 reviews
The palace setting and the lighting delight; it is easy to strike up a conversation. Because the market only opens at weekends, it gets full in the evening with queues at the chalets; many miss crafts and find the prices high.
Dusseldorf's most romantic market - come early on Friday.
- Dates
- 2026 dates to be confirmed
- Cost
- Free entry, prices high.
Getting there and parking
- S-Bahn to Düsseldorf-Benrath, then about 10 minutes on foot.
- Tram 701 to Benrather Schloss.
Worth knowing
- Open Friday to Sunday only during Advent.
- Come in the early evening; later, queues form.
Holiday market
IllustrationHoliday market · Dusseldorf
Nordstraße Christmas Market
🎉 With friendsWhat's there
- Market in the Pempelfort quarter
- Food and accessories
What visitors say
Residents find it varied and nice; for outsiders the trip is not worth it according to visitors, and with tall vehicles you will hardly find a parking space.
A neighborhood market for Pempelfort - do not travel specially.
- Dates
- 2026 dates to be confirmed
- Cost
- Free entry.
Getting there and parking
- Nordstraße in Düsseldorf-Pempelfort; better by train than by car.
Worth knowing
- With tall vehicles (over 1.90 m) do not plan on multi-storey car parks.
IllustrationHoliday market · Dusseldorf
Schadowplatz Christmas Market
🧒 With kids✨ Date nightWhat's there
- Fairytale market at the Kö-Bogen
- Around 15,000 LED lights
- Fairytale-world theme
What visitors say
An enchanting fairytale world amid the modern architecture of the Kö-Bogen, warm and well attended. Some are bothered by party music at the mulled wine stands.
Dusseldorf's prettiest city-centre market for children.
- Dates
- 2026 dates to be confirmed
- Cost
- Free entry.
Getting there and parking
- U-Bahn to Schadowstraße or Heinrich-Heine-Allee.
Worth knowing
- It is quieter on weekdays.
Holiday market · Dusseldorf
Schauspielhaus Christmas Market (Playhouse)
✨ Date night🎉 With friendsWhat's there
- On Gustaf-Gründgens-Platz in front of the green facade of Kö-Bogen II
- Snow machine in the evening
- Glühteufel stand
What visitors say
Fantastic in the evening when the snow machine runs, with a good mood and tasty mulled wine.
Dusseldorf's most photogenic market.
- Dates
- 2026 dates to be confirmed
- Cost
- Free entry.
Getting there and parking
- U-Bahn to Schadowstraße.
Worth knowing
- Come in the evening.
Holiday market · Dusseldorf
Benrath Christmas Village (Benrather Weihnachtsdörfchen)
✨ Date night🎉 With friendsWhat's there
- Around 60 huts modelled on Benrath Palace
- Upmarket offer: crafts, ceramics, antiques
- Small stage
What visitors say
Praised are the decorative huts, the calm, safe atmosphere and the upmarket offer. Criticism concerns the loud stage with a lot of bass and high food prices (3 potato fritters EUR 5).
A pretty district Christmas village - combine it at the weekend with the market at Benrath Palace.
- Dates
- 2026 dates to be confirmed
- Cost
- Free entry; food rather expensive.
Getting there and parking
- Hauptstraße in Düsseldorf-Benrath.
Worth knowing
- If you prefer calm, avoid the stage times.
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