Dusseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia · November 19 to December 30, 2026
Dusseldorf Christmas Markets
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Dusseldorf Christmas Markets
When is Dusseldorf Christmas Markets 2026?
Dusseldorf Christmas Markets 2026 runs November 19 to December 30, 2026.
2026November 19 to December 30, 2026Confirmed
2027November 18 to December 30, 2027By the calendar
How the dates are set: The markets open around November 19-20 and run until December 30; the city announces the dates each year.
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Source: visitduesseldorf.de
Dusseldorf Christmas Markets schedule
- 2026 hours: The markets are open 11am to 8pm Sunday to Thursday and 11am to 9pm Friday and Saturday, except on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day.
- Christmas Eve: A blogger lists the markets as open 11am to 3pm on December 24.
- Boxing Day: A blogger lists the markets as open 2pm to 9pm on December 26. They are closed on December 25.
- Sunday, November 22, 2026: Totensonntag is a traditional quiet day in Germany that can affect opening hours, so check closed days.
Getting to Dusseldorf Christmas Markets
- From Amsterdam Central Station, ICE trains run directly to Dusseldorf 7 times a day in a bit more than 2 hours. Tickets could be booked from EUR 20 for 2026 markets.
- Cologne is just 30 minutes by train from Dusseldorf, and a Christmas Market Express train links several of its main locations.
Sources: nsinternational.com, takethekidseverywhere.com
Where to stay in Dusseldorf
- The markets are all central, so staying near Konigsallee makes them easy to walk to. One blogger stayed at the Leonardo Royal Hotel, right near Konigsallee, and another recommends Das Carls Hotel as central and Moxy Dusseldorf City as a short walk from the city centre.
- A blogger suggests booking early and visiting in the first or second week of the markets for better flight and hotel deals and fewer crowds.
Sources: takethekidseverywhere.com, helenabradbury.com
History of Dusseldorf Christmas Markets
Dusseldorf has seven Christmas markets, each with its own theme. For the first time in 2026, the Konigsallee Christmas Market opens as The Winter Village.
Source: nsinternational.com
Dusseldorf Christmas Markets: questions people ask
When are the Dusseldorf Christmas markets in 2026?
They run from 19 November to 30 December 2026, according to the city's visitor guide.
Are the Dusseldorf Christmas markets open on Christmas Day?
No. The markets are closed on December 25. They reopen on December 26, usually with reduced hours.
What are the Dusseldorf Christmas market opening hours?
They are open 11am to 8pm Sunday to Thursday and 11am to 9pm Friday and Saturday, except on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day.
How many Christmas markets are in Dusseldorf?
There are seven Christmas markets, each with its own theme.
When is the best time to visit the Dusseldorf Christmas markets?
Aim for the first or second week of the markets, in late November or early December, to avoid the biggest crowds. One blogger found the first weekend packed and recommends a weekday.
Sources: visitduesseldorf.de, takethekidseverywhere.com, helenabradbury.com, nsinternational.com
About Dusseldorf Christmas Markets
Seven themed Christmas markets across Dusseldorf's Old Town and shopping streets, with a 50-meter Ferris wheel.
Dusseldorf spreads its Christmas markets over several squares, each with its own theme. The Engelchenmarkt is the angel market, and Burgplatz has a Ferris wheel of over 50 meters. Mulled wine comes in a collectible mug at each location, with a small deposit. The first weekend is packed, so a weekday visit is calmer.
Know before you go
- The markets are closed on Christmas Day, and have shorter hours on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day.
- Mulled wine is served in a different collectible mug at each location, with a small deposit (pfand).
- Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) is closest, and Cologne is about 30 minutes by train from Dusseldorf.
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