Overview
- Hamburg’s Rahlstedt market, branded “Winterterrassen,” is permanently cancelled after two seasons due to weak revenues, according to local organisers.
- Dortmund’s Schloss Bodelschwingh Christmas market is suspended for two years because of extensive renovation work on the listed castle.
- Castrop-Rauxel’s Hof Menken launches the Landweihnacht on 27–30 November with two large tents, about 30 stalls, a living nativity and a €5 entry fee, with free admission for children under 12.
- Paderborn/Lippstadt Airport will stage the Adventszauber on 30 November from 11:00 to 17:00 with roughly 60 stands spread across the terminal and parking area P1.
- Düsseldorf introduces wheelchair-friendly tables, ramps at many stands, accessible WCs and Braille menus, while Essen debuts a “Glühwein-Krimi” outdoor escape game and Bochum sells a €10 Weihnachtspass from 18 November with about 40 coupons offering savings up to 50%.