Overview
- Essen’s International Christmas Market runs from November 14 to December 23 with the WDR 2 Weihnachtswunder scheduled for December 13–17 on Burgplatz and a sustainability push using green power, reusable crockery and plastic-free rules.
- Dortmund’s market operates November 20 to December 30 and features a roughly 45‑meter illuminated tree built from about 1,200 firs and more than 138,000 LED lights alongside citywide light installations.
- Berlin offers over 100 markets, including Alexanderplatz from November 24 to December 26 (daily 11:00–22:00) and the indoor “Merry Markthalle” at Kreuzberg’s Markthalle Neun on the three Advent Sundays (December 7, 14 and 21) from 11:00–18:00.
- Community events lead the coming days with Weilburg’s ‘Lichterzelt’ market on December 12–14 and 19–21 (about 45 huts; opening by Mayor Dr. Johannes Hanisch on December 12 at 18:00) and Wörth’s single‑day ‘Weihnachten im Dorf’ on December 13 (14:00–22:00) with 39 stands and waived stall fees.
- Mülheim’s Altstadt Advent market enters its final days through Sunday, December 14, with organizers reporting strong turnout and offering €15 Nordmann firs for reservation and pickup on Monday, December 15.