Overview
- Düsseldorf’s market areas remain open through December 30, 2025, while the ice rink on the Kö stays in operation until January 11, 2026.
- Duisburg continues until December 30, 2025, featuring a new synthetic skating track that organizers say reduces energy use and environmental impact.
- Essen-Steele runs until January 4, 2026, with weekday hours to 20:00 and weekend food stalls serving until 22:00.
- In Berlin, Breitscheidplatz and the Humboldt Forum winter market operate until January 4, 2026, Gendarmenmarkt ends on December 31 with a New Year’s Eve celebration, and Schloss Charlottenburg closes on December 28.
- Across Brandenburg, Potsdam’s market is open until December 28 with end-of-season events, Brandenburg an der Havel runs to December 30, and Cottbus keeps its ice rink active until January 4 despite most stalls closing earlier.