Christmas hustle and bustle: the best excursion destinations in NRW to Advent

Christmas hustle and bustle: the best excursion destinations in NRW to Advent

Am Schloss Broich 28, 45479 Mülheim an der Ruhr, Deutschland - On the fourth weekend in Advent, December 21 and 22, 2024, North Rhine-Westphalia offers a variety of festive activities that are ideal to enjoy the anticipation for Christmas Eve. In many cities it will be the last opportunity to visit the popular Christmas markets before they close on December 23. There is a special Christmas atmosphere, especially in metropolises such as Cologne, Düsseldorf and Aachen, which can be felt in over 20 Christmas markets in Cologne. Here visitors can not only enjoy mulled wine and roasted almonds, but also experience the unique atmosphere on the Veedels Christmas markets in districts such as Sülz and Ehrenfeld, like 24rhein reports .

festive highlights in historical backdrops

A particularly attractive Christmas marketplace can be found at the Broich Castle in Mülheim an der Ruhr. Here the story becomes alive by artisans in historical robes, which show their skills in butcher art, candle casts and woodcut. The castle courtyard shines in the glow of torches and fireplaces, while jugglers and musicians ensure an authentic medieval experience. The evening fire shows also attract numerous visitors who can also look forward to a fairytale story in the castle chapel. This weekend is the opening times of the market on Saturday from 1pm to 10pm and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., so 24rhein Next .

Another highlight is the Christmas market in front of the Benrather Castle in Düsseldorf. This is still open to this day and attracts many visitors with its free admission and a diverse range of food and craft. The accessibility is ideal thanks to the U72 tram line and the nearby S-Bahn stations, which enables uncomplicated access to the market. The opening times are on Fridays from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., such as wdr .