The enchanting Christmas markets in NRW: a festival for the senses!

The enchanting Christmas markets in NRW: a festival for the senses!

Oberhausen, Deutschland - The Christmas season in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) shines in full splendor with numerous festive Christmas markets in 2024, which attract visitors from near and far. Particularly noteworthy are the elaborately designed markets in Dortmund, Münster and Essen, which not only inspire with a variety of stands, but also with impressive attractions. In Dortmund, guests can expect the "Christmas city", one of the largest Christmas markets in Germany, where the country's largest Christmas tree, decorated with hundreds of LEDs, on which Leeds is the highlight. Over 250 stands offer a rich selection of handicrafts and culinary delights and with special rides is also well taken care of for families. The market is open until December 30th, and on weekends until 10 p.m., such as Ruhr24 reported.

Christmas flair in Bochum and Essen

The Christmas market also inspires in Bochum, which attracts around 200 stands until December 23. A popular highlight is the "flying Santa Claus" who enchants the children. In Essen the beautiful Christmas market takes place on the theater square and the adjacent places, where the huge Christmas pyramid is a real eye -catcher. Also known beyond the borders, the market was even recognized as the best Christmas market in Germany. The opening times are generally from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays until 10 p.m., the experts from SchwaebischeAlb .

In addition to these large markets, there are also smaller, charming Christmas markets in the region, such as the "Cranger Christmas Magic" in Herne, which attracts around 30,000 square meters with over 100 attractions. Visitors can enjoy rides and experience the flying Santa Claus with his stories. The market opening times vary - ideal to enjoy the pre -Christmas atmosphere to the fullest before many markets close on December 23 or 24.