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Gelsenkirchen Christmas 2025

Discover the festive atmosphere in Gelsenkirchen with our comprehensive winter guide. Whether you're a local or a visitor, here you'll find all the essential information for the Advent season in our Ruhr region city.

The historic Heinrich-König-Platz transforms into an atmospheric Christmas market, while the Bahnhofstraße pedestrian zone is adorned with festive lighting. The winter offerings extend from traditional wooden stalls at Neumarkt to decorated shop windows in the city center. The neighboring cities of Essen and Bochum, just 20 minutes away, complement the program with their own Christmas markets.

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Festive Christmas Celebration at Alma Park in Gelsenkirchen
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Festive Christmas Celebration at Alma Park (Gelsenkirchen) • 0.8 miles

Europe's largest indoor adventure park with diverse activities.

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Kennedyplatz Christmas Market in Essen
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Kennedyplatz Christmas Market (Essen)

Award-winning German and European Christmas market

Essen Light Weeks Opening in Essen
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Essen Light Weeks Opening (Essen)

Illuminated city opening with fireworks

Events Around Bochum

Bochum Christmas Market in Bochum
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Bochum Christmas Market (Bochum)

Daily 'Flying Santa Claus' spectacle

Starlight Express Musical in Bochum
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Starlight Express Musical (Bochum)

The fastest musical in the universe with spectacular roller-skating action.

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Last updated: 9/5/2025