The International Christmas Market in Essen features 140 stalls from 20 different cultures across the city centre of Essen, Germany. Visitors can explore international crafts, decorations, and food, including items from the Baltic States, Italy, Greece, and France. Along with Peruvian cuisine and traditional German treats like mulled wine and roasted almonds, the market offers a medieval area, historic carousel, and light installations – a 75-year tradition. Named Europe’s Best Sustainable Christmas Market, the International Christmas Market in Essen combines global holiday traditions with eco-friendly practices, including green electricity, reusable dishes, a ban on plastic bags, and a focus on regional and fair-trade products.
Locations
- Willy-Brandt-Platz
- Kettwiger Straße
- Theaterplatz
- Burgplatz
- Friedensplatz
- Kennedyplatz
- Medieval market at Markt/Flachsmarkt
2025 Dates
to be announced
Opening hours on market days:
Monday: 11am – 9pm
Tuesday: 11am – 9pm
Wednesday: 11am – 9pm
Thursday: 11am – 9pm
Friday: 11am – 10pm
Saturday: 11am – 10pm
Sunday: 11am – 9pm
Exceptional opening hours
24 November (Sunday): closed
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