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opens Thu 12 November, 17:00
Zoolichter – light trail at Duisburg Zoo
A loop of almost 4 km through Duisburg Zoo with more than 25 light installations, including the glowing African 'Big Five'.
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opens Thu 12 November, 17:00
Christmas Garden Koblenz – Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
An evening light trail through Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, high above the meeting of the Rhine and Moselle, now in its sixth season.
Winterlichter – winter lights at Schloss Rheydt
First edition: the Renaissance castle of Rheydt glows at night with lit paths, façade projections, fire bowls and small concerts.
Aachen Nativity Trail (Aachener Krippenweg)
27th edition: remarkable nativity scenes in churches, chapels and other venues across Aachen and the Euregio, free to visit until Epiphany.
opens Fri 11 December, 17:30
China Lights at Cologne Zoo
After dark, Cologne Zoo becomes a world tour in giant lanterns – famous landmarks and natural wonders in light, themed 'Reise um die Welt'.
Cochem Castle Christmas – living nativity at the Reichsburg
On two December days the Nativity story is acted out in the courtyards of the Reichsburg above the Moselle, as a guided walk of about 25 minutes.