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Essen International Christmas Market
Large city-centre market stretching from the light-canopied Kennedyplatz to a medieval market on Flachsmarkt. 13 November to 23 December 2026.
opens Fri 27 November, 14:00
Movie Park Germany – Hollywood Christmas
Movie Park Germany · Bottrop-Kirchhellen, GermanySeason27 November – 5 January 2027
Todayclosed
Entrysee below
Whereoutdoors
Tickets 'from €24.90' online, depending on the date; children under 4 free. Parking: €9 (published season rate).
About the event
During Hollywood Christmas, four themed areas of Movie Park Germany are decorated for the season and lit with more than a million lights. More than ten shows and experiences are on the bill, including character meet-and-greets and a 'Santa Experience'. In December the park mainly opens on Friday afternoons and at weekends until 8 pm; between Christmas and New Year it is open daily from 27 to 31 December and again from 2 to 5 January. Depending on the weather not every ride operates, and some mulled-wine huts and restaurants take cards only. Tip: book a dated ticket online, which is much cheaper than at the gate, and arrive in late afternoon to see the lights come on at dusk.
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Opening hours
Only 21 event days: 27–29 Nov, Friday to Sunday on 4–6, 11–13 and 18–20 Dec, then 27–31 Dec and 2–5 Jan. Closed Monday to Thursday in December and from 21 to 26 December. 31 December: noon–8 pm.
| Monday | 12:00–20:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–20:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–20:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–20:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–20:00, 14:00–20:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–20:00, 12:00–20:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–20:00, 12:00–20:00 |
- Thu 24 December — closed. Closed on Christmas Eve.
- Fri 25 December — closed. Closed on Christmas Day.
- Fri 1 January — closed. Closed on New Year's Day.
Combine with
Christmas markets nearby for the same trip.
Duisburg Christmas Market
Market along Königstraße through Duisburg's whole city centre, with an ice rink for Bavarian curling. 12 November to 30 December 2026.
Dortmund Christmas Town (Dortmunder Weihnachtsstadt)
One of Europe's biggest markets, centred on a 45-metre giant tree on Hansaplatz. 19 November to 30 December 2026, free entry.
Düsseldorf Christmas Market
Several themed markets link the old town, the Königsallee and the Rhine, with a Ferris wheel, an ice rink and opening until 30 December.
Aegidii Christmas Market Münster
Family-friendly market in the Aegidiimarkt courtyard, around a large wooden pyramid with a chime and a nativity scene. 23 November to 23 December 2026.
Giebelhüüskesmarkt at the Überwasser Church, Münster
Small market with a student vibe in front of the Liebfrauen-Überwasser Church, with views of the cathedral towers. 23 November to 22 December 2026.
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