Weekendo
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.
opens Sun 15 November, 09:00
Krefeld Zoo
Zoo Krefeld · Krefeld, GermanySeason15 November – 31 March 2027
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Adults €19.50 including the 'ArtenschutzEuro' conservation euro. Dogs €3.50.
About the event
Krefeld Zoo is easy to see in half a day, making it a good stop on the way to the Ruhr. In winter the heated houses are the highlight: the rainforest house, the butterfly jungle and the bird house, plus the great ape park. Dogs on a short lead are allowed (€3.50) but must wait outside the tropical houses. The zoo lies outside the low-emission zone, so any car can reach it. Tip: parking around the zoo is free; enter 'Violstraße 93' in your satnav.
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Opening hours
Winter (Nov–Feb): zoo 9 am–5 pm, ticket desk, last entry and animal houses until 4:30 pm. From March: zoo 9 am–7 pm, desk until 5:30 pm.
| Monday | 09:00–17:00, 09:00–19:00 |
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| Tuesday | 09:00–17:00, 09:00–19:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–17:00, 09:00–19:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:00, 09:00–19:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–17:00, 09:00–19:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00–17:00, 09:00–19:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00–17:00, 09:00–19:00 |
- Thu 24 December — 09:00–16:00. Closes at 4 pm, ticket desk until 3 pm.
- Fri 25 December — closed. Closed on Christmas Day.
- Thu 31 December — 09:00–16:00. Closes at 4 pm, ticket desk until 3 pm.
Combine with
Christmas markets nearby for the same trip.
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.
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.
Christmas Market at Cologne Cathedral
Right below the cathedral's twin spires on Roncalliplatz, Cologne's best-known market brings red-roofed stalls, a giant tree and a canopy of lights.
Markt der Engel – Angels' Market (Neumarkt, Cologne)
On Neumarkt in the heart of the shopping district, the Angels' Market glows with thousands of star lights in the trees and angels strolling between white stalls.
Nikolausdorf – St Nicholas Village (Rudolfplatz, Cologne)
In front of the medieval Hahnentorburg gate, a 'village' of huts where St Nicholas makes his rounds every day and local Kölsch bands play in the evening.
Krefeld Zoo8 markets nearby