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Location:
Düsseldorf
2012 dates to be confirmed - below gives a taste of what has happened last year
17 November – 23 December 2011
Opening Times
Sunday to Thursday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday + Saturday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Closed on November 20
As one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Germany, Düsseldorf’s Christmas market casts a spell on the city centre and turns it into a unique experience for visitors.
The Christmas magic will be individually staged at six locations simultaneously:
Gustaf-Gründgens-Platz: Christmas fun is guaranteed in front of the Schauspielhaus, where a 450 square meters ice rink has its premiere and is free of charge for everybody!
Marktplatz: Just a magical setting! Metal smiths, glassblowers and candle makers offer their hand-made wares.
Engelchenmarkt (Little Angels Market) on Heinrich-Heine-Platz: The Engelchenmarkt is distinguished by its Art-Nouveau setting.
Flinger Straße (linking Marktplatz & Heinrich-Heine-Platz): Huts modeled after historic Düsseldorf town houses. The traditional Glühwein pyramid serving spiced hot wine has become a distinctive, popular meeting point over the years.
Sternchenmarkt on Stadtbrückchen Square: Giant crystals and sparkling stars on sky-blue stalls create a dreamy winter landscape.
Schadowplatz: Exceptionally family-friendly and lively, with a merry-go-round and a puppet theatre in a heated tent to make the little ones happy.
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Christmas Market at Carsch house |
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Christmas Market on Düsseldorf’s market square |
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How to say "Merry Christmas" in German
Fröhliche Weihnachten
Tip: A stroll along world-famous Königsallee is a must. The giant chestnut trees along the boulevard sparkle with thousands of lights, radiating a wonderful Christmas atmosphere.
Destination Düsseldorf: Fascination Diversity
Düsseldorf at the Rhine is the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia, the largest German Federal State in population. As far as, life quality is concerned, Düsseldorf belongs to the leading cities worldwide (place 6 on Mercer Human Resource Consulting study). That is why not only more and more inhabitants (589,000) enjoy the city, but also a growing number of tourists do. With about 3.6 million overnight stays and umpteen million day-visitors, Düsseldorf is a popular all-year city destination in Germany.
Düsseldorf is known worldwide for its unique shopping possibilities on the Königsallee and in its historic centre Altstadt (Old Town). By night, the Altstadt is full of events: the “Longest Bar of the World” with more than 250 restaurants, bars and taverns is homeland of the Alt Beer – a real Düsseldorf specialty. In the last years, the fancy MedienHafen (MediaHarbour), with its leaning Gehry Buildings and many hip restaurants and bars, became the second nightlife area.
Something is always going on and celebrated in Düsseldorf. At the annual Carnival, from February 16th to 22nd 2012, millions of masqueraded people swing and sway, sing and dance. Parades promenade through the streets with impressive wagons from which sweets “rain”.
The Biggest Funfair on the Rhine (from July 13th to 22nd 2012) attracts with thrilling roller coasters, amusement rides, lots of family attractions and a major fireworks display. This enormous outdoor spectacle transforms the banks of the river and enthuses more than 400.000 visitors per day.
Discover Düsseldorf à la card
Stay at an attractive hotel and compose your individual city programme from more than 30 offers contained in the Düsseldorf WelcomeCard. We will book a centrally located hotel in the city centre within the chosen category. You will receive the hotel details with the booking confirmation.
Please contact welcome@duesseldorf-tourismus.de or +49 (0)211 / 17202-854 for further information and booking.
www.visitduesseldorf.de
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Christmas Shopping
The fashion city of Düsseldorf is one of the most elegant shopping destinations worldwide. Particularly during the Christmas season, Düsseldorf is an attractive destination for visitors from all over the globe. Combine a visit to the Düsseldorf Christmas Market with the great shopping opportunities Düsseldorf has to offer!
Luxury shopping on famous “Königsallee”, young and trendy fashion in the Altstadt (Old Town) and numerous shopping centres guarantee seasonable Christmas gifts for everybody!
Store Opening Times
Most stores are open from Monday to Saturday,
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Guided Christmas Tours:
Approx. 120 min
9.00 € p.p. for groups from 10 people +
(incl. biscuit & mulledwine/hot chocolate)
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Hotel-Packages:
Holiday Inn Düsseldorf:
€ 59.- per person in a double room
€ 48.- per extra night per person in a double room
€ 29.- single room supplement
Hotel Garni Sir & Lady Astor:
€ 79.- per person in a double room
€ 68.- per extra night per person in a double room
€ 24.- single room supplement
Additionally included: homemade Christmas biscuits and German Christmas cake in the room, mini bar use.
The hotel packages include
- 1 overnight stay, incl. breakfast
- 1 Düsseldorf WelcomeCard
- 1 Düsseldorf InfoPackage
Free hotel information and booking service is available from Monday to Friday, 8.00 a.m. to 6 p.m. (see contact below).
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Coach Parking:
We offer an online registration service for coach operators. Secure your parking spaces for tours directly online!
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More Information & Bookings:
Düsseldorf Marketing & Tourismus GmbH
Our advisory and booking service is FREE
Tel: +49 (0) 211 / 17 202 854
E-Mail: welcome@duesseldorf-tourismus.de
Web: www.visitduesseldorf.de
www.visitduesseldorf.de
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