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December 25, 2024

Christmas City Dortmund until December 30th – Enjoy the festive atmosphere even after the holidays!

Even after the contemplative Christmas season, Dortmund's Christmas City invites you to relax in its festively decorated city center. The Christmas City remains open until December 30th, offering visitors the perfect opportunity to end the holidays in a cozy atmosphere.

Stroll, shop and enjoy

Between Christmas and New Year, visitors can expect a unique combination of a relaxed atmosphere, a diverse culinary offering, and numerous opportunities to browse and shop. Whether high-quality gifts, handmade arts and crafts, or culinary delicacies – there's something for everyone here.

Attractions and activities

In addition to the world-famous largest Christmas tree in the world, the Christmas City offers a variety of activities that provide entertainment even after Christmas:

  • Ferris wheel rides with a view of wintery Dortmund.

  • Atmospheric light installations ‘Journey through Time’ that bring Dortmund’s history to life.

  • Mulled wine stands , which continue to be popular meeting places for social gatherings.

  • Scavenger hunt '10 places, 10 questions' through the Christmas city.

Opening hours

The Christmas Town is open on the following days:

  • December 25th: closed

  • December 26th : 12:00 – 21:00

  • December 27th/28th : 11:00 am – 9:00 pm

  • December 29th : 12:00 – 21:00

  • December 30th : 11:00 – 21:00

"We want to give all visitors the opportunity to enjoy the magical atmosphere of the Christmas city even after the holidays. A relaxing stroll through the city center or a glass of mulled wine in the evening will make the time between Christmas and New Year a special experience," say the organizers.

Simply arrive and spend the night in a relaxed atmosphere

Thanks to our partners DSW21 and Dortmund Airport, the Christmas city is easily accessible. For overnight guests, the Drees and Dorint hotels in the Westfalenhallen offer attractive options.

Experiencing joy together – that is Dortmund’s Christmas city.

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