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Erster Advent in der Dortmunder Weihnachtsstadt
Heute hatten wir Besuch von Oberbürgermeister Alexander Kalouti sowie Ina Brandes. Auch wenn die Ministerin für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes NRW zum Zeitpunkt des Fotos schon weitergezogen war –…
November 30, 2025
Die Dortmunder Weihnachtsstadt ist offiziell eröffnet
Mit einer feierlichen Zeremonie fand am 24. November die offizielle Eröffnung der Dortmunder Weihnachtsstadt 2025 statt. Zur Eröffnung machte sogar der Regen eine kurze Pause, so dass das Programm von…
November 24, 2025
Richtfest für den größten Weihnachtsbaum der Welt: Posaunenengel setzt glänzenden Akzent
Heute wurde in der Dortmunder Innenstadt ein wichtiger Meilenstein gefeiert: Das Richtfest für den größten Weihnachtsbaum der Welt fand auf dem Hansaplatz statt. Höhepunkt der Zeremonie war das…
November 14, 2025
Foundation stone laid for the world's largest Christmas tree: Kick-off for Dortmund's Christmas City 2025
Kick-off for Dortmund's Christmas City 2025 Today in Dortmund, the foundation stone for the world's largest Christmas tree was traditionally laid – a festive moment marking the official start of…
October 21, 2025
Invitation to the laying of the foundation stone for Dortmund's Christmas City 2025
It will soon be that time again: Dortmund's Christmas city will gradually come to life on Hansaplatz. With every light that is installed, the anticipation grows – for a time full of encounters, warmth…
October 13, 2025
Become part of the Christmas City Dortmund 2025!
More than 250 stalls, the world's largest Christmas tree with an impressive LED light show, and a program that delights both children and adults – that's Dortmund, the Christmas city! We welcome…
January 31, 2025
Christmas City Dortmund 2024: Successful conclusion of a magical season
With exceptionally high visitor numbers and a wealth of positive feedback, Dortmund, the Christmas City, is beginning its well-deserved winter break in 2024. Thanks to largely ideal weather…
December 31, 2024
Hans-Werner Reckmann receives the “Golden Fir” for his life’s work
A major moment for Dortmund's Christmas City: Hans-Werner Reckmann, the man who has shaped the success story of the Dortmund Christmas market like no other, was awarded the "Golden Fir Tree." The…
December 27, 2024
Magical moments in the Christmas city of Dortmund – Salasa's Theater of Magic, Magician Bagatelli & Woitschak's Kaspertheater
Dortmund's Christmas City is a place full of lights, scents, and above all: magic and entertainment! Until December 30th, several highlights invite you to enrich the festive season with magical…
December 27, 2024