Christmas Market Essen - Home
Because from 15 November to 23 December 2024, the Essen International Christmas Market will be back. Experience magical and glamorous Christmas moments at one of the country's most beautiful markets. We look forward to seeing you!
Christmas Market Essen - Home
No need to be sad, because the next International Christmas Market is already in preparation. From 15 November to 23 December 2024, you can once again look forward to magical Christmas moments in Essen's city centre. It's going to be a festival!
Christmas Market Essen - Medieval market
Time travel can be so easy: Visit the Flachsmarkt and enjoy delicacies and goods as if from the Middle Ages - from handmade soaps and honey wine, to furs and smoked goods, to crystals and jewellery. Programme: Every Monday from 18.11. to 16.12.2024.
Visit Essen - The official tourism portal of the city of Essen
15th November until 23th December 2024. The scent of roasted almonds, potato pancakes and mulled wine fills the crisp air. The squares and shopping streets of Essen's city centre are aglow with lights. Welcome to the International Christmas Market Essen! Read more here.
Christmas Market Essen - Glow of lights
A net of thousands of lights covers Kennedy Square. Highlights this year - especially but not only for the little visitors - are the illuminated animals from all continents as well as also the popular teddy bear with a Christmas letterbox.
Shopping - Visit Essen
Essen has around 1,000 shops in the city centre alone. Whether trendy shoe and fashion stores, flagship stores of major brands or exclusive boutiques - even the most unusual shopping wishes come true here. Those who prefer to shop indoors can …
Marktkirche (The Market Church in Essen) - Visit Essen
The Market Church is the oldest Protestant church in the centre of Essen and it can look back over a varied history. Today it is the official place of worship for the church district of Essen.
Schellenberg castle - Visit Essen
Schellenberg castle | © Stadtbildstelle Essen. The castle, first mentioned in the 12th century, has evolved with the passing of generations and owners from a simple moated castle to today’s Schellenberg Castle.
Basilica of St. Ludgerus - Visit Essen
The precious monastery treasures of this ruling imperial abbey were mostly spared of fires and pillages; however a large part of the treasures were vandalized during the secularisation of 1802/1803.
Essen Light Festival - Home
2 until 13 October 2024. The Essen Light Festival 2024 was a great experience with many unique light installations that made the city shine. Look forward to next year as we celebrate the 10th anniversary! Make a note of the date: 2 to 12 October 2025!