Christmas market in Düsseldorf 2025

Experience Christmas in Düsseldorf by train

Starting 21 November 2025, Düsseldorf transforms into a charming winter wonderland. The Christmas market in Düsseldorf is among the most beautiful in Germany. A village of illuminated gingerbread houses filled with the scents of Bratäpfel, Zimtsterne and Glühwein. Across the city, you’ll find seven different Christmas markets, each with its own theme. From the historic Altstadt to the elegant Königsallee, the festive atmosphere of Christmas in Düsseldorf is everywhere. With NS International, you can travel comfortably by train to the Christmas market in Düsseldorf. From just € 20 one way.

Celebrate Christmas in Düsseldorf

Düsseldorf is the ultimate city for Christmas shopping. From the elegant Königsallee to the charming Altstadt, you’ll find sparkling shop windows and delicious winter treats everywhere. The city boasts no fewer than seven Christmas markets, each with its own theme. From traditional crafts to modern art-inspired gifts. It’s an experience you should have at least once! And with NS International, you can travel quickly and affordably by train to the Christmas market in Düsseldorf.

Your trip to Düsseldorf with ICE

The high-speed train ICE runs from the Netherlands to Germany and Switzerland daily. With ICE you can relax and travel quickly and comfortably. From Amsterdam Central Station ICE runs 7 times a day directly to Düsseldorf in a bit more than 2 hours and vice versa. A train ticket can be booked from € 20. View your itinerary with the international itinerary planner.

With Intercity to the Christmas market in Düsseldorf

With NS International you can also purchase international train tickets for the regular Intercity services. Do you live in the south-east of the Netherlands? Then the German Christmas markets are very close!

When are the Christmas markets in Düsseldorf?

Most Christmas markets in Düsseldorf start around 21 November 2025 (subject to change). On 24 December and Christmas Day the markets are closed.

Overview of train travel times to the Christmas market in Düsseldorf

Route	Travel time	Transfers	Header	Header
Amsterdam - Düsseldorf	2.14	0	Content	Content
Rotterdam - Düsseldorf	2.32	1	Content	Content
Schiphol - Düsseldorf	2.29	1	Content	Content
Utrecht - Düsseldorf	1.48	0	Content	Content
Eindhoven - Düsseldorf	1.50	1	Content	Content
Groningen - Düsseldorf	3.32	1	Content	Content
Breda - Düsseldorf	2.30	1	Content	Content
Tilburg - Düsseldorf	2.17	1	Content	Content
Nijmegen - Düsseldorf	1.34	1	Content	Content
Arnhem - Düsseldorf	1.15	0	Content	Content

For a complete travel itinerary, consult our itinerary planner

What else can you do?

Lots of browsing, shopping and buying. In the trendy Düsseldorf you will find both the famous Königsallee and the Schadowstrasse, known as the busiest shopping street in Germany. The lively Altstadt is also worth visiting.