Christmas market Oberhausen 2026
Experience Christmas in Oberhausen by train
Celebrate Christmas in Oberhausen
No visit to Oberhausen is complete without a stop at CentrO. Browse the stalls, sample local delicacies or warm up with a fragrant Glühwein. Thanks to the short travel time, this Christmas market is perfect for a spontaneous winter getaway by train.
When is the Christmas market in Oberhausen?
The Christmas market in Oberhausen is open from 15 November until 23 December 2025.
Your trip to Oberhausen with ICE
The high-speed train ICE runs from the Netherlands to Germany daily. With ICE you can relax and travel quickly and comfortably.
From the Netherlands you simply board the ICE International to get off 2 hours later at the Christmas market in Oberhausen. Board at stations Amsterdam Central, Utrecht Central and Arnhem. A train ticket can be booked from € 20. Check your itinerary with the international itinerary planner.
With Intercity services to Oberhausen
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!
Going to the Christmas market after 12 December 2026?
Going to a Christmas market? Good news: most Christmas markets open as early as November. You can already buy train tickets to Christmas markets until 12 December.
Do you want to visit a Christmas market after 12 December? Then, in some cases, you will have to be a little patient when buying train tickets. Due to a new schedule from 13 December, we cannot yet sell some tickets. But don't worry. We can let you know when tickets are available on your desired travel day:
- Click on your desired travel time in the calendar
- Click on 'set alert' and enter your email address
- You will receive an email as soon as the tickets are available
This way you will always be the first to know and benefit from the lowest prices.
Overview of train travel times to the Christmas market in Oberhausen
| Route | Journey time from | Changes | Header | Header |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam - Oberhausen | 1.50 hours | 0 | Content | Content |
| Amersfoort - Oberhausen | 1.51 hours | 1 | Content | Content |
| Utrecht - Oberhausen | 1.27 hours | 0 | Content | Content |
| Rotterdam - Oberhausen | 2.11 hours | 1 | Content | Content |
| Arnhem - Oberhausen | 0.54 hours | 0 | Content | Content |
Other things to do in Oberhausen during Christmas
Besides the beautiful Christmas market, you can also visit Warner Bros Movie World and SEA LIFE in Oberhausen. In addition, there are the lots of cinemas, cafés and restaurants which will guarantee an evening filled with entertainment. Culture lovers will also get their fill with, for example, the impressive exhibition area Gasometer.
Christmas market in Oberhausen
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Popular due to Warner Bros Movie World, Sea Life and its Christmas market.
