HAPPENINGS IN DÜSSELDORF
Many events pop up and disappear with little or no advertising. Some activities are small or unique. Such happenings are posted in this calendar. A source of possible surprise and discovery.
Something special takes place throughout the year in Düsseldorf. Besides established events and exhibitions, smaller occasions can vary from a concert, theatre performance, vernissage, celebration, opening, anniversary, a spontaneous market or a small one off activity.
Choose from expat meet ups and other happenings, some of which take place with surprisingly little publicity, yet well-informed local nationals attend. Members of the expat community of Düsseldorf and surroundings can enjoy these gatherings too.
The calendar below offers expats a quick, easy and simple way to discover current activities all on one page. Please confirm to take note of any cancellations or changes.
By Vincent Green, Jun 23 2022
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1Big WheelBig Wheel The so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Xmas MarketXmas MarketAtmospheric Christmas Market, Weihnachtsmarkt in the south of the city with the beautiful backdrop of Schloss Benrath. Schloss Benrath Ice RinkIce Rink Atmospheric ice skating rink with accompanying Christmas stands and indoor gastronomy. Located at the end of the Königsallee and close to the Christmas markets of the Kö and Shadowplatz.
Königsallee
| 2Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Xmas MarketXmas Market Atmospheric Christmas Market, Weihnachtsmarkt in the south of the city with the beautiful backdrop of Schloss Benrath. Schloss Benrath Ice RinkIce RinkAtmospheric ice skating rink with accompanying Christmas stands and indoor gastronomy. Located at the end of the Königsallee and close to the Christmas markets of the Kö and Shadowplatz.
Königsallee
| 3Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Xmas MarketXmas Market Atmospheric Christmas Market, Weihnachtsmarkt in the south of the city with the beautiful backdrop of Schloss Benrath. Schloss Benrath Ice RinkIce RinkAtmospheric ice skating rink with accompanying Christmas stands and indoor gastronomy. Located at the end of the Königsallee and close to the Christmas markets of the Kö and Shadowplatz.
Königsallee
Open HouseOpen HouseTime: 18:00 - 22:00KPMG sponsors free entrance to the art venues K20 and K21 on the first Wednesday of the month. K20 & K21 | 4Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Xmas MarketXmas Market Atmospheric Christmas Market, Weihnachtsmarkt in the south of the city with the beautiful backdrop of Schloss Benrath. Schloss Benrath Ice RinkIce RinkAtmospheric ice skating rink with accompanying Christmas stands and indoor gastronomy. Located at the end of the Königsallee and close to the Christmas markets of the Kö and Shadowplatz.
Königsallee
| 5Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Xmas MarketXmas Market Atmospheric Christmas Market, Weihnachtsmarkt in the south of the city with the beautiful backdrop of Schloss Benrath. Schloss Benrath Ice RinkIce RinkAtmospheric ice skating rink with accompanying Christmas stands and indoor gastronomy. Located at the end of the Königsallee and close to the Christmas markets of the Kö and Shadowplatz.
Königsallee
| 6Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Xmas MarketXmas Market Atmospheric Christmas Market, Weihnachtsmarkt in the south of the city with the beautiful backdrop of Schloss Benrath. Schloss Benrath Ice RinkIce RinkAtmospheric ice skating rink with accompanying Christmas stands and indoor gastronomy. Located at the end of the Königsallee and close to the Christmas markets of the Kö and Shadowplatz.
Königsallee
| 7Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Xmas MarketXmas Market Atmospheric Christmas Market, Weihnachtsmarkt in the south of the city with the beautiful backdrop of Schloss Benrath. Schloss Benrath Ice RinkIce RinkAtmospheric ice skating rink with accompanying Christmas stands and indoor gastronomy. Located at the end of the Königsallee and close to the Christmas markets of the Kö and Shadowplatz.
Königsallee
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| 8Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Xmas MarketXmas Market Atmospheric Christmas Market, Weihnachtsmarkt in the south of the city with the beautiful backdrop of Schloss Benrath. Schloss Benrath Ice RinkIce RinkAtmospheric ice skating rink with accompanying Christmas stands and indoor gastronomy. Located at the end of the Königsallee and close to the Christmas markets of the Kö and Shadowplatz.
Königsallee
| 9Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Xmas MarketXmas Market Atmospheric Christmas Market, Weihnachtsmarkt in the south of the city with the beautiful backdrop of Schloss Benrath. Schloss Benrath Ice RinkIce RinkAtmospheric ice skating rink with accompanying Christmas stands and indoor gastronomy. Located at the end of the Königsallee and close to the Christmas markets of the Kö and Shadowplatz.
Königsallee
| 10Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Xmas MarketXmas Market Atmospheric Christmas Market, Weihnachtsmarkt in the south of the city with the beautiful backdrop of Schloss Benrath. Schloss Benrath Ice RinkIce RinkAtmospheric ice skating rink with accompanying Christmas stands and indoor gastronomy. Located at the end of the Königsallee and close to the Christmas markets of the Kö and Shadowplatz.
Königsallee
| 11Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Xmas MarketXmas Market Atmospheric Christmas Market, Weihnachtsmarkt in the south of the city with the beautiful backdrop of Schloss Benrath. Schloss Benrath Ice RinkIce RinkAtmospheric ice skating rink with accompanying Christmas stands and indoor gastronomy. Located at the end of the Königsallee and close to the Christmas markets of the Kö and Shadowplatz.
Königsallee
| 12Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Xmas MarketXmas Market Atmospheric Christmas Market, Weihnachtsmarkt in the south of the city with the beautiful backdrop of Schloss Benrath. Schloss Benrath Ice RinkIce RinkAtmospheric ice skating rink with accompanying Christmas stands and indoor gastronomy. Located at the end of the Königsallee and close to the Christmas markets of the Kö and Shadowplatz.
Königsallee
| 13Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Xmas MarketXmas Market Atmospheric Christmas Market, Weihnachtsmarkt in the south of the city with the beautiful backdrop of Schloss Benrath. Schloss Benrath Ice RinkIce RinkAtmospheric ice skating rink with accompanying Christmas stands and indoor gastronomy. Located at the end of the Königsallee and close to the Christmas markets of the Kö and Shadowplatz.
Königsallee
| 14Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Xmas MarketXmas Market Atmospheric Christmas Market, Weihnachtsmarkt in the south of the city with the beautiful backdrop of Schloss Benrath. Schloss Benrath Ice RinkIce RinkAtmospheric ice skating rink with accompanying Christmas stands and indoor gastronomy. Located at the end of the Königsallee and close to the Christmas markets of the Kö and Shadowplatz.
Königsallee
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| 15Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Xmas MarketXmas Market Atmospheric Christmas Market, Weihnachtsmarkt in the south of the city with the beautiful backdrop of Schloss Benrath. Schloss Benrath Ice RinkIce RinkAtmospheric ice skating rink with accompanying Christmas stands and indoor gastronomy. Located at the end of the Königsallee and close to the Christmas markets of the Kö and Shadowplatz.
Königsallee
| 16Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Xmas MarketXmas Market Atmospheric Christmas Market, Weihnachtsmarkt in the south of the city with the beautiful backdrop of Schloss Benrath. Schloss Benrath Ice RinkIce RinkAtmospheric ice skating rink with accompanying Christmas stands and indoor gastronomy. Located at the end of the Königsallee and close to the Christmas markets of the Kö and Shadowplatz.
Königsallee
| 17Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Xmas MarketXmas Market Atmospheric Christmas Market, Weihnachtsmarkt in the south of the city with the beautiful backdrop of Schloss Benrath. Schloss Benrath Ice RinkIce RinkAtmospheric ice skating rink with accompanying Christmas stands and indoor gastronomy. Located at the end of the Königsallee and close to the Christmas markets of the Kö and Shadowplatz.
Königsallee
| 18Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Xmas MarketXmas Market Atmospheric Christmas Market, Weihnachtsmarkt in the south of the city with the beautiful backdrop of Schloss Benrath. Schloss Benrath Ice RinkIce RinkAtmospheric ice skating rink with accompanying Christmas stands and indoor gastronomy. Located at the end of the Königsallee and close to the Christmas markets of the Kö and Shadowplatz.
Königsallee
| 19Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Xmas MarketXmas Market Atmospheric Christmas Market, Weihnachtsmarkt in the south of the city with the beautiful backdrop of Schloss Benrath. Schloss Benrath Ice RinkIce RinkAtmospheric ice skating rink with accompanying Christmas stands and indoor gastronomy. Located at the end of the Königsallee and close to the Christmas markets of the Kö and Shadowplatz.
Königsallee
| 20Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Xmas MarketXmas Market Atmospheric Christmas Market, Weihnachtsmarkt in the south of the city with the beautiful backdrop of Schloss Benrath. Schloss Benrath Ice RinkIce RinkAtmospheric ice skating rink with accompanying Christmas stands and indoor gastronomy. Located at the end of the Königsallee and close to the Christmas markets of the Kö and Shadowplatz.
Königsallee
| 21Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Xmas MarketXmas Market Atmospheric Christmas Market, Weihnachtsmarkt in the south of the city with the beautiful backdrop of Schloss Benrath. Schloss Benrath Ice RinkIce RinkAtmospheric ice skating rink with accompanying Christmas stands and indoor gastronomy. Located at the end of the Königsallee and close to the Christmas markets of the Kö and Shadowplatz.
Königsallee
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| 22Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Ice RinkIce RinkAtmospheric ice skating rink with accompanying Christmas stands and indoor gastronomy. Located at the end of the Königsallee and close to the Christmas markets of the Kö and Shadowplatz.
Königsallee
| 23Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Ice RinkIce RinkAtmospheric ice skating rink with accompanying Christmas stands and indoor gastronomy. Located at the end of the Königsallee and close to the Christmas markets of the Kö and Shadowplatz.
Königsallee
| 24Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Ice RinkIce RinkAtmospheric ice skating rink with accompanying Christmas stands and indoor gastronomy. Located at the end of the Königsallee and close to the Christmas markets of the Kö and Shadowplatz.
Königsallee
| 25Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Ice RinkIce RinkAtmospheric ice skating rink with accompanying Christmas stands and indoor gastronomy. Located at the end of the Königsallee and close to the Christmas markets of the Kö and Shadowplatz.
Königsallee
| 26Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Ice RinkIce RinkAtmospheric ice skating rink with accompanying Christmas stands and indoor gastronomy. Located at the end of the Königsallee and close to the Christmas markets of the Kö and Shadowplatz.
Königsallee
| 27Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Ice RinkIce RinkAtmospheric ice skating rink with accompanying Christmas stands and indoor gastronomy. Located at the end of the Königsallee and close to the Christmas markets of the Kö and Shadowplatz.
Königsallee
| 28Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Ice RinkIce RinkAtmospheric ice skating rink with accompanying Christmas stands and indoor gastronomy. Located at the end of the Königsallee and close to the Christmas markets of the Kö and Shadowplatz.
Königsallee
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| 29Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Ice RinkIce RinkAtmospheric ice skating rink with accompanying Christmas stands and indoor gastronomy. Located at the end of the Königsallee and close to the Christmas markets of the Kö and Shadowplatz.
Königsallee
| 30Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Ice RinkIce RinkAtmospheric ice skating rink with accompanying Christmas stands and indoor gastronomy. Located at the end of the Königsallee and close to the Christmas markets of the Kö and Shadowplatz.
Königsallee
| 31Big WheelBig WheelThe so-called Wheel of Vision, a ferris wheel with over 40 enclosed gondolas on the Burgplatz. Providing views over the old town, river, city and beyond.
Enjoy a taste of Christmas below during the second half of the period it is operating.
One of the webcams on the Düsseldorf city website is pointed in that direction.
Ice RinkIce RinkAtmospheric ice skating rink with accompanying Christmas stands and indoor gastronomy. Located at the end of the Königsallee and close to the Christmas markets of the Kö and Shadowplatz.
Königsallee
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EVENTS IN DÜSSELDORF
Events and activities large and small happen in Düsseldorf throughout the year, some becoming nationally and internationally popular. Carnival is huge, as is the large funfair on the Rhine river bank opposite the old town.
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