Düsseldorf-Benrath – Benrath Christmas Village 2026

Benrather Weihnachtsdörfchen 2026 takes place from Thursday, 19 November, to Sunday, 20 December 2026 on Hauptstraße in Düsseldorf-Benrath. You can enjoy mulled wine, cocoa, Feuerzangenbowle and winter dishes among the huts decorated for Christmas. The stalls also offer decorative items and clothing, along with a musical stage programme. Aktionsgemeinschaft Benrath confirms the dates and opening hours. The announced visit by St Nicholas on 6 December is a lovely reason for families in particular to discover the market.

Benrather Christmas Village 2026: Date and location

The Christmas village in Benrather Hauptstraße opens on Thursday, 19 November 2026. The final day of the event is Sunday, 20 December. This means it ends before Christmas Eve. The village is not on the forecourt of Schloss Benrath, where a separate Christmas market is held. The Benrather Christmas village should therefore not be confused with the Schlossmarkt. Aktionsgemeinschaft Benrath is the organising initiative and explicitly names Hauptstraße as the venue.

Opening hours on Hauptstraße

The Aktionsgemeinschaft publishes opening hours of 11 to 21 on Sunday to Thursday. On Fridays and Saturdays, you can visit from 11 to 22. However, the online calendar from Visit Düsseldorf lists different times, giving the start time as 12 on certain days. This entry uses the times published directly by the event organiser. The Christmas market is closed on Totensonntag, 22 November, in accordance with the public holiday restrictions. Before visiting, check the organiser’s official website for any last-minute changes.

Benrather Christmas village 2026: Huts and treats

The festively decorated wooden huts shape the look of Benrath’s pedestrian zone. According to the organisers, both drinks and light meals are sold there. For example, you can warm up with hot chocolate or try mulled wine and Feuerzangenbowle. There are also decorative items and clothes that could make suitable gifts. A musical stage programme adds to the pre-Christmas atmosphere. The exact performance times are not listed in full in the event overview consulted, so they are not made up here.

Visit from St Nicholas and Sunday shopping

On Sunday, 6 December 2026, Visit Düsseldorf is announcing a visit from St Nicholas for its younger guests. At the same time, shops in Benrath will be open on Sunday. According to the Aktionsgemeinschaft, the participating shops will open between 13 and 18 o’clock. This means you can combine a visit to the Christmas market with a shopping trip in the district. Benrath’s Hauptstraße is also a pedestrian area, suitable for a leisurely stroll. If you would like to see St Nicholas, check the latest detailed programme, as no exact time for his visit has been confirmed.

Admission, travel and further information

Hauptstraße is located in the Benrath district in the south of Düsseldorf. Use the address Hauptstraße 24, 40597 Düsseldorf as a guide. According to the official tourism information, admission to the Christmas market is free, while drinks, food and goods are paid for separately. You can reach Benrath by public transport and then explore the market on foot. For more information about the programme and any changes, visit Aktionsgemeinschaft Benrath and the official tourism information. You can find more Christmas markets in the event calendar.