Erkelenz – Erkelenz Christmas Market 2026
What to expect
The Erkelenz Christmas Market 2026 welcomes you to Erkelenz town centre from Thursday, 19 November to Wednesday, 23 December 2026. The stalls are on the market square and around the Old Town Hall. The Christmas market had already returned to this historic location in 2025.
Erkelenz Christmas Market 2026: dates and opening times
For 2026, the town of Erkelenz gives the dates as 19 November to 23 December. This means you can stroll around the market for a good five weeks. However, the opening times have not yet been published. So it is worth checking the town's official website before your visit. No details have been provided yet about individual closing days either.
Organiser and location by the Old Town Hall
The market is organised by Stadtmarketing Erkelenz. The town has also found a new partner in event agency Iwents, which will support the Christmas market until at least 2028. A covered, sheltered area with a woodchip floor means you can enjoy food and drink in comfort, even when it rains.
Crafts and food at the Erkelenz Christmas Market 2026
At the stalls, you can find, for example, glass-blowing crafts, wooden items, and fur and leather products. There is also jewellery and other crafts that make great gifts. No one will go hungry: there is a potato hut, potato pancakes and classic grilled dishes. Afterwards, a hot drink will warm you up among the stalls.
Stage programme and families
The organiser also presents a varied programme on a stage. However, specific acts and dates have not yet been confirmed. A photo booth invites you to take keepsake pictures. In previous years, a children's carousel also spun in the square. The town has not yet confirmed whether it will be there again in 2026.
Getting to the town centre
The market is right in the centre of Erkelenz. You can walk there from Erkelenz station. If you arrive by car, you can find parking information on the town's website. This makes planning your journey easy, even at weekends during Advent.
You can find all the latest information on the official website of the town of Erkelenz. Our Christmas market calendar shows you more events in the region, including Gerderhahner Weihnachtsdorf 2026.
Highlights at a glance
What Erkelenzer Weihnachtsmarkt has to offer
- Live music / stage programme
- Arts and crafts
- Children's area / fairy-tale forest
More to experience in Erkelenz
AdvertisingGetting there & services
Train/bus: Erkelenz station, then walk to the town centre
Car: Parking in the town centre according to the parking guidance system of the town of Erkelenz
Frequently asked questions
When is the Erkelenz Christmas Market 2026 taking place?
From Thursday, 19 November to Wednesday, 23 December 2026.
Where is the Christmas market held?
On the market square and by the Old Town Hall in Erkelenz town centre.
What are the opening hours?
The opening times for 2026 have not yet been published. Check the town of Erkelenz website shortly before your visit.
Who organises the Christmas market?
Stadtmarketing Erkelenz, together with event agency Iwents, which is a partner until at least 2028.
What is there to eat?
Including potato pancakes, potato dishes from the potato hut and grilled favourites. A covered area offers shelter from the rain.
Is there a programme?
Yes, there is a varied programme on a stage. Specific dates have not yet been published.
