Dusseldorf
51°14′ N 6°47′ ECityPop. 619,444The Rhineland
Düsseldorf suits couples and shoppers who want several small themed markets, a Ferris wheel on the Rhine and Altbier taverns to finish in, open until 30 December 2026. The stalls close earlier than Cologne's, at 20:00 most nights.
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Who should base here
Düsseldorf runs its markets from 19 November to 30 December 2026, longer than Cologne's main squares, and its Altbier taverns give you somewhere warm to end every evening. Stay in the Altstadt and the markets, the Rhine and the brewery taverns sit within a few streets of each other.
Drink in Dusseldorf
Zum UerigeBrewery tavern
A top-fermenting house brewery on Berger Straße in the Altstadt, open daily from 10:00 and closed on 25 December and after 14:00 on 24 and 31 December.
Im Goldenen Kessel (Brauerei Schumacher)Brewery tavern
Schumacher has brewed Altbier since 1838, and its Altstadt tavern on Bolkerstraße is closed on Mondays.
Things to do in Dusseldorf
Take the train from Dusseldorf
- Dusseldorf to Colognefastest 21 min, published by Deutsche Bahn (checked Oct 10, 2026) · timetable
Seven themed markets run through the Altstadt and up to the Königsallee, from Roncalli's riverside promenade of circus wagons to the craft market between the town hall and the Alte Kämmerei. The Wheel of Vision on the Burgplatz rises to 55 metres. The Kö on Ice rink opens on the Corneliusplatz on 6 November and stays until 10 January 2027.
Worth knowing
- Pair Düsseldorf with Cologne; the cities are a short regional train ride apart.
Quick answers about Dusseldorf
How long do the Düsseldorf Christmas markets run in 2026?
Düsseldorf's Christmas markets run from 19 November to 30 December 2026, according to Düsseldorf Tourismus. They close on 22 November and 25 December.
Is Dusseldorf a good place to stay?
Düsseldorf runs its markets from 19 November to 30 December 2026, longer than Cologne's main squares, and its Altbier taverns give you somewhere warm to end every evening. Stay in the Altstadt and the markets, the Rhine and the brewery taverns sit within a few streets of each other.
