Dortmund Christmas Market, Holiday market in central Dortmund, Germany
The Dortmund Christmas Market features 250 wooden stalls spread across the city center, offering seasonal specialties, crafts, and traditional decorations.
The market tradition began in 1878, experienced interruption between 1939 and 1948, and grew to become Germany's largest Christmas gathering.
Regional specialties include Westphalian grilled ham and Dortmunder Salzkuchen, accompanied by mulled wine served in annual collector edition cups.
The market opens from November 21 to December 30, 2024, operating Monday through Thursday 11:00-21:00, Friday and Saturday 11:00-22:00, Sunday 12:00-21:00.
At Hansaplatz stands the world's tallest Christmas tree, constructed from 1,700 spruces, measuring 45 meters high and illuminated by 138,000 LED lights.
Location: Dortmund
GPS coordinates: 51.51299,7.46436
Latest update: March 4, 2025 02:31
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