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11 Christmas markets in palaces and castles

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Do you want to drink more than just a mulled wine at the Christmas market outside your door? Then we have just the thing for you: What could put you in a more Christmas mood than a Christmas market in front of a castle or at a castle? Hardly anything. For this reason we have selected a few Christmas markets where you can take yourself to another time.

© JJ Ying | Unsplash Atmospheric lights at Benrath Castle

Atmospheric lights shine again this year in front of Benrath Palace in the south of Düsseldorf, because then the forecourt turns into a small Christmas paradise. The Christmas market in the unique setting is the perfect destination for the pre-Christmas season – magical artists, musicians and traditional, historical and original Christmas market stalls invite you to linger, stroll and dream. A unique lighting concept was developed especially for the Christmas market – thousands of lights illuminate the eyes of young and old Christmas market visitors at Benrath Palace.

  • Benrath Castle
  • Benrather Schloßallee 100-108, 40597 Düsseldorf
  • November 22 – December 22, 2019
  • free entry
  • More info

© Schloss Merode Romantic Christmas market at Merode Castle

Merode Castle – near Düren – turns into an idyllic village during the Advent season, which consists of lovingly decorated wooden houses and has been attracting countless visitors for eleven years. There you can take yourself back in time and dream of horse-drawn carriages, noblemen and court ladies. Thanks to the countless candles, lanterns and torches, the castle shines in a soft, atmospheric light. It is wonderful to stroll between the numerous wooden houses of the artisans with a mulled wine in hand. If it is still too cold for you after the mulled wine, you can make yourself comfortable at the open fireplaces and warm yourself.

  • Merode Castle
  • Kreuzherrenstrasse 1, 52379 Langerwehe
  • November 27 – December 22, 2019
  • from 4 euros
  • More info

© Robert Scheuermeyer Handicraft market at Eulenbroich Castle

In front of a unique backdrop, you will find the beautiful handicraft market at Schloss Eulenbroich in Rösrath near Cologne. Around one hundred artisans present their fine handicrafts and design as well as extraordinary creations. Especially in times of mass production and fast pace you can browse the market with unique artists, shop and get an impression of professional craftsmanship. And the supporting program also leaves nothing to be desired. So that the culinary delights are not neglected, there are of course also culinary delights and mulled wine in various variations – there is even mulled beer that you can duly take in the castle courtyard.

  • Eulenbroich Castle
  • Zum Eulenbroicher Auel 19, 51503 Rösrath
  • November 29 – December 1, 2019
  • 3 euros, reduced 2 euros
  • More info

© Castle Burg Christmas market at Castle Burg

Many small lights in the castle attire to the contemplative pre-Christmas season and fragrant treats lure the forecourt of the castle. In and around Schloss Burg, around 100 exhibitors at the Christmas market present their lovingly crafted gift ideas, everyday items and all kinds of Christmas decorations: art, Christmas and Advent decorations and gifts that you just won’t find everywhere. The chapel of the castle with its large, decorated fir tree and the historic crib invites you to linger.

  • Castle
  • Schlossplatz 2, 42659 Solingen
  • November 29 – December 1, 2019
  • Adults: 6 euros, children: 3 euros
  • More info

© Drachenburg Castle Unique Christmas time at Drachenburg Castle

It is no longer a secret that the Drachenburg Castle in Königswinter is always worth a visit. Christmas is even nicer there than usual. The castle opens its gates on every Advent weekend "Unique Christmas time". With the motto "Charles Dickens – A Christmas Story" you can go on a journey through time into the 19th century. Around 50 proven and new exhibitors enchant you with culinary delights, regional products and a few surprises. The staging of the classic by Charles Dickens brings the spirits of Christmas and the many characters from the Christmas story to life at Castle Drachenburg.

  • Castle "Drachenburg
  • Drachenfelsstrasse 118, 53639 Koenigswinter
  • 30th November – 1st December, 7th – 8th December, 14th – 15th December and December 21-22, 2019
  • Adults: 13.50 euros, reduced: 10.50 euros, children 7-16 years: 1.50 euros
  • More info

© Schloss Dyck Christmas at Schloss Dyck

Against the backdrop of the historic moated castle, the Christmas market reveals itself on the Advent weekends as a feast for all the senses: it smells of fir greenery, cookies and roasted almonds. Around 160 exhibitors offer individual gift ideas such as Christmas decorations, jewelry, textiles, home accessories and art. And because visiting the Christmas market is sure to make you hungry, you will find many delicacies on the Orangery Peninsula: in addition to fresh waffles and seasonal offers, you can also get delicious soups based on grandmother’s recipes. A special highlight is the lively nativity scene: amateur actors depict the Christmas story in moving images in the English landscape garden.

  • Dyck Castle
  • Dyck Castle, 41363 Jüchen
  • 30th November – 1st December, 7th – 8th December, 14th – 15th December and December 21-22, 2019
  • Adults: € 13.50, reduced: € 10.50, children (7-16 years): € 1.50
  • More info

© freestocks.org | Unsplash carousel and craft at Denklingen Castle

A good hour’s drive takes you to Reichshof-Denklingen, where the handicraft Christmas market takes place on the first weekend in Advent. With around 60 hobby and artisans, you can only buy handmade work on decorated stands and in the Christmas half-timbered houses in the castle and courtyard. The Burgcafé provides you with hearty food, there are trumpet sounds and the little visitors can look forward to a carousel.

  • Denklingen Castle
  • Hauptstraße, 51580 Reichshof-Denklingen
  • November 30 – December 1, 2019
  • More info

© Burg Satzvey Castle Christmas at Satzvey Castle

Visitors to the Satzvey Castle in December mainly because of the beautiful and romantic Christmas market. The special thing is that a medieval nativity scene is performed there several times a day. In addition, numerous dealers and artisans offer their handmade gifts such as wooden toys, Christmas tree decorations, Christmas cribs, soaps and incense. And there is also a lot to experience and discover for children: in the castle bakery they can paint their fragrant gingerbread, in Santa Claus’ workshop they do handicrafts and crafts and even the wish list can be designed here and then handed over to Santa Claus personally.

  • Satzvey Castle
  • An der Burg 3, 53894 Mechernich
  • 30th November – 1st December, 7th – 8th December, 14th – 15th December and December 21-22, 2019
  • VVK: 8.50 euros, reduced: 6.50 euros, children (4–12 years): 4.50 euros, family ticket: 21.50 euros
  • More info

© Türnich Castle Christmas at the Türnich Castle

The Christmas market at Türmich Castle is located on an island between ancient trees. The focus here is on individuality and originality – manufacturers, artisans and creatives from all areas sell their products: unique jewelry, handmade fashion, upcycling, a wide range of home accessories and individual gift ideas made from different materials. And the selection of drinks is also impressive. Organic mulled wine from the Moselle and fruit punches from our own demeter agriculture keep you warm from the inside. There are also organic sausages and lots of delicacies such as quiche, crémant, oils and liqueurs, chocolaterie and homemade chocolates. Let yourself be enchanted by the products, food and drink, illuminations, balcony concerts, torchlight hikes and a rustic Advent barn.

  • Türnich Castle
  • Schloss Türnich 1, 50169 Kerpen
  • 6th-8th, 13th-15th and 20. – 22. December 2019
  • 6 euros, children and young people under the age of 18: free entry
  • More info

© Unique Christmas market | Bensberg Castle Unique Christmas market at Bensberg Castle

This year’s Christmas market at Schloss Bensberg is once again under the motto "unique". And that is something for everyone who wants more than chocolate Santa, vanilla biscuits and scented candles. So if you’re looking for a very special Christmas gift, you’ve come to the right place. The Christmas market convinces with a manufactory concept: Manufacturers of individual treasures present their products on the specially designed concept store mile. at "Kapp à la carte" you can get your own fool’s caps and accessories, for example "truffle manufacturer" has the popular truffle butter in his luggage and the "Bergische wood-fired bakers" spoil yourself with fresh wood oven bread.

  • Bensberg Castle
  • Kadettenstrasse, 51429 Bensberg
  • December 13-15, 2019
  • 12 euros including a glass of mulled wine or alcohol-free punch, 11 euros if you arrive by public transport, children up to 12 years have free admission
  • More info

© Arthur Aldyrkhanov | Unsplash creative workshop at Wissem Castle

When the roaring fire bathes the castle courtyard in romantic light and it smells of Advent everywhere, Christmas market is again at the Wissem Castle. On the third weekend in Advent you will get beautiful and homemade things in the festively decorated coach house and in the castle courtyard. In addition, artists from the creative workshop are exhibiting works in the upper area of ​​the coach house, which you can even purchase. In addition to the Remisencafe – where you can get Christmas beer and hearty food – there are several stands of social Troisdorf clubs for delicious food and warming drinks.

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