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Welcome to the Bochumer Weihnachtsmarkt 2026 in Bochum
Bochum Christmas runs from 19 November to 23 December 2026 in the city centre around Dr.-Ruer-Platz. bochumer-weihnacht.de sets daily hours 11:00–22:00, core time 12:00–21:00. The market is closed on Totensonntag, 22 November 2026. Entry is free. The signature act is the Flying Santa over Dr.-Ruer-Platz.
Highlights & Attractions at Bochumer Weihnachtsmarkt in Bochum
- Flying Santa daily at 17:00 and 19:00
- Around 200 huts in the city centre
- Medieval market at Pauluskirche
- Sparkasse Christmas stage on Dr.-Ruer-Platz
- Carousels, historic wooden Ferris wheel and ice-stock rink
- Wish-list campaign at hut 307, the Christmas hub
- 2026 expansion onto Rathausplatz and Husemannplatz
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Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2026
The market opens Thursday 19 November and closes Wednesday 23 December. The Flying Santa crosses Dr.-Ruer-Platz daily at 17:00 and 19:00; the first show on opening day may shift. The Sparkasse stage runs at weekends. The medieval market at Pauluskirche brings craft, music and performers.
The full 2026 stage bill is on bochumer-weihnacht.de. Food and drinks are paid at the stalls. City-centre car parks often stay open later during the market.
Tickets & Admission for Bochumer Weihnachtsmarkt Bochum
Access to the market is free. There is no entry ticket. Rides, food and drinks cost extra. Official info and the hut finder are on bochumer-weihnacht.de. price_min and price_max are 0 because entry is free.
Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Bochum
- U-Bahn and S-Bahn to the main station, then walk into the pedestrian zone
- November and December are cold and often wet; wear solid shoes and a warm layer
- Book hotels in the centre early; Advent weekends fill up
- Plan 17:00 and 19:00 at Dr.-Ruer-Platz for the Flying Santa
- Use only bochumer-weihnacht.de for hours, stage times and the closed Sunday
Note: The information on this page was researched at the time of writing and may have changed since then (e.g. date, venue, or program). Visit the organizer's official website →
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