Markt der Sterne - Weihnachtsmarkt Kempen
Streets and alleys throughout Kempen's old town are illuminated with festive lights and filled with the scents of cinnamon and mulled wine. Visitors can browse market stalls offering wooden ornaments, handicrafts, jewelry, and seasonal gift ideas. Refreshments include vegetarian dishes, sweets, regional specialties, hot chocolate, and both red and white mulled wine.
Nov 27 – Dec 20, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Fridays 18–22 Uhr at Buttermarkt; Saturdays 11–19 Uhr in the Old Town (Buttermarkt until 22 Uhr); Sundays 11–19 Uhr in the Old Town.
Neighborhood
Innenstadt Kempen
Food & Drink
The market offers vegetarian dishes, regional specialties and sweets, along with red and white mulled wine, punch and hot chocolate.
Parking
The event information notes good public-transport connections; visitors can also arrive by car, bicycle, or on foot.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Use public transport to reach the market; the event listing specifically notes good public-transport connections to Kempen.
- Choose Friday if you want to focus your visit on Buttermarkt, where the market is open from 6 to 10 p.m.
- On Saturdays, allow time for the wider old town: stalls run 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., while Buttermarkt stays open until 10 p.m.
- Visit on December 13 to combine the market with Sunday shopping; the special shopping hours are 1 to 6 p.m.
- Dress warmly for an outdoor visit, since the market takes place across open-air streets and squares and outdoor heaters are prohibited.
Special Events & Promotions
- The November 27 market is held only at Buttermarkt.
- Sunday shopping takes place on December 13.
Links & Contact
Run by Werbering Kempen e.V.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Markt der Sterne suitable for?
The open-air market is described as suitable for children and young people, families, and seniors.
What can visitors browse at the market?
Stalls offer wooden ornaments, gifts, decorations, jewelry, handicrafts, regional specialties, and sweets; the old town is illuminated for the season.
What food and drinks are available?
Options include vegetarian dishes, regional specialties, sweets, red and white mulled wine, hot chocolate, and punch.
Are there any special shopping arrangements during the market?
Shops open on Sunday, December 13, alongside the market’s third weekend.
How can vendors take part?
Businesses interested in presenting products at the market can contact XDREAM-Events; the organizer’s page notes that only a few spaces remain.
Browse Christmas in Krefeld
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