Mülheimer Schiffsweihnacht
Held across the illuminated ships of the Weiße Flotte and along the riverbank, this open-air Christmas market welcomes visitors to the Schleuseninsel. Guests can browse stalls offering handcrafted goods such as jewelry, decorations, clothing, and upcycled art. The market also features live music, seasonal culinary treats, and free activities for children inside Haus Ruhrnatur.
Nov 20 – Nov 29, 2026 All ages Eintritt frei.
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Friday, November 20: 15–21; Saturday, November 21: 13–21; Friday, November 27: 15–21; Saturday, November 28: 13–21; Sunday, November 29: 11–20.
Food & Drink
The event features seasonal culinary treats.
Parking
Parkplätze in der Nähe; während der Schiffsweihnacht stehen auf der Schleuseninsel sechs Parkplätze für Personen mit Behindertenausweis zur Verfügung.
Accessibility
The island grounds and ground floor of Haus Ruhrnatur are step-free with accessible toilets, but stalls on the ships and upper floors are only accessible via stairs.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Bring your disabled parking badge if you have one, because six spaces on the Schleuseninsel are kept for badge holders during the market.
- Wheelchair users can browse the stalls along the level riverbank, but should know the stalls on the ships can only be reached by stairs.
- Take the kids into Haus Ruhrnatur, where there are free children's activities throughout the market.
- Dress warmly, since this is an open-air market on the ships and along the riverbank in late November.
- Plan your visit for one of the two weekends, because the market does not open on the weekdays in between.
Links & Contact
Run by Mülheimer Stadtmarketing und Tourismus GmbH (MST)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can I buy at the stalls?
Handmade goods, including jewelry, decorations, clothing and art made from upcycled materials.
Is there anything for children?
Yes. There are free activities for children inside Haus Ruhrnatur.
What is there to eat and drink?
The market sells a range of seasonal Christmas treats, and there is live music.
Can I get around with a wheelchair or walker?
Partly. The Schleuseninsel grounds are level and work for walkers and wheelchairs. The stalls on the ships and the upper floors of Haus Ruhrnatur can only be reached by stairs.
How can I sell my products at the market?
Contact Mülheimer Stadtmarketing und Tourismus (MST) if you want to show your products at the Schiffsweihnacht.
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