Mettmann Blotschenmarkt Christmas Market
Visitors can wander through stalls offering holiday items such as handcrafted woodwork, winter accessories, and personalized Christmas tree ornaments. Culinary offerings include Finnish flame-cooked salmon, fresh bread, kale with sausage, and hot specialty drinks like Glögg and Schneebällchen. Festive lighting and musical walking acts provide entertainment, while children can enjoy a historic carousel, visit Santa Claus in his hut, and admire trees decorated by local elementary school classes.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Hours
Monday-Friday from 16:00; Saturday-Sunday from 12:00.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Historic city center
Food & Drink
Options include Finnish flame-cooked salmon, fried fish, kale with sausage, freshly baked bread, potato pancakes, churros, Glögg, hot punch, Feuerzangenbowle, and Schneebällchen.
Parking
Use only proper parking spaces. Several parking garages and a large lot are nearby. Parking behind the town hall is free on weekdays from 5 p.m. and on weekends.
Pets
Visitors are asked to avoid bringing dogs because it can get crowded and tight, which could be unpleasant or unsafe for dogs.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Go to Am Königshof for the 2026 market; it is about 200 metres from the previous site near St. Lambertus Church.
- Use proper parking spaces; the town hall lot at Neanderstraße 85 is free on weekdays from 5 p.m. and on weekends.
- Take the Regiobahn to Stadtmitte, then walk about seven minutes to the historic market area.
- Leave dogs at home, as the market can become crowded and tight, making the walkways uncomfortable for pets.
- Leave bicycles locked outside the event grounds, since bringing them into the market is discouraged.
Special Events & Promotions
- The market moves to Am Königshof this year while St. Lambertus Church is renovated.
- A traditional stage program is dropped this year; musical walking acts are planned instead.
- The prettiest decorated Christmas trees are awarded prizes on the final day.
- Santa visits on some days.
Links & Contact
Run by Mettmann-Impulse e.V.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can children do at the market?
Children can ride the historic carousel, see Santa in his hut, and look at decorated Christmas trees made by local elementary school classes.
What food and drinks are available?
Options include Finnish flame-cooked salmon, bread baked at the market, kale with sausage, potato pancakes, churros, Glühwein, Swedish Glögg, and other treats.
Can I bring my dog or bicycle?
Visitors are asked to leave dogs at home because the market can get crowded and tight. Bicycles are best locked outside the event grounds.
How do I get to the market by public transport?
The Regiobahn Stadtmitte stop is a seven-minute walk away.
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