Illustration of two small figures in winter hats and scarves with snowmen near red market stalls and a decorated tree in snow (Kerstmarkt Oberhausen)
Christmas Markets

Kerstmarkt Oberhausen

Set around the CentrO shopping complex, the market features approximately 150 wooden chalets arranged into distinct themed worlds, including an Alpine mountain village, a winter wonderland with a toboggan run, and Santa's Village. Visitors can browse artisanal goods such as woodwork and glassware alongside stalls serving traditional German treats like potato pancakes, bratwurst, roasted mushrooms, and mulled wine. Family attractions include festive toy trains, a talking tree, gnome displays, and weekend appearances by a singing Santa Claus.

Nov 13 – Dec 23, 2026

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Plan Your Visit

Hours

Daily 12:00–20:00; Saturdays and Sundays until 22:00; last day until 20:00.

Food & Drink

Stalls serve potato pancakes, sausages with farmhouse bread, roasted mushrooms, sweet pancakes, Glühwein and other drinks.

Parking

CentrO has 10 parking garages with 14,000 free parking spaces around the shopping center. Parking 1–7 are suggested as convenient choices; parking 8–11 are farther away. The market is outdoors and starts by the CentrO exit on the Arena side, continuing along P1 and P2.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children and christmas shoppers

Vibe

Festive and family-focused

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Choose parking garages 1–7 for a more convenient walk; garages 8–11 are farther from the market.
  • Follow the market from CentrO’s Arena-side exit along P1 and P2 to find your way around the outdoor stalls.
  • Wear warm layers and weather-resistant footwear, since the market is outdoors and follows open paths beside CentrO.
  • Check your plans around Totensonntag on November 22, 2026, when German Christmas markets are often closed early or entirely.
  • Visit on a weekend if you want to catch the singing Santa, whose performances are listed for weekends.

Special Events & Promotions

  • The singing Santa performs on weekends.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the market suitable for?

The market welcomes visitors of all ages, and Santa’s Village is described as a family area for children.

What can visitors see and do at the market?

Browse themed areas including an Alpine-style market, a winter world with a toboggan run, and Santa’s Village with toy trains, gnome figures and a talking tree. Craft demonstrations include glassblowing and woodworking.

What food and drinks are available?

Stalls serve potato pancakes, sausage with farmhouse bread, roasted mushrooms and sweet pancakes, along with drinks including mulled wine.

Where can visitors park, and which garages are convenient?

CentrO has ten parking garages with free spaces. Garages 1–7 are suggested as convenient choices; garages 8–11 are farther away.

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