If you’re looking for easy day trips to get the most out of your German Christmas market trip, try the Essen Christmas markets and Dortmund Christmas markets! For 2025, the Essen Christmas markets are open November 14 – December 23! The Dortmund Christmas markets are open November 20 – December 30! Essen and Dortmund are… Read More German Christmas Markets: Essen and Dortmund