Crefelder Weihnachtsmarkt „Made in Krefeld Special“ (MIKS)

Crefelder Weihnachtsmarkt — Tradition around the Dionysiuskirche

When Advent begins in Krefeld, the white wooden huts of the Crefelder Weihnachtsmarkt open around the Dionysiuskirche. From November 26 to December 23, 2026, the family-run market offers its special atmosphere daily — against the historic backdrop of one of Krefeld's most important churches.

Family Business with Over 40 Years of Experience

The market is operated by Thommessen Christmas Event Management — a family-owned business with over four decades of market experience. This shapes the atmosphere: cozy, personal, less anonymous than large commercial markets. The market name „Crefelder Weihnachtsmarkt“ refers to the historical spelling of the city — a deliberate homage to local identity.

Program and Offerings

Culinary Delights with Cult Status

• Reibekuchen — Krefeld classic with apple sauce, a local favorite
• Backfisch (fried fish), French fries, Crêpes, Churros
• Glühweindorf (mulled wine village) with wines from Mosel and Rheinhessen — open daily until 10 PM

Atmosphere

• Handmade wooden pavilions in a uniform white aesthetic
• Children's carousel for the little visitors
• Mailbox to the Christkind for children's wishes
• Bookable areas for group reservations (companies, clubs, families)

Sustainability

• Complete lighting with LED technology to reduce energy consumption
• Social initiative: Senior Action Monday — free Reibekuchen and warm drinks for Krefeld nursing homes and senior groups
• On the last market day: free Christmas trees for visitors

Entertainment

• Live musical accents, including brass music from Venlo, Netherlands

An der Alten Kirche — Krefeld's Cityscape

The market square An der Alten Kirche is located in the center of Krefeld-Süd, around the Dionysiuskirche. This is one of the city's historic church buildings and provides a sacred setting for the market, visually echoed by the white wooden huts. Over the years, the square has become a permanent fixture in Krefeld's Advent calendar — less touristy than the city center markets, but with a „homely“ character.

Krefeld — Velvet and Silk City

The city of Krefeld (approx. 230,000 inhabitants) on the Lower Rhine (North Rhine-Westphalia) is an independent major city with a long textile history — nicknamed the „Velvet and Silk City“. It is conveniently located between Düsseldorf, Mönchengladbach, and Duisburg, belongs to the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region, and is known for its Bauhaus architecture, the Kaiser Wilhelm Museum, and horse racing at Hülser Berg.