HAPPENINGS IN RUHR
Many events pop up and disappear with little or no accessible advertising. Some activities are small or unique. Such happenings are posted in this calendar. A source of surprise and discovery.
Something special takes place throughout the year in the Ruhr Metropolis. Besides established events and exhibitions, smaller occasions can vary from a concert, theatre performance, vernissage, celebration, opening, anniversary, a spontaneous market or a small one-off activity.
Choose from expat meet ups and other happenings, some of which take place with surprisingly little noticeable publicity, yet well-informed local nationals attend. Members of the expat communities of the Ruhr and surroundings can enjoy these gatherings too.
The calendar below offers expats a quick, easy and simple way to discover current activities all on one page. Please confirm to take note of any cancellations or changes.
By Vincent Green, Jun 24 2022
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| 1Christmas MarketChristmas MarketThe Christmas market on Altmarkt in Oberhausen exudes its own cosy atmosphere. In fact, the so-called City-Adventszauber is termed as magical. Traditionally surrounded by a woodland scene of over spruce trees decorated with fairy lights and with a special scent of tannin. If it happens to snow, then it feels even more delightful. Altmarkt, Oberhausen | 2Christmas MarketChristmas MarketThe Christmas market on Altmarkt in Oberhausen exudes its own cosy atmosphere. In fact, the so-called City-Adventszauber is termed as magical. Traditionally surrounded by a woodland scene of over spruce trees decorated with fairy lights and with a special scent of tannin. If it happens to snow, then it feels even more delightful. Altmarkt, Oberhausen | 3Christmas MarketChristmas MarketThe Christmas market on Altmarkt in Oberhausen exudes its own cosy atmosphere. In fact, the so-called City-Adventszauber is termed as magical. Traditionally surrounded by a woodland scene of over spruce trees decorated with fairy lights and with a special scent of tannin. If it happens to snow, then it feels even more delightful. Altmarkt, Oberhausen | 4Christmas MarketChristmas MarketThe Christmas market on Altmarkt in Oberhausen exudes its own cosy atmosphere. In fact, the so-called City-Adventszauber is termed as magical. Traditionally surrounded by a woodland scene of over spruce trees decorated with fairy lights and with a special scent of tannin. If it happens to snow, then it feels even more delightful. Altmarkt, Oberhausen | 5Christmas MarketChristmas MarketThe Christmas market on Altmarkt in Oberhausen exudes its own cosy atmosphere. In fact, the so-called City-Adventszauber is termed as magical. Traditionally surrounded by a woodland scene of over spruce trees decorated with fairy lights and with a special scent of tannin. If it happens to snow, then it feels even more delightful.
Altmarkt, Oberhausen
InterNationsInterNationsTime: 20:00 InterNations Essen, Bochum & Dortmund Christmas Market, Essen Meet at Christmas tree oppostite Essen Hbf | 6Christmas MarketChristmas MarketThe Christmas market on Altmarkt in Oberhausen exudes its own cosy atmosphere. In fact, the so-called City-Adventszauber is termed as magical. Traditionally surrounded by a woodland scene of over spruce trees decorated with fairy lights and with a special scent of tannin. If it happens to snow, then it feels even more delightful.
Altmarkt, Oberhausen
Ice RinkIce Rink An atmospheric ice skating rink appears amongst the disused industrial plant in Essen each year during the Christmas season. Located between imposing coke ovens and chimneys of the Zollverein coking plant of old, the ice rink stretches a whole 150 metres to provide fun for all. An atmospheric light installation bathes the ice rink in beautiful colours each evening, while cosy stands offer hot drinks and snacks.
Photo © Ruhr Tourismus / Stefan Ziese
Stiftung Zollverein, Essen
| 7Christmas MarketChristmas MarketThe Christmas market on Altmarkt in Oberhausen exudes its own cosy atmosphere. In fact, the so-called City-Adventszauber is termed as magical. Traditionally surrounded by a woodland scene of over spruce trees decorated with fairy lights and with a special scent of tannin. If it happens to snow, then it feels even more delightful.
Altmarkt, Oberhausen
Ice RinkIce RinkAn atmospheric ice skating rink appears amongst the disused industrial plant in Essen each year during the Christmas season. Located between imposing coke ovens and chimneys of the Zollverein coking plant of old, the ice rink stretches a whole 150 metres to provide fun for all. An atmospheric light installation bathes the ice rink in beautiful colours each evening, while cosy stands offer hot drinks and snacks.
Photo © Ruhr Tourismus / Stefan Ziese
Stiftung Zollverein, Essen
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| 8Christmas MarketChristmas MarketThe Christmas market on Altmarkt in Oberhausen exudes its own cosy atmosphere. In fact, the so-called City-Adventszauber is termed as magical. Traditionally surrounded by a woodland scene of over spruce trees decorated with fairy lights and with a special scent of tannin. If it happens to snow, then it feels even more delightful.
Altmarkt, Oberhausen
Ice RinkIce RinkAn atmospheric ice skating rink appears amongst the disused industrial plant in Essen each year during the Christmas season. Located between imposing coke ovens and chimneys of the Zollverein coking plant of old, the ice rink stretches a whole 150 metres to provide fun for all. An atmospheric light installation bathes the ice rink in beautiful colours each evening, while cosy stands offer hot drinks and snacks.
Photo © Ruhr Tourismus / Stefan Ziese
Stiftung Zollverein, Essen
| 9Christmas MarketChristmas MarketThe Christmas market on Altmarkt in Oberhausen exudes its own cosy atmosphere. In fact, the so-called City-Adventszauber is termed as magical. Traditionally surrounded by a woodland scene of over spruce trees decorated with fairy lights and with a special scent of tannin. If it happens to snow, then it feels even more delightful.
Altmarkt, Oberhausen
Ice RinkIce RinkAn atmospheric ice skating rink appears amongst the disused industrial plant in Essen each year during the Christmas season. Located between imposing coke ovens and chimneys of the Zollverein coking plant of old, the ice rink stretches a whole 150 metres to provide fun for all. An atmospheric light installation bathes the ice rink in beautiful colours each evening, while cosy stands offer hot drinks and snacks.
Photo © Ruhr Tourismus / Stefan Ziese
Stiftung Zollverein, Essen
| 10Christmas MarketChristmas MarketThe Christmas market on Altmarkt in Oberhausen exudes its own cosy atmosphere. In fact, the so-called City-Adventszauber is termed as magical. Traditionally surrounded by a woodland scene of over spruce trees decorated with fairy lights and with a special scent of tannin. If it happens to snow, then it feels even more delightful.
Altmarkt, Oberhausen
Ice RinkIce RinkAn atmospheric ice skating rink appears amongst the disused industrial plant in Essen each year during the Christmas season. Located between imposing coke ovens and chimneys of the Zollverein coking plant of old, the ice rink stretches a whole 150 metres to provide fun for all. An atmospheric light installation bathes the ice rink in beautiful colours each evening, while cosy stands offer hot drinks and snacks.
Photo © Ruhr Tourismus / Stefan Ziese
Stiftung Zollverein, Essen
| 11Christmas MarketChristmas MarketThe Christmas market on Altmarkt in Oberhausen exudes its own cosy atmosphere. In fact, the so-called City-Adventszauber is termed as magical. Traditionally surrounded by a woodland scene of over spruce trees decorated with fairy lights and with a special scent of tannin. If it happens to snow, then it feels even more delightful.
Altmarkt, Oberhausen
Ice RinkIce RinkAn atmospheric ice skating rink appears amongst the disused industrial plant in Essen each year during the Christmas season. Located between imposing coke ovens and chimneys of the Zollverein coking plant of old, the ice rink stretches a whole 150 metres to provide fun for all. An atmospheric light installation bathes the ice rink in beautiful colours each evening, while cosy stands offer hot drinks and snacks.
Photo © Ruhr Tourismus / Stefan Ziese
Stiftung Zollverein, Essen
| 12Christmas MarketChristmas MarketThe Christmas market on Altmarkt in Oberhausen exudes its own cosy atmosphere. In fact, the so-called City-Adventszauber is termed as magical. Traditionally surrounded by a woodland scene of over spruce trees decorated with fairy lights and with a special scent of tannin. If it happens to snow, then it feels even more delightful.
Altmarkt, Oberhausen
Ice RinkIce RinkAn atmospheric ice skating rink appears amongst the disused industrial plant in Essen each year during the Christmas season. Located between imposing coke ovens and chimneys of the Zollverein coking plant of old, the ice rink stretches a whole 150 metres to provide fun for all. An atmospheric light installation bathes the ice rink in beautiful colours each evening, while cosy stands offer hot drinks and snacks.
Photo © Ruhr Tourismus / Stefan Ziese
Stiftung Zollverein, Essen
| 13Christmas MarketChristmas MarketThe Christmas market on Altmarkt in Oberhausen exudes its own cosy atmosphere. In fact, the so-called City-Adventszauber is termed as magical. Traditionally surrounded by a woodland scene of over spruce trees decorated with fairy lights and with a special scent of tannin. If it happens to snow, then it feels even more delightful.
Altmarkt, Oberhausen
Ice RinkIce RinkAn atmospheric ice skating rink appears amongst the disused industrial plant in Essen each year during the Christmas season. Located between imposing coke ovens and chimneys of the Zollverein coking plant of old, the ice rink stretches a whole 150 metres to provide fun for all. An atmospheric light installation bathes the ice rink in beautiful colours each evening, while cosy stands offer hot drinks and snacks.
Photo © Ruhr Tourismus / Stefan Ziese
Stiftung Zollverein, Essen
| 14Christmas MarketChristmas MarketThe Christmas market on Altmarkt in Oberhausen exudes its own cosy atmosphere. In fact, the so-called City-Adventszauber is termed as magical. Traditionally surrounded by a woodland scene of over spruce trees decorated with fairy lights and with a special scent of tannin. If it happens to snow, then it feels even more delightful.
Altmarkt, Oberhausen
Ice RinkIce RinkAn atmospheric ice skating rink appears amongst the disused industrial plant in Essen each year during the Christmas season. Located between imposing coke ovens and chimneys of the Zollverein coking plant of old, the ice rink stretches a whole 150 metres to provide fun for all. An atmospheric light installation bathes the ice rink in beautiful colours each evening, while cosy stands offer hot drinks and snacks.
Photo © Ruhr Tourismus / Stefan Ziese
Stiftung Zollverein, Essen
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| 15Christmas MarketChristmas MarketThe Christmas market on Altmarkt in Oberhausen exudes its own cosy atmosphere. In fact, the so-called City-Adventszauber is termed as magical. Traditionally surrounded by a woodland scene of over spruce trees decorated with fairy lights and with a special scent of tannin. If it happens to snow, then it feels even more delightful.
Altmarkt, Oberhausen
Ice RinkIce RinkAn atmospheric ice skating rink appears amongst the disused industrial plant in Essen each year during the Christmas season. Located between imposing coke ovens and chimneys of the Zollverein coking plant of old, the ice rink stretches a whole 150 metres to provide fun for all. An atmospheric light installation bathes the ice rink in beautiful colours each evening, while cosy stands offer hot drinks and snacks.
Photo © Ruhr Tourismus / Stefan Ziese
Stiftung Zollverein, Essen
| 16Christmas MarketChristmas MarketThe Christmas market on Altmarkt in Oberhausen exudes its own cosy atmosphere. In fact, the so-called City-Adventszauber is termed as magical. Traditionally surrounded by a woodland scene of over spruce trees decorated with fairy lights and with a special scent of tannin. If it happens to snow, then it feels even more delightful.
Altmarkt, Oberhausen
Ice RinkIce RinkAn atmospheric ice skating rink appears amongst the disused industrial plant in Essen each year during the Christmas season. Located between imposing coke ovens and chimneys of the Zollverein coking plant of old, the ice rink stretches a whole 150 metres to provide fun for all. An atmospheric light installation bathes the ice rink in beautiful colours each evening, while cosy stands offer hot drinks and snacks.
Photo © Ruhr Tourismus / Stefan Ziese
Stiftung Zollverein, Essen
| 17Christmas MarketChristmas MarketThe Christmas market on Altmarkt in Oberhausen exudes its own cosy atmosphere. In fact, the so-called City-Adventszauber is termed as magical. Traditionally surrounded by a woodland scene of over spruce trees decorated with fairy lights and with a special scent of tannin. If it happens to snow, then it feels even more delightful.
Altmarkt, Oberhausen
Ice RinkIce RinkAn atmospheric ice skating rink appears amongst the disused industrial plant in Essen each year during the Christmas season. Located between imposing coke ovens and chimneys of the Zollverein coking plant of old, the ice rink stretches a whole 150 metres to provide fun for all. An atmospheric light installation bathes the ice rink in beautiful colours each evening, while cosy stands offer hot drinks and snacks.
Photo © Ruhr Tourismus / Stefan Ziese
Stiftung Zollverein, Essen
| 18Christmas MarketChristmas MarketThe Christmas market on Altmarkt in Oberhausen exudes its own cosy atmosphere. In fact, the so-called City-Adventszauber is termed as magical. Traditionally surrounded by a woodland scene of over spruce trees decorated with fairy lights and with a special scent of tannin. If it happens to snow, then it feels even more delightful.
Altmarkt, Oberhausen
Ice RinkIce RinkAn atmospheric ice skating rink appears amongst the disused industrial plant in Essen each year during the Christmas season. Located between imposing coke ovens and chimneys of the Zollverein coking plant of old, the ice rink stretches a whole 150 metres to provide fun for all. An atmospheric light installation bathes the ice rink in beautiful colours each evening, while cosy stands offer hot drinks and snacks.
Photo © Ruhr Tourismus / Stefan Ziese
Stiftung Zollverein, Essen
Sing TogetherSing TogetherTime: 18:00 - 19:30
Singing together strengthens our togetherness and makes us happy, so the organisers invite anyone in the Ruhr who enjoys singing to come along. Whether young or old, no professional ability is necessary. Sing songs together that connect, bring joy and are simply good for you.
Participation is free of charge, no registration is necessary and drinks are provided.
Welthaus Dortmund
| 19Christmas MarketChristmas MarketThe Christmas market on Altmarkt in Oberhausen exudes its own cosy atmosphere. In fact, the so-called City-Adventszauber is termed as magical. Traditionally surrounded by a woodland scene of over spruce trees decorated with fairy lights and with a special scent of tannin. If it happens to snow, then it feels even more delightful.
Altmarkt, Oberhausen
Ice RinkIce RinkAn atmospheric ice skating rink appears amongst the disused industrial plant in Essen each year during the Christmas season. Located between imposing coke ovens and chimneys of the Zollverein coking plant of old, the ice rink stretches a whole 150 metres to provide fun for all. An atmospheric light installation bathes the ice rink in beautiful colours each evening, while cosy stands offer hot drinks and snacks.
Photo © Ruhr Tourismus / Stefan Ziese
Stiftung Zollverein, Essen
| 20Christmas MarketChristmas MarketThe Christmas market on Altmarkt in Oberhausen exudes its own cosy atmosphere. In fact, the so-called City-Adventszauber is termed as magical. Traditionally surrounded by a woodland scene of over spruce trees decorated with fairy lights and with a special scent of tannin. If it happens to snow, then it feels even more delightful.
Altmarkt, Oberhausen
Ice RinkIce RinkAn atmospheric ice skating rink appears amongst the disused industrial plant in Essen each year during the Christmas season. Located between imposing coke ovens and chimneys of the Zollverein coking plant of old, the ice rink stretches a whole 150 metres to provide fun for all. An atmospheric light installation bathes the ice rink in beautiful colours each evening, while cosy stands offer hot drinks and snacks.
Photo © Ruhr Tourismus / Stefan Ziese
Stiftung Zollverein, Essen
| 21Christmas MarketChristmas MarketThe Christmas market on Altmarkt in Oberhausen exudes its own cosy atmosphere. In fact, the so-called City-Adventszauber is termed as magical. Traditionally surrounded by a woodland scene of over spruce trees decorated with fairy lights and with a special scent of tannin. If it happens to snow, then it feels even more delightful.
Altmarkt, Oberhausen
Ice RinkIce RinkAn atmospheric ice skating rink appears amongst the disused industrial plant in Essen each year during the Christmas season. Located between imposing coke ovens and chimneys of the Zollverein coking plant of old, the ice rink stretches a whole 150 metres to provide fun for all. An atmospheric light installation bathes the ice rink in beautiful colours each evening, while cosy stands offer hot drinks and snacks.
Photo © Ruhr Tourismus / Stefan Ziese
Stiftung Zollverein, Essen
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| 22Ice RinkIce RinkAn atmospheric ice skating rink appears amongst the disused industrial plant in Essen each year during the Christmas season. Located between imposing coke ovens and chimneys of the Zollverein coking plant of old, the ice rink stretches a whole 150 metres to provide fun for all. An atmospheric light installation bathes the ice rink in beautiful colours each evening, while cosy stands offer hot drinks and snacks.
Photo © Ruhr Tourismus / Stefan Ziese
Stiftung Zollverein, Essen
| 23Ice RinkIce RinkAn atmospheric ice skating rink appears amongst the disused industrial plant in Essen each year during the Christmas season. Located between imposing coke ovens and chimneys of the Zollverein coking plant of old, the ice rink stretches a whole 150 metres to provide fun for all. An atmospheric light installation bathes the ice rink in beautiful colours each evening, while cosy stands offer hot drinks and snacks.
Photo © Ruhr Tourismus / Stefan Ziese
Stiftung Zollverein, Essen
| 24Ice RinkIce RinkAn atmospheric ice skating rink appears amongst the disused industrial plant in Essen each year during the Christmas season. Located between imposing coke ovens and chimneys of the Zollverein coking plant of old, the ice rink stretches a whole 150 metres to provide fun for all. An atmospheric light installation bathes the ice rink in beautiful colours each evening, while cosy stands offer hot drinks and snacks.
Photo © Ruhr Tourismus / Stefan Ziese
Stiftung Zollverein, Essen
| 25Ice RinkIce RinkAn atmospheric ice skating rink appears amongst the disused industrial plant in Essen each year during the Christmas season. Located between imposing coke ovens and chimneys of the Zollverein coking plant of old, the ice rink stretches a whole 150 metres to provide fun for all. An atmospheric light installation bathes the ice rink in beautiful colours each evening, while cosy stands offer hot drinks and snacks.
Photo © Ruhr Tourismus / Stefan Ziese
Stiftung Zollverein, Essen
| 26Ice RinkIce RinkAn atmospheric ice skating rink appears amongst the disused industrial plant in Essen each year during the Christmas season. Located between imposing coke ovens and chimneys of the Zollverein coking plant of old, the ice rink stretches a whole 150 metres to provide fun for all. An atmospheric light installation bathes the ice rink in beautiful colours each evening, while cosy stands offer hot drinks and snacks.
Photo © Ruhr Tourismus / Stefan Ziese
Stiftung Zollverein, Essen
| 27Ice RinkIce RinkAn atmospheric ice skating rink appears amongst the disused industrial plant in Essen each year during the Christmas season. Located between imposing coke ovens and chimneys of the Zollverein coking plant of old, the ice rink stretches a whole 150 metres to provide fun for all. An atmospheric light installation bathes the ice rink in beautiful colours each evening, while cosy stands offer hot drinks and snacks.
Photo © Ruhr Tourismus / Stefan Ziese
Stiftung Zollverein, Essen
| 28Ice RinkIce RinkAn atmospheric ice skating rink appears amongst the disused industrial plant in Essen each year during the Christmas season. Located between imposing coke ovens and chimneys of the Zollverein coking plant of old, the ice rink stretches a whole 150 metres to provide fun for all. An atmospheric light installation bathes the ice rink in beautiful colours each evening, while cosy stands offer hot drinks and snacks.
Photo © Ruhr Tourismus / Stefan Ziese
Stiftung Zollverein, Essen
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| 29Ice RinkIce RinkAn atmospheric ice skating rink appears amongst the disused industrial plant in Essen each year during the Christmas season. Located between imposing coke ovens and chimneys of the Zollverein coking plant of old, the ice rink stretches a whole 150 metres to provide fun for all. An atmospheric light installation bathes the ice rink in beautiful colours each evening, while cosy stands offer hot drinks and snacks.
Photo © Ruhr Tourismus / Stefan Ziese
Stiftung Zollverein, Essen
| 30Ice RinkIce RinkAn atmospheric ice skating rink appears amongst the disused industrial plant in Essen each year during the Christmas season. Located between imposing coke ovens and chimneys of the Zollverein coking plant of old, the ice rink stretches a whole 150 metres to provide fun for all. An atmospheric light installation bathes the ice rink in beautiful colours each evening, while cosy stands offer hot drinks and snacks.
Photo © Ruhr Tourismus / Stefan Ziese
Stiftung Zollverein, Essen
| 31Ice RinkIce RinkAn atmospheric ice skating rink appears amongst the disused industrial plant in Essen each year during the Christmas season. Located between imposing coke ovens and chimneys of the Zollverein coking plant of old, the ice rink stretches a whole 150 metres to provide fun for all. An atmospheric light installation bathes the ice rink in beautiful colours each evening, while cosy stands offer hot drinks and snacks.
Photo © Ruhr Tourismus / Stefan Ziese
Stiftung Zollverein, Essen
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EVENTS IN RUHR
Events and activities large and small happen in the Ruhr Metropolis throughout the year, some becoming nationally and internationally popular. They range from a variety of funfairs to an intense collection of diverse cultural immersion.
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