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Press release from Europe’s largest mobile Christmas theme park

Cranger Weihnachtszauber 2024: A celebration for the whole family!

Herne, November 2024

The Cranger Weihnachtszauber will open its doors again on November 21, 2024, inviting visitors until December 30, 2024, to the Cranger fairground in Herne. For the sixth year in a row, the site transforms into a magical winter wonderland that grows more popular every year — even beyond the borders of North Rhine-Westphalia. Spanning 30,000 square meters, Europe’s largest mobile Christmas theme park promises once again an unforgettable experience for the whole family. This festively illuminated Christmas world welcomes up to 5,000 visitors daily, who can look forward to a unique blend of tradition, innovation, and pure Christmas magic.

Season Highlights

This year, the Cranger Weihnachtszauber delights visitors with over 100 exhibitors and showmen offering culinary delights, gifts, and exciting attractions. A special highlight is the world’s largest mobile Christmas tree! The 45-meter-high tree shines with 2 million LEDs and enchants visitors hourly with a spectacular light show—comparable to the illumination of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Additionally, magic happens every full hour: it snows!

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Highlights from 2023. Reproduction free of charge. Photo credit: (C) Cranger Weihnachtszauber

The Cranger Weihnachtszauber — a truly magical experience

Highlights from 2023

Highlights from 2023. Reproduction free of charge. Photo credit: (C) Cranger Weihnachtszauber

Here’s how to reach our press office

Accreditation for media representatives

Would you like to report on the Cranger Weihnachtszauber? We are happy to offer verified press representatives free entry for this purpose.

If you are planning a last-minute report and/or would like an interview partner, please contact our press department directly.

Contact person

Alex Talash

Phone

+4917632461544

E-mail

presse@cranger-weihnachtszauber.de

website

cranger-weihnachtszauber.de

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November 20, 2025 to
December 30, 2025

Opening hours

Mon – Fri
2:00 PM to 9:45 PM
Sat & Sun
12:00 PM to 9:45 PM
Sunday of the Dead
6:00 PM to 9:45 PM
Christmas Eve
closed
December 25
closed
December 26
12:00 PM to 9:45 PM

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How to find us?

How to get to Cranger Weihnachtszauber

Cranger Weihnachtszauber takes place on the Cranger Kirmesplatz in Herne – right in the heart of the Ruhr region – and is easy to reach by public transport, bike, or car.

Getting here by bike or e-scooter:
There are 250 bicycle parking spaces available near the entrance.
A large parking area for e-scooters is also provided.
Both parking areas are located on the street "An der Cranger Kirche".

Getting here by public transport:
From Herne station and Wanne-Eickel main station, several bus lines take you to Cranger Weihnachtszauber in just a few minutes.

From Wanne-Eickel Central Station::
Line 323 to the stop Crange
Line 322 (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between 4:00 PM and 10:00 PM)
Linie 342 to the stop Fred-Endrikat-Str.

From Herne Station:
Line 323 to the stop Crange
Line 322 (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between 4:00 PM and 10:00 PM)

From Herten/Marl:
Linie SB27 to the stop Recklinghauser Str. (500m walking distance)

For train travel from surrounding cities, we recommend changing to a bus at Wanne-Eickel Central Station. Wanne-Eickel Central Station connects you to many nearby cities with ease!
Check departure times in the HCR app or online at www.hcr-herne.de.

Getting here by car:
If you're coming via the A42 motorway from the direction of Gelsenkirchen, please take the Herne-Wanne exit and follow the signs to Parking Lot 3. For easier access, an extra turning point has been set up on Dorstener Straße – making your arrival even more convenient! If you’re arriving via the Herne-Crange exit, follow the signs to Parking Lots 1 and 3. If you're coming from Herne via Heerstraße, please use Parking Lot 2. More than 1,500 parking spaces are available.

Parking costs just €5.

Addresses for your navigation system:
P1: Dorstener Str. 360, 44653 Herne
P2: An der Cranger Kirche, 44653 Herne
P3: Adolf-Brenne-Weg, 44653 Herne

When Can You Visit Us?

Opening Hours of Cranger Weihnachtszauber

Cranger Weihnachtszauber is open daily from November 20 to December 30, 2025 (closed on December 24 and 25). Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 2:00 PM to 9:45 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 9:45 PM. On Sunday of the Dead, Cranger Weihnachtszauber is open from 6:00 PM to 9:45 PM, and on December 26 from 12:00 PM to 9:45 PM.

Monday to Friday: 2:00 PM – 9:45 PM
Saturday and Sunday: 12:00 PM – 9:45 PM
Sunday of Death: 6:00 PM – 9:45 PM
Christmas Eve & December 25: Closed
December 26: 12:00 PM – 9:45 PM

Show program 2024 at the Cranger Weihnachtszauber
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When Can You Visit Us?

Opening Hours of Cranger Weihnachtszauber

Cranger Weihnachtszauber is open daily from November 20 to December 30, 2025 (closed on December 24 and 25). Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 2:00 PM to 9:45 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 9:45 PM. On Sunday of the Dead, Cranger Weihnachtszauber is open from 6:00 PM to 9:45 PM, and on December 26 from 12:00 PM to 9:45 PM.

Monday to Friday: 2:00 PM – 9:45 PM
Saturday and Sunday: 12:00 PM – 9:45 PM
Sunday of Death: 6:00 PM – 9:45 PM
Christmas Eve & December 25: Closed
December 26: 12:00 PM – 9:45 PM

How to find us?

How to get to Cranger Weihnachtszauber

Cranger Weihnachtszauber takes place on the Cranger Kirmesplatz in Herne – right in the heart of the Ruhr region – and is easy to reach by public transport, bike, or car.

Getting here by bike or e-scooter:
There are 250 bicycle parking spaces available near the entrance.
A large parking area for e-scooters is also provided.
Both parking areas are located on the street "An der Cranger Kirche".

Getting here by public transport:
From Herne station and Wanne-Eickel main station, several bus lines take you to Cranger Weihnachtszauber in just a few minutes.

From Wanne-Eickel Central Station::
Line 323 to the stop Crange
Line 322 (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between 4:00 PM and 10:00 PM)
Linie 342 to the stop Fred-Endrikat-Str.

From Herne Station:
Line 323 to the stop Crange
Line 322 (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between 4:00 PM and 10:00 PM)

From Herten/Marl:
Linie SB27 to the stop Recklinghauser Str. (500m walking distance)

For train travel from surrounding cities, we recommend changing to a bus at Wanne-Eickel Central Station. Wanne-Eickel Central Station connects you to many nearby cities with ease!
Check departure times in the HCR app or online at www.hcr-herne.de.

Getting here by car:
If you're coming via the A42 motorway from the direction of Gelsenkirchen, please take the Herne-Wanne exit and follow the signs to Parking Lot 3. For easier access, an extra turning point has been set up on Dorstener Straße – making your arrival even more convenient! If you’re arriving via the Herne-Crange exit, follow the signs to Parking Lots 1 and 3. If you're coming from Herne via Heerstraße, please use Parking Lot 2. More than 1,500 parking spaces are available.

Parking costs just €5.

Addresses for your navigation system:
P1: Dorstener Str. 360, 44653 Herne
P2: An der Cranger Kirche, 44653 Herne
P3: Adolf-Brenne-Weg, 44653 Herne

How to arrive as a group?

Bus and group trips to the Cranger Weihnachtszauber

With over 100 attractions, shows, market stalls, and indoor and outdoor dining options, the Cranger Weihnachtszauber is the perfect destination for a group trip.

A visit to the Cranger Weihnachtszauber guarantees your guests a magical and varied experience for all ages.

Since we want to make your stay at the Cranger Weihnachtszauber as comfortable as possible for you and your guests, reserved bus parking spaces are available on the event grounds. Tokens for food and drinks are also provided for bus drivers at the event office near the ferris wheel.

As a tour operator, you can visit the Cranger Weihnachtszauber with your travel group without prior registration. The recommended length of stay is 4 to 6 hours.

For an even more convenient trip and to take full advantage of all benefits, we kindly ask you to register your group trip via the contact form or by emailing busfahrt@cranger-weihnachtszauber.de
Our friendly staff will get in touch with you promptly to help plan your visit to the Cranger Weihnachtszauber individually.

Show program 2024 at the Cranger Weihnachtszauber
Cranger Weihnachtszauber Market Plan