For Our Little Ones
On our children’s page, the little ones can discover the very special Christmas magic: meet our adorable mascots Nikki and Klausi! Look forward to exciting giveaway activities, where little surprises await the children, and plenty of rides that will bring sparkling eyes and endless fun.
Giveaway with Nikki and Klausi
This year, Nikki and Klausi are once again on the road to distribute Christmas treats.
- Sunday, 30 November (1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
- Saturday, 6 December (1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
- Sunday, 7 December (1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
- Sunday, 14 December (1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
- Sunday, 21 December (1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Name: Nikki
You can recognise me by: impressive antlers, a blue Christmas jumper and a red nose.
Favourite Christmas song: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Favourite Christmas biscuits: hazelnut crescents.
Favourite Christmas scent: freshly roasted almonds and pine branches.
My favourite thing to do at the Christmas market: Whizzing around the ice rink with Klausi!
How I decorate my tree: With colourful baubles and little bells that jingle when you walk past.
What Christmas market food do I never go home without? Roasted almonds – I just can't resist them!
Three things I associate with Christmas: Sparkling lights, warm drinks and cheerful laughter everywhere.
Name: Klausi
You can recognise me by: my long white beard, large glasses and Christmas hat.
Favourite Christmas carol: O Tannenbaum.
Favourite Christmas biscuits: cinnamon stars.
Favourite Christmas scent: cloves and aniseed.
My favourite thing to do at the Christmas market: riding the Ferris wheel with Nikki and look down on the whole market from above.
How I decorate my tree: With red bows, golden stars and, of course, lots of fairy lights.
What Christmas market food do I never go home without? Nothing beats a classic bratwurst!
Three things I associate with Christmas: Giving joy, being together and the magical atmosphere in the air.
Giveaway Event by Stadtwerke Duisburg
The cheerful Christmas team from Stadtwerke Duisburg will add even more festive spirit to the Christmas market! Santa Claus, together with his hardworking elves, will stroll around the grounds, hand out small gifts to visitors, and give children sweet chocolate Santas.
Saturday, November 29 (2:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Friday, December 5 (2:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Saturday, December 13 (2:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Saturday, December 20 (2:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
This year's rides
Ferris wheel
Experience the Christmas market from a whole new perspective! Our festive Ferris wheel offers you a fantastic view over the sea of lights from the stalls, the sparkling city centre and the winter hustle and bustle. Whether during the day with a hot cocoa in your hand or in the evening when thousands of lights are twinkling – a ride on the Ferris wheel is an unforgettable experience for the whole family.
Children's dream
Guaranteed to make children's eyes light up! The children's dream is the perfect ride for our youngest visitors. On the colourful carousel, little pilots, racing drivers and adventurers can take to the skies or spin around at breakneck speed – safely and with lots of fun. With lovely details, cheerful music and bright colours, the children's dream is a highlight of the Christmas market and makes children's hearts beat faster.
Dream loop
The dream loop is a real treat for young passengers. Colourful lights, cheerful music and smiling faces make every ride a little adventure. The lovingly designed track gently winds its way over hills and through bright curves, just right for children. The dream loop brings movement, fun and winter cheer to the Christmas market – a highlight for the whole family!
Chain carousel
Young and old visitors alike can experience a feeling of freedom and lightness on the chain carousel! The colourful seats spin round and round while the wind blows through your hair and cheerful music plays. A classic ride full of excitement and fun. The ride is particularly atmospheric in the evening, when the chain carousel is illuminated with sparkling lights and the atmosphere at the market becomes especially magical.
Children's carousel
On the children's carousel, young visitors can enjoy gentle spinning, cheerful music and lots of fun. Here, even the youngest children can safely enjoy their first carousel ride, a moment full of joy and laughter. An exciting experience for children and a wonderful moment for parents, delighting the whole family. The ride is particularly beautiful in the evening, when the lights glow softly and the atmosphere of the market seems even more magical.
Nappy-changing facilities
To ensure that your little guests are comfortable, we offer several nappy-changing facilities. You will find our permanent nappy-changing areas in the City Palais, and there are also a few nappy-changing facilities available in our toilet trailers. This ensures that your children can be looked after comfortably and easily.