Roncallis Weihnachtspromenade

Roncalli's Weihnachtspromenade transforms Düsseldorf's picturesque Rhine embankment into an enchanting Christmas market experience that blends circus nostalgia with festive elegance. Created in collaboration with the renowned Circus Roncalli and its director Bernhard Paul, this unique market stretches along the riverbank between Burgplatz and Alter Hafen, featuring 36 carefully curated stalls housed in historic food trucks and nostalgic vendor wagons from Paul's private collection. The market's signature Art Nouveau-inspired glass orangeries create stunning architectural focal points, while two elegant pop-up restaurants—Berg Stübli and Wilder Hirsch—offer upscale dining with direct Rhine views. Visitors can browse exclusive boutiques showcasing handcrafted jewelry, artisan ceramics, and unique gifts, while savoring culinary delights ranging from traditional German fare to international specialties like New York pastrami burgers and Portuguese treats. The market exclusively serves organic Glühwein from a Palatinate winery, specially crafted to Roncalli's own recipe, along with the signature Roncalli bonbon from the on-site candy manufactory. The festive promenade beneath illuminated plane trees combines art, culture, and gastronomy in a romantic riverside setting that attracted over one million visitors in its successful debut year. For a truly memorable experience, arrive during evening hours when the glass structures and Rhine create a magical illuminated backdrop perfect for holiday photos.