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Magical light festivals in NRW: Magical moments in winter 2025!
Experience the fascinating light festivals in North Rhine-Westphalia, especially in the Rhine district of Neuss, with colorful illuminations and a festive atmosphere.
Magical light festivals in NRW: Magical moments in winter 2025!
Autumn is here – and with it the festivals of lights in North Rhine-Westphalia! These luminous events brighten up the dark months and invite young and old to spend time together in a colorful atmosphere. This year there are numerous opportunities to enjoy the beauty of light art in different cities. But what are the best tips for planning your trip?
Many light festivals take place in North Rhine-Westphalia in autumn and winter, featuring creative installations and a festive atmosphere. Whether in nature, in historic castles or urban centers – there is something for every taste. In this article we will introduce you to some of the highlights that should definitely not be missed.
Top light festivals in NRW
- Lichtfestival Schloss Dyck
– Termin: 5. bis 20. September 2025
– Ort: Schlosspark, Jüchen (Rhein-Kreis Neuss)
– Eintritt: Erwachsene 18,50 €, ermäßigt 13,50 €, Kinder (7-16 Jahre) 3 €, Kinder (0-6 Jahre) kostenlos
– Höhepunkt: Video-Mapping auf der Ostfassade des barocken Hochschlosses. - Essen-Light-Festival
– Termin: 2. bis 12. Oktober 2025
– Ort: Essener Innenstadt, Kennedyplatz
– Eintritt: Kostenlos
– Bereits zum 10. Mal wird dieses Festival gefeiert – bei der Eröffnung fungiert der Star-DJ MOGUAI. - Herbstleuchten im Maximilianpark Hamm
– Termin: 10. Oktober bis 2. November 2025
– Ort: Maximilianpark, Hamm
– Eintritt: Erwachsene 8 €, Kinder (3-17 Jahre) 4 €
– Hier wird die Umgebung durch bunte Illuminationen zum Staunen gebracht. - Lichtermarkt in Duisburg
– Termin: 28. bis 30. November 2025
– Ort: Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord
– Eintritt: Erwachsene 6,50 €, Kinder bis 12 Jahre kostenlos
– Eine Kombination aus Technik und Kunst in einem beeindruckenden, industriellen Umfeld. - Lichterwege in Wuppertal
– Termin: 3. Februar 2026
– Ort: Quartier Ostersbaum, Wuppertal
– Eintritt: Kostenlos
– Rund 7000 Kerzen schenken der „Stadt der Treppen“ ein zauberhaftes Ambiente. - Soester Winterstrahlen
– Termin: 13. bis 22. Februar 2026
– Ort: Innenstadt Soest
– Eintritt: Kostenlos
– Bei einem nächtlichen Spaziergang kann man Moonlight-Shopping erleben.
A festive experience for everyone
The light festivals in North Rhine-Westphalia have a lot to offer and are a great way to escape the winter blues. Especially this Food Light Festival is considered one of the top 10 light art festivals in Europe and attracts numerous visitors year after year. This year it will start with a great opening program where the light art will shine in perfect harmony with music.
That too Autumn lights in Maximilian Park Hamm promises a veritable sea of lights with its various attractions and installations. Here you can enjoy the colorful illuminations during a leisurely walk and unwind.
Wuppertal delights with the Light Trails, an event that looks back on over 25 years of tradition and is now known far beyond the city limits. At this special event, a variety of candles create an atmospheric atmosphere, supported by musical sounds. Every year it is a pleasure to admire the creatively designed costumes of the participants, which makes the festival even more lively.
So it's best to plan your visit to one of the light festivals in North Rhine-Westphalia now. Whether with friends, family or on a casual date – it will be an unforgettable experience that will bring light to hearts this festive season. And remember that some festivals also represent good business for the regional gastronomy and art scene - so every visit also supports local vendors and artists. With this in mind: Here’s to the dark season with colorful light!
For a complete overview of the festivals and their dates, you can also use this one Article read, which contains a lot of useful information.