Illustration of two knitted figures sharing a candle on a small table beside a snowman in a snowy holiday market (Adventsmarkt Kloster Wöltingerode)

Adventsmarkt Kloster Wöltingerode

Set against the backdrop of the historic monastery grounds, visitors can browse handmade gifts, decorations, and unique crafts from over 80 artisans. The market offers live music, choir performances, communal singing in the monastery church, and guided tours of the traditional monastery distillery. Families and children can enjoy puppet theatre shows, a historic carousel, a roller slide, and creative holiday workshops.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Adults: €5.00; children and young people through age 17: free; people with disabilities: free.

Hours

Sat, Nov 28: 12:00–19:00; Sun, Nov 29: 12:00–18:00; Sat, Dec 5: 12:00–19:00; Sun, Dec 6: 12:00–18:00.

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

Find sweet and savoury seasonal treats, mulled wine and regional specialties.

Parking

Free parking is available directly at the monastery grounds.

Going?

Location

Kloster Wöltingerode · Wöltingerode 3, 38690 Goslar, Goslar 38690 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and christmas craft shoppers

Vibe

Festive and historic

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Buy tickets online ahead of your visit or use the ticket desk at the market if you prefer to purchase on arrival.
  • Choose one of the two Advent weekends, since the market is open on both Saturday and Sunday of each weekend.
  • Allow time to explore the artisan stalls as well as the distillery tours, church singing and children’s activities.
  • Families can plan to visit the puppet theatre, historic carousel, roller slide and Christmas workshop during their market visit.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Children and young people through age 17 enter free.
  • Visitors with disabilities enter free.

Links & Contact

Run by Cellerar GmbH

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the market suitable for families and children?

Yes. It is described as a family event, with a historic carousel, roller slide, puppet theatre, creative activities and a Christmas workshop. Children and young people through age 17 enter free.

Can I buy tickets ahead, or are they available at the market?

Tickets are available through the online shop and at the on-site ticket desk.

What can visitors see and do besides browsing the artisan stalls?

The program includes live music, choir performances, readings, group Christmas singing in the monastery church, distillery tours and activities for children.

What food and drinks are available?

There are Christmas food and drink options, including mulled wine, winter treats and regional specialties.

Is parking available at the monastery?

Free parking is available directly at the monastery grounds.

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