49th Alzeyer Christkindchesmarkt
Set along the picturesque alleys of the old town, this festive market features around 60 stalls offering original gift ideas and seasonal decorations. Visitors can enjoy holiday treats including mulled wine, grilled sausages, and roasted almonds while enjoying an accompanying entertainment program. All stalls are created and run by local schools, clubs, kindergartens, and private volunteers.
What to Expect
A historic old town market run entirely by local community groups.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Old Town
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Stadt Alzey
Food & Drink
Visitors can enjoy Glühwein (mulled wine), grilled sausages, and roasted almonds.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Local shoppers and fans of community-run markets
Vibe
Festive and community-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 10 bis 20 Uhr.
Tips & Advice
- Combine the market with Christmas shopping, since the shops in Alzey's city center stay open as late as the market on that day.
- Take time to look at the huts themselves, because the amateur stallholders put a lot of time and imagination into decorating them.
- Shop for original gift ideas made by local clubs, schools, kindergartens and private makers, many of whom prepare for nearly a year.
- Dress warmly for a day in the old town lanes, and warm up with mulled wine, grilled sausage or roasted almonds from the stalls.
Special Events & Promotions
- On market day, the shops in the city center stay open as late as the market.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who runs the stalls?
Only amateurs run the stalls: clubs, schools, kindergartens, institutions, groups and private people from across the district. Many of them prepare for almost a year.
What food and drink is there?
Expect mulled wine, grilled sausages and roasted almonds.
What kind of things can I buy?
About 60 decorated huts and stalls sell original gift ideas made by the participants.
Is there entertainment?
Yes, a festive program runs alongside the market.
Are the shops open too?
Yes. On market day, the shops in Alzey's city center stay open as late as the market.
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