Last updated: 11. November 2024
Discover the festive winter season in Bad Hersfeld with our comprehensive event guide. We present you with the most popular Advent and Christmas events in this historic spa town.
The medieval marketplace transforms into an atmospheric Christmas market, surrounded by the impressive monastery ruins and the historic town hall. Traditional wooden stalls offer regional specialties and crafts, while the Lingg Square invites ice skating on its rink. In the pedestrian zone of the old town, decorated shop windows line up one after another, while the scent of roasted almonds and mulled wine fills the alleyways.
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Bad Hersfeld Holiday Markets and Shopping
Gallus Market Grünberg
- What to Expect
- Unique program with funfair, market, and children's festival.
- Description
- The traditional Gallusmarkt in Grünberg offers a diverse program with a funfair, market, and children's festival, as well as an animal show in the Au.
- Where
- Grünberg | More Info : Gallus Market Grünberg
Kassel Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- The flying Santa Claus and the world's largest fairytale pyramid.
- Description
- The Kassel Fairytale Christmas Market invites you to spend romantic hours as a couple and convivial evenings with friends or colleagues. Besides hot mulled wine and the scent of almonds, you can expect everything that has made the fairytale Christmas market the most popular of its kind in Hesse: Between Königsplatz and Friedrichsplatz, Kassel's city center is transformed into a sparkling sea of lights, which you can enjoy a breathtaking view of from the Ferris wheel. In the cozy fairytale forest, you can spend the evening in a rustic atmosphere, while the world's largest fairytale pyramid greets you from afar. The popular fairytale slide is back again this year, inviting you to take a speedy slide down the stairway!
- Where
- Kassel | More Info : Kassel Christmas Market
Christmas Market of Dreams
- What to Expect
- A vibrant market that highlights local artisans and seasonal delights.
- Description
- Set in the heart of Bad Hersfeld, this market showcases a variety of local crafts, delicacies, and seasonal treats. The atmosphere is filled with the aroma of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts, while the stalls are adorned with twinkling lights. Families can engage in activities and enjoy live performances, making it a community gathering spot during the holiday season.
- Where
- Bad Hersfeld | More Info : Christmas Market of Dreams
Bad Hersfeld Other Holiday Activities
Lullus Festival
- What to Expect
- A large fireworks display and traditional attractions.
- Description
- The Lullusfest is a traditional festival in Bad Hersfeld, held annually in October. It starts with a large parade and fireworks, followed by various attractions like rides, delicious food, and drinks.
- Where
- Bad Hersfeld | More Info : Lullus Festival