Oberharzer Tipi-Wintermarkt
Set inside cozy tipi tents, the market features curated design and vintage finds, regional handmade goods such as candles, wreaths, and woodwork, and an open-fire lounge with Harz myth storytelling. Culinary offerings include soul food by celebrity chef Robin Pietsch, crossover holiday dishes, hot Glüh-Gin, and winemaker tastings. Entertainment includes DJ sets, live music, a kids' corner showing short films, and on-site tattoo artists.
What to Expect
Winter tipi gathering with craft stalls, DJ beats, and guest-chef soul food
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
HARZVERBUNDEN Bad Grund and THE HEARTS HOTEL Braunlage
Food & Drink
Try Robin Pietsch’s Harz soul food, including Oma’s carrot soup and other classics, plus Thomas Barth’s crossover holiday dishes, fire-cooked snacks, hot Glüh-Gin, Hearts Spritz and winemaker tastings.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Christmas-market shoppers, food lovers and families
Vibe
Festive, cozy and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free registration is requested for Braunlage because the grounds are limited. – Get tickets
- Hours: Saturday 12–20; Sunday 12–18. The page also says Saturday and Sunday 13–18.
- Parking: Parking is listed at Eisstadion Braunlage, Harzburger Str. 28, 38700 Braunlage.
Tips & Advice
- Register online for free before you go, because the grounds in Braunlage are limited and the organizers ask every visitor to sign up.
- If you want a Christmas tattoo from the HØØD7 artists, book a slot ahead rather than counting on a walk-in opening.
- Come hungry and stop at Robin Pietsch's own stand for his grandmother's carrot soup, which is new to the market this year.
- Bring the little ones to the kids' corner and the Circus Halligalli tent, where short films play beside a warm pellet stove.
- Stay for the fireside telling of Harz myths and legends, which runs alongside live music and DJ Felix Schrader's sets in the tipi tent.
Special Events & Promotions
- New for 2026: star chef Robin Pietsch has his own stand at the tipi, serving Oma's carrot soup and other Pietsch classics
- New for 2026: the Tipi-Markt is held only at THE HEARTS HOTEL in Braunlage, as HARZVERBUNDEN takes a year off
- HØØD7 tattoo artists from Hamburg take walk-ins or booked appointments in a protected area
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to register before I go?
Yes. Registration is free, but the organizers ask everyone to sign up in advance because space on the grounds is limited.
What is there to eat and drink?
Star chef Robin Pietsch serves Oma's carrot soup and other Pietsch classics at his own stand. Thomas Barth and the LEO'S crew make crossover-style Christmas dishes, and there are fresh, hot handmade snacks from the fire. For drinks there's hot Glüh-Gin and Hearts Spritz, plus a wine tasting with the winemaker.
Is there anything for kids?
Yes. There's a small kids' corner, and short films play in the Circus Halligalli tent while the pellet stove keeps it warm.
Can I really get a tattoo there?
Yes. Hamburg tattoo artists from HØØD7 work in a protected area at the Braunlage market. You can walk in or book an appointment ahead.
How can I take part as a performer or vendor?
Artists, entertainers, music acts, comedians and food trucks can apply on the market's website to help shape the 2026 Tipi-Markt.
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