Braunschweiger Weihnachtsmarkt
Visitors can wander among around 140 decorated stalls showcasing handcrafted gift ideas alongside regional food and drink specialties like Braunkohl and Mumme-Glühwein. The event features festive concerts, children's theater performances, and a view over the sea of lights from a height of 61 meters.
What to Expect
Traditional market featuring 140 stalls around the historic Dom St. Blasii.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Braunschweig Stadtmarketing GmbH
Food & Drink
The market offers regional specialties including Braunkohl and Mumme-Glühwein.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and christmas-market shoppers
Vibe
Festive and traditional
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: A free children’s and cultural program is mentioned.
- Hours: Opening day, November 25: 17:45–21:00, with market operations from 18:00; Monday–Saturday: 10:00–21:00; Sundays and public holidays: 11:00–21:00; December 29: 10:00–20:00.
- Parking: Tour coaches get a reserved short-term stop on Münzstraße, 30 meters from the market, from November 26 to December 23.
Tips & Advice
- Open the interactive stall map web app on your phone to find your way around the roughly 140 stalls near the cathedral.
- The market is closed on December 24 and 25, so plan holiday visits for the days before or after. It reopens December 26 through 29.
- Bring children for the free children's and cultural program, which includes theater performances as well as festive concerts.
- Try regional specialties like Braunkohl and a cup of Mumme-Glühwein while you walk among the stalls.
- If you're coming on a coach trip, use the reserved short-term stop on Münzstraße, just 30 meters from the market.
Special Events & Promotions
- The market opens in the evening on Wednesday, November 25.
- A free children's and cultural program, with concerts and children's theater, runs throughout the market.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What food and drink is there?
There are regional foods and drinks, including Braunkohl and Mumme-Glühwein.
Is there anything for children?
Yes. The market has a free children's and cultural program, including theater performances for kids.
What entertainment is there?
There are festive concerts and children's theater. You can also look out over the lights from 61 meters up.
How do I find a particular stall?
An interactive stall map web app, made for use on the go, helps you find your way around the roughly 140 stalls.
Can tour coaches drop guests close to the market?
Yes. From November 26 to December 23, coaches can use a reserved short-term stop on Münzstraße, just 30 meters from the market.
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