Covington Christkindlmarkt at Germania
Held largely under a covered pavilion and heated tents, this traditional market features imported German treasures such as cuckoo clocks, bier steins, nutcrackers, and glass-blown ornaments alongside handcrafted items from local artisans. Visitors can enjoy live music while savoring German bier, Glühwein, traditional wursts, and pastries. Family attractions throughout the weekend include carriage rides, a petting zoo, and appearances by Santa, the Christkind, and St. Nikolaus.
What to Expect
Cincinnati's oldest and most authentic German Christmas market.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Germania Society
Food & Drink
Visitors can buy German bier, Glühwein, mock turtle soup, traditional wursts, and pastries.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday shoppers
Vibe
Festive and traditional
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $5 per person; free admission for children 12 and under and active or retired military with current ID. Germania Society-operated booths accept credit, debit, or reloadable Germania geld cards only; some outside vendors may take cash only.
- Hours: Friday 5pm-10pm; Saturday 11am-10pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm.
- Parking: Limited handicap parking is available in the lot.
- Accessibility: Limited handicap parking is available in the lot.
Tips & Advice
- Bring a card and some cash, since Germania-run booths are cashless, some outside vendors may take cash only, and there's no ATM on site.
- Come Friday evening if you want to meet Krampus, who appears alongside Santa Claus and St. Nicholaus that night.
- Plan to join the Saturday evening Lantern Parade, and pick up your lantern at the Klubhaus before it starts.
- Visit Sunday for Family Day, when facepainting is free and kids can also enjoy carriage rides, ponies and the petting zoo.
- Active or retired military should bring a current ID, since it gets them in free along with kids 12 and under.
Special Events & Promotions
- Krampus appears on Friday evening.
- The Christkind appears on the Mainstage on Saturday, with a scavenger hunt that day.
- Lantern Parade on Saturday evening; lanterns are sold at the Klubhaus beforehand.
- Sunday is Family Day with free facepainting.
- Free admission for kids 12 and under and for active or retired military with current ID.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the market indoors?
Mostly. Most of it is under the covered pavilion and heated tents. Some booths and attractions are outdoors in the Winterwald.
How do I pay at the booths?
Germania Society booths are cashless and take only credit, debit or reloadable Germania geld cards. Some outside vendors may take cash only. There's no ATM on the grounds.
What is there for kids?
Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Christkind, St. Nikolaus, carriage and pony rides, a petting zoo and a lantern parade. There's also a scavenger hunt on Saturday and free facepainting on Sunday.
What food and drink is there?
Mock turtle soup, traditional wursts and pastries, with extra to take home. To drink, there's cold German bier and Glühwein (hot mulled wine).
What can I shop for?
Imported German items such as bier steins, cuckoo clocks, nutcrackers, linens and glass-blown ornaments. There are also Schwibbogen candle arches and pyramid candle holders, plus pieces from local artisans.
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