Last updated: 11. November 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere in Eisenach with our comprehensive event guide. We offer you a detailed overview of all winter activities in our historic Wartburg city.
Around the market square, with the magnificent historic town hall at its center, traditional wooden stalls and regional specialties await you. The Christmas market extends through the picturesque Karlstrasse to the Nikolai Gate, while the Wartburg Castle towers on its plateau above the city and is illuminated in the evening. In the winding alleys of the old town, you'll find numerous handicrafts and Thuringian delicacies.
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Eisenach Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Market at Wartburg Castle
- What to Expect
- Historical crafts in UNESCO World Heritage setting
- Description
- The Historical Christmas Market on the Wartburg offers a unique setting where candle makers, glassblowers, and other craftsmen showcase their skills. Musicians provide lively entertainment, while visitors can explore the historic courtyards, the grand hall, and Luther's study.
- Where
- Eisenach | More Info : Christmas Market at Wartburg Castle
Eisenach Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of craftsmanship and cultural program.
- Description
- The Eisenach Christmas Market features a variety of craftsmen and vendors around the 20-meter tall festive Christmas tree. There is a rich cultural program, festive brass music, and an Hungarian village offering local handicrafts and specialties. For children, there is a children's train, fairy tales, and Santa Claus also visits.
- Where
- Eisenach | More Info : Eisenach Christmas Market
Göttingen Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Handmade crafts and traditional Christmas items in festively decorated stalls.
- Description
- The Göttingen Christmas market offers a variety of handmade crafts and traditional Christmas items, available in festively decorated stalls around the Old Town Hall and churches. Visitors can enjoy festive concerts at the Old Town Hall and churches, and stroll through the festively decorated streets of the old town.
- Where
- Göttingen | More Info : Göttingen Christmas Market
Erfurt Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- 12-meter-high original Erzgebirgische Weihnachtspyramide
- Description
- The Erfurt Christmas Market is a festive Christmas market that stretches across the historic old town. From the Domplatz to the Fish Market, the Castle Bridge, the Anger, and the Willy-Brandt-Platz, vendors in over 200 wooden stalls offer everything for the Advent and Christmas season.
- Where
- Erfurt | More Info : Erfurt Christmas Market
Weimar Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of handmade crafts and traditional Christmas decorations.
- Description
- The Weimar Christmas Market features a variety of stalls from Marktplatz to Theaterplatz. Visitors can enjoy handmade crafts, mulled wine, and traditional Christmas decorations. Live music and choirs perform in front of the Christmas tree and the town hall.
- Where
- Weimar | More Info : Weimar Christmas Market
Suhl Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique atmosphere with lovingly decorated Christmas market stalls and culinary delicacies.
- Description
- The Sühler Chrisamelmart in Suhl transforms the old city center into a romantic winter landscape. Lovingly decorated Christmas market stalls offer a festive and handmade assortment. Culinary delicacies like roasted almonds and Thuringian sausages tantalize visitors and invite them to indulge.
- Where
- Suhl | More Info : Suhl Christmas Market
Ilmenau Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique products and a colorful stage program.
- Description
- The Ilmenauer Christmas market is a small and refined market in the heart of the city. Art and craftsmanship, handmade goods, valuable clothing, bio-products, and culinary delights characterize the market. There is a colorful stage program for both children and adults, and Santa Claus is present to bring gifts for the children.
- Where
- Ilmenau | More Info : Ilmenau Christmas Market
Rudolstadt Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- New Year's Eve party in a festive atmosphere
- Description
- The Rudolstadt Christmas Market offers a diverse selection of gingerbread, sweets, and Christmas stalls. Visitors can stroll through the festively decorated streets of Rudolstadt daily from Sunday to Thursday from 12:00 to 20:00 and Friday and Saturday from 12:00 to 21:00.
- Where
- Rudolstadt | More Info : Rudolstadt Christmas Market
Arnstadt Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Christmas stage with covered seating options
- Description
- The Arnstädter Weihnachtsmarkt offers a variety of highlights and activities. An open Christmas stage with covered seating options is located in the center of the Arnstadt market square. For younger visitors, there is a Christmas train and a popular carousel. The stage features a diverse program from 14 to 20 hours daily. Santa Claus visits the visitors daily, and there are various offers for children, such as the gift workshop of the city youth care.
- Where
- Arnstadt | More Info : Arnstadt Christmas Market
Eisenach Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Behle - The Christmas Concert
- What to Expect
- Unique concert experience with varied solo performances.
- Description
- The Christmas concert by Behle Music offers a unique performance with rhythmically charged jazz and relaxing lounge sounds. The duo Isabelle Schieblich (vocals) and Christian Schieblich (guitar) delights with varied solo performances and heartfelt singing.
- Where
- Eisenach | More Info : Behle - The Christmas Concert