Sachsenhäuser Weihnachtsmarkt am Goetheturm
Visitors gather beneath the landmark Goetheturm at the edge of the forest to explore illuminated stalls filled with arts, crafts, and festive decorations. The grounds feature a carousel and a large playground for children, surrounded by string lights and woodland scenery. Food and beverage stands serve a variety of sweet and savory treats, ranging from roasted chestnuts and raclette to hot apple wine and festive cocktails.
What to Expect
A romantic forest-edge Christmas market set beneath Frankfurt's iconic Goetheturm.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Sachsenhausen
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Team vom Sachsenhäuser Weihnachtsmarkt am Goetheturm
Food & Drink
Stalls offer duck burgers, sausages, crêpes, fried fish, raclette, flammkuchen, potato pancakes, roasted chestnuts, potato twisters, mulled wine, hot apple wine, and festive cocktails.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children and christmas-market visitors
Vibe
Woodland and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Monday–Thursday 16:00–21:00; Friday 16:00–22:00; Saturday 13:00–22:00; Sunday 13:00–21:00. Opening ceremony on November 16 from 18:00.
- Parking: It lists several parking options: Parkplatz Goetheturm; Parkhaus Depot Sachsenhausen; P+R Neu-Isenburg Bahnhof (150 spaces, open 24 hours); Parkplatz Scheerwald / Sportanlage Beckerwiese; Parkplatz an der Sportanlage Babenhäuser Landstraße; and Parkplatz Südfriedhof, which is paid. It says some parking spaces shown on the map are paid.
Tips & Advice
- On weekends come by train, bus, bike or on foot, because parking is scarce, especially in the afternoon, and the Sachsenhäuser Landwehrweg gets busy.
- Take tram 14 to Sachsenhausen Süd and enjoy the ten-minute walk through the forest to reach the market under the Goetheturm.
- From Frankfurt Südbahnhof, catch bus 48, which stops right at the Goetheturm stop, or bus 47, which also runs toward the tower.
- If you need to drive, come on a weekday, when there is enough parking near the market.
- Dress warmly, since the market sits outdoors at the edge of the forest and stays open into the evening.
Special Events & Promotions
- Opening celebration with the Sachsenhäuser Jagdhornbläser on November 16
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it good for children?
Yes. There's a children's carousel and a big play park, all set at the edge of the forest under the Goetheturm.
What is there to eat and drink?
Stalls serve Glühwein from the Dohlmühle, hot apple wine from Nöll, festive cocktails, a Worschtbude, duck burgers, crêpes, fried fish, raclette, fries and potato pancakes, potato twisters, roasted chestnuts, Flammkuchen and treats from the Nussmichel.
What crafts are for sale?
Craft stalls offer glass bead jewelry, festive clay lamps, lambskins and accessories, and other handmade crafts.
How do I get there by public transport?
Take tram 14 to Sachsenhausen Süd and walk ten minutes through the forest. From Frankfurt Südbahnhof, buses 47 and 48 head toward the Goetheturm, and the 48 stops right at the Goetheturm stop.
Where can I park?
Parkplatz Goetheturm is a few steps from the market. Other options are Parkhaus Depot Sachsenhausen near Südbahnhof, then a bus; P+R Neu-Isenburg Bahnhof, then the S6 and a bus; lots at Sportanlage Beckerwiese and Babenhäuser Landstraße, with forest paths to the market; and the paid Südfriedhof lot, about a 20-minute walk. Some of these lots charge.
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