Grachtenweihnacht
Set around a festively decorated and brightly illuminated Christmas tree, the market features wooden huts offering Christmas decorations, handicrafts, and culinary treats from local kitchens and workshops. Visitors gather by the glow of fire bowls to enjoy the festive atmosphere. The surrounding old town shops also welcome guests for holiday gift shopping.
What to Expect
Cosy Christmas market with wooden stalls on Friedrichstadt's market square.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Old Town
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Tourismusverein Friedrichstadt und Umgebung e.V.
Food & Drink
Market huts offer treats from local kitchens and workshops, and visitors gather for punch at Friday’s Anpunschen.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Christmas-market shoppers and craft lovers
Vibe
Cozy and festive
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Fri 14:00–22:00; Sat 11:00–22:00; Sun 11:00–17:00.
Tips & Advice
- Come on Friday for the Anpunschen, when people meet at the Christmas tree by the light of the fire bowls.
- Combine the market with gift shopping in the old town, where the shops are open on Friday evening and on Saturday.
- Sunday closes earlier than Friday and Saturday, so pick one of the first two days if you want to stay into the evening.
- Dress warmly for an evening outdoors on the Marktplatz, especially if you plan to spend time by the fire bowls at the tree.
Special Events & Promotions
- Friday 'Anpunschen' gathering by the fire bowls at the Christmas tree
- Old town shops open Friday evening and Saturday for Christmas shopping
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is sold in the huts?
Christmas decorations, crafts and handmade work, and treats from local workshops and kitchens, all sold from small wooden huts.
What happens on Friday?
On Friday everyone meets at the Christmas tree for the 'Anpunschen', a punch-drinking get-together by the light of fire bowls.
Are the shops in town open too?
Yes. The old town shops are open on Friday evening and on Saturday for Christmas shopping.
How big is the market?
It's a small, cozy market set around a decorated, brightly lit Christmas tree on the Marktplatz.
How do I become a stallholder?
Register with the Anmeldung form. The AGB and the Marktstandssatzung (market stall rules) set the terms.
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