Hofgut-Adventsmarkt Gera
Visitors can wander through three rustic, half-timbered barns adorned with fir greenery and festive lights to explore stalls from over 30 exhibitors. Offerings include handmade ceramics, holiday decor, floristry, baking molds, honey, and homemade sausage. A cultural program on the Hofgut stage features local Gera musicians, choirs, and children's performances, complemented by hearty food, sweets, and hot mulled wine.
What to Expect
Rustic half-timbered barns host over 30 artisan stalls and courtyard performances.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Verein zur nachhaltigen Förderung der Idee der Bundesgartenschau Gera-Ronneburg 2007 e.V.
Food & Drink
The market offers hearty dishes, sweet treats, and mulled wine at the Glühwein stand.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and fans of local crafts
Vibe
Rustic and festive
Energy Level
Low
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free admission.
- Hours: 11:00–18:00 on December 5–6, 2026 (the page also has a conflicting undated line giving 11:00–18:00 on December 7 and 8).
Tips & Advice
- Bring the kids on either day, because St. Nicholas hands out small gifts to children on both days of the market.
- Stop at the volunteers' stand to try the guessing game, because the main prize is a goose from organic farming.
- Shop here for handmade gifts, because the more than 30 exhibitors sell products they make themselves, from ceramics and honey to homemade sausage.
- Watch the Hofgut stage, where the program runs from Christmas music to performances by children, Gera musicians and choirs.
Special Events & Promotions
- On both days, St. Nicholas surprises children with small gifts.
- Guessing game for young and old, with an organic goose as the main prize.
- Prominent guests help out at the mulled wine stand.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the market good for children?
Yes, it's a meeting place for young and old. On both days, St. Nicholas surprises children with small gifts, and children perform on the Hofgut stage.
What can I buy?
More than 30 exhibitors sell products they make themselves: ceramics, Christmas decorations, baking molds, floristry, honey, homemade sausage and plenty of gifts.
What entertainment is there?
The Hofgut stage has a cultural program ranging from Christmas music to performances by children, Gera musicians and choirs.
What is there to eat and drink?
You'll find hearty food and sweet treats. The association's volunteers run a mulled wine stand.
What is the guessing game?
It's an estimation game for young and old. The main prize is a goose from organic farming.
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