Last updated: 11. November 2024
Discover the festive side of Goettingen! Our event guide presents all the important Christmas activities and events in this university town. Whether you're a resident or visitor, here you'll find everything for a wonderful Advent season.
From the historic marketplace with its traditional Christmas market to the festively decorated Weender Street, Goettingen offers numerous winter attractions. The medieval half-timbered houses of the Old Town provide the perfect backdrop for the Christmas stalls, while the Gänseliesel fountain gleams in the holiday lights. Throughout the city center, you can expect craft demonstrations, regional specialties, and cultural performances.
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Goettingen Holiday Markets and Shopping
Ferris Wheel Ride
- What to Expect
- Ride on the historic Ferris wheel
- Description
- The Göttingen Christmas Market offers a variety of craft stalls, culinary offerings, and cultural events. Over 70 festively decorated wooden huts invite visitors to stroll, enjoy, and linger. Young visitors enjoy the nostalgic Wiener Hochrad or the magical Hexenwald.
- Where
- Göttingen | More Info : Ferris Wheel Ride
Göttingen Sausage Specialties
- What to Expect
- Historic carousel and Christmas-decorated merry-go-round.
- Description
- The Göttingen Christmas Market offers a variety of Christmas items, such as candles and Christmas decorations, as well as delicious food and drinks. Children can enjoy the historic carousel and the Christmas-decorated merry-go-round.
- Where
- Göttingen | More Info : Göttingen Sausage Specialties
Goettingen Other Holiday Activities
Göttingen at Christmas Time
- What to Expect
- Exploring historic cellars and vaults in the old town.
- Description
- Göttingen during the holiday season offers a variety of events, including the "Rund ums Gänseliesel" guided tour and exploring historic cellars and vaults in the old town.
- Where
- Göttingen | More Info : Göttingen at Christmas Time