Illustration of a Christmas market lane between half-timbered houses with snowy stall roofs and a couple arm in arm (Greifswald Christmas Market)
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Greifswald Christmas Market

Wooden stalls and festive lights gather around a 16-meter-tall Christmas tree set against the city's medieval brick architecture. Visitors can ride the Ferris wheel and historic carousel, explore the fairy tale forest, and warm up by fire bowls with hot drinks at the Fischmarkt. The event also hosts a wooden Advent church featuring angel displays and crafting, as well as an artisan market in the historic Rathauskeller.

Nov 26 – Dec 21, 2026 All ages

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Plan Your Visit

Hours

Sunday–Thursday 11:00–20:00; Friday–Saturday 11:00–22:00. The Advent church program is daily 15:00–18:00. The association hut is daily 15:00–18:00 and opens from 12:00 on weekends.

Food & Drink

Visitors can find sweet treats, hearty food, mulled wine and glögg, including drinks by the Fischmarkt fire bowls.

Location

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Historischer Marktplatz und Fischmarkt · Markt, 17489 Greifswald, Greifswald 17489 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

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Best For

Families with children and christmas-market shoppers

Vibe

Festive and cozy

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Come on a Wednesday, which is family day, when many rides, showmen and food stands offer discounts for children and families.
  • Visit on an Advent weekend to shop the Rathauskeller craft market, where 60 regional workshops sell woodwork, ceramics, jewelry, glass art and more.
  • Head to the Fischmarkt for hearty food and a Glühwein or Glögg by the fire bowl, away from the busy main square.
  • Check the schedule posted on the club hut at the Fischmarkt to see which Greifswald club or organization is presenting there on the day you visit.
  • Bring children to the Advent church during its daily program, where they can make Christmas cards and angels at the craft tables inside.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Every Wednesday is family day, with discounts for children and families at many rides, showmen and food stands.
  • On St. Nicholas Day, December 6, volunteers from the Advent church give small gifts to children at the market.
  • On the closing day, December 21, volunteers from the Advent church hand out peace lights.
  • The Kunsthandwerkermarkt in the Rathauskeller is open on Advent weekends, Friday to Sunday, with 60 regional workshops and an Advent café.

Links & Contact

Run by Hansestadt Greifswald

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is there for children?

Children can see the Christmas pyramid and the fairy tale forest with its stories. They can also ride the historic carousel and the Ferris wheel, and Santa holds visiting hours at the market.

Where can I get food and a warm drink away from the crowds?

The Fischmarkt becomes a small village away from the busy main square. You can get hearty food there and drink Glühwein or Glögg beside the fire bowl.

What is the Advent church?

It's a wooden church on the market, run by the Kapellenverein Greifswald. Local churches and clubs put on a program there every day. Inside you'll find angel displays, a box for wishes and prayers, and craft tables for making Christmas cards and angels.

What is the craft market in the Rathauskeller?

On Advent weekends, from Friday to Sunday, 60 regional workshops and studios sell their work in the historic Rathauskeller. You'll find woodwork, ceramics, felt, textiles, jewelry, glass art and more. Its Advent café serves coffee and homemade cake.

Are there deals for families?

Every Wednesday is family day. Children and families get discounts at many rides, showmen and food stands.

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