St. Nikolaus Special Post Office
Visitors can soak in the holiday atmosphere while writing their personal letters to St. Nicholas over tea, coffee, or hot chocolate. Special St. Nicholas postage stamps and a commemorative postmark are available, allowing guests to watch live as mail is hand-stamped. With a little luck, visitors may even spot St. Nicholas in person as he works.
What to Expect
Official German cultural heritage site answering children's letters to St. Nicholas.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
St. Nikolaus
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Festausschuss/IGS, OGV, SGN, VdK Süd-Warndt, Schützenverein, VVV, Ortsrat, AWO St.Nikolaus
Food & Drink
Visitors can enjoy hot chocolate, tea, or coffee while writing their letters.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Cozy and festive
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Tips & Advice
- Write your return address clearly on any letter to St. Nicholas, because the volunteers need it to send back a reply with stationery and the special postmark.
- Bring your children's wishes, poems or drawings along, since kids here write to St. Nicholas about their wishes, greetings and worries or paint him a picture.
- Take time to watch the volunteers hand-stamp the children's letters with the special St. Nicholas postmark, which you can see happening live on site.
- Pick up the special St. Nicholas postage stamps on site so your own letters and cards go out with the commemorative postmark.
- If you can't visit, mail your letter to Nikolaus, Nikolausplatz, 66351 St. Nikolaus, and the volunteer team will still send an answer.
Special Events & Promotions
- 2026 marks 60 years of children's letters to St. Nicholas, with the 60th special St. Nicholas postmark.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the St. Nikolaus post office for?
Visitors big and small are welcome. Children from all over the world have written to St. Nicholas here since 1966.
What can you do there?
Write your own letter to St. Nicholas in a cozy Christmas setting. You can buy special St. Nicholas stamps and watch the children's letters being hand-stamped with the special postmark. With a bit of luck, you'll even meet St. Nicholas himself at work.
Is there anything to drink while you write?
Yes. Hot chocolate, tea and coffee are served.
What does a child get back?
A St. Nicholas letter on original stationery with a valid special St. Nicholas postmark. Don't forget to add your return address.
Who answers the letters, and can you support them?
A team of volunteers from the Festausschuss St. Nikolaus e.V. answers the letters. The association gives all its proceeds to charity and social aid projects. You can also buy the team a cappuccino through their PayPal donation link.
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