Illustration of a christmas market scene (Gubener Weihnachtsmarkt)
Christmas Markets

Gubener Weihnachtsmarkt

Visitors can browse numerous stalls offering traditional Christmas items, handicrafts, holiday decorations, and gifts. Food and drink stands serve a variety of hearty and sweet dishes alongside classic mulled wine. For children, the market features interactive activities and entertaining performances.

What to Expect

Traditional holiday market across Friedrich-Wilke-Platz and the Alte Färberei.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Old Town

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Stadt Guben

Food & Drink

Culinary stalls offer hearty and sweet dishes, drinks and mulled wine.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and christmas shoppers

Vibe

Traditional and festive

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Location

Friedrich-Wilke-Platz und Alte Färberei
Straupitzstraße 7-8, 03172 Guben, Germany
Guben, BB
03172

Know Before You Go

  • Hours: Sat 14:00–22:00; Sun 14:00–19:00.

Tips & Advice

  • Come on Sunday if you want to combine the market stalls with Christmas shopping in the Old Town stores, which open specially that day.
  • Choose Saturday for an evening visit, since the market stays open later on Saturday than on Sunday.
  • Bring the children for the performances and hands-on activities put on for younger guests during the market weekend.
  • Dress warmly for an afternoon or evening outdoors on Friedrich-Wilke-Platz, especially if you plan to linger over mulled wine.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Sunday, December 13: Old Town shops open alongside the market for Christmas shopping.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the market good for kids?

Yes. There are performances and hands-on activities for younger visitors.

What do the stalls sell?

You'll find handicrafts, Christmas decorations and plenty of other gift ideas.

What is there to eat and drink?

Food stalls serve savory and sweet dishes and drinks, and of course mulled wine.

Are the Old Town shops open during the market?

Yes, on Sunday, December 13. Shops in the Altstadt open their doors for Christmas shopping on market Sunday.

Tags

Christmas marketholiday marketartisanal productshandmade craftsfestive foodholiday shoppingcommunity celebrationfamily friendlyseasonal activities

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Contributors & Updates

Last Updated: Oct 21, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team