Weihnachtsdorf Hannover
Set against the backdrop of the main train station, this market features stalls inspired by Lower Saxony half-timbered architecture offering traditional handicrafts and culinary treats. Visitors can take in panoramic views from a historic Ferris wheel, experience a virtual reality reindeer carriage ride, and watch animated light projections illuminating the station's facade. The village also hosts a costumed stationmaster character, organic mulled wine stands, and Roncalli's historic restaurant-café.
What to Expect
Historic village with light projections, a Ferris wheel, and VR rides.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Roncalli Event GmbH
Food & Drink
The market offers winter main dishes and sweets in vegetarian and vegan versions, vegan organic mulled wine made for the market, and a restaurant-café with Christmas treats.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and visitors who enjoy festive markets and rides
Vibe
Historic and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Daily 11–21; 24 December until 14:00; closed 25 December.
- Parking: Visitors can use the parking garages around the market; public transport goes to Hauptbahnhof/Ernst-August-Platz.
- Pets: Hunde dürfen auf den Markt mitgenommen werden.
Tips & Advice
- Take public transport to the Hauptbahnhof/Ernst-August-Platz stop, because the market sits right in front of the main station and drivers have to use the surrounding parking garages.
- Catch the light projection on the station's historic facade, which plays several times every evening and tells a special Christmas story.
- Plan your Christmas visit carefully, because the market closes early on Christmas Eve and stays shut all day on Christmas Day.
- Email ahead to reserve the Roncalli restaurant-café for groups of 20 or more, and ask for a custom menu if you want one.
- Use the Sanifair restrooms inside the station building, about 100 metres away, when you need a toilet during your visit to the market.
Special Events & Promotions
- The Roncalli restaurant-café takes group bookings of 20 or more by email and can put together an individual menu.
- Christmas menus are available at the restaurant-café for Christmas parties and festive group occasions.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, dogs are allowed. Think about whether your dog will be comfortable at a Christmas market, and decide based on how busy it is.
Are there vegetarian or vegan options?
Yes, there's a wide choice. Winter main dishes and sweets come in vegetarian and vegan versions, and the organic mulled wine from a Palatinate winemaker is vegan too.
Where are the toilets?
Visitors can use the Sanifair facilities inside the station building, about 100 metres from the market.
Where can I park?
Drivers can use the parking garages around the market. Public transport to the Hauptbahnhof/Ernst-August-Platz stop is the easiest way in.
How can I apply to sell at the market?
Send your application by email to the Roncalli market team at any time, as there's no deadline. They want unusual products, crafts and goods made on site. Small, regional and innovative traders can also book for just one week.
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