Weihnachtsmarkt Hannover
Stretching through Hanover's historic city center, the market features themed areas ranging from traditional stalls to an authentic Finnish village and a historical medieval market. Visitors can watch artisan craft demonstrations, enjoy live entertainment such as jugglers and fire shows, or stroll among fir trees in the wishing well forest. Attractions for families include carousels, a mini Ferris wheel, puppet theater, and wandering costumed characters.
What to Expect
Features a Finnish village, medieval market, and wishing well forest.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Altstadt (Old Town)
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Landeshauptstadt Hannover
Food & Drink
The Finnish village offers Finnish specialties, and two forest huts in the wishing-well forest serve refreshments.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and visitors who enjoy crafts and themed market areas
Vibe
Festive and varied
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Tips & Advice
- Find the Oskar-Winter fountain in the Wunschbrunnenwald on the Holzmarkt and turn the wishing ring, since legend says it makes wishes come true.
- Stay into the evening in the medieval market around the Historical Museum to catch one of the two daily fire shows.
- Stop by the Handwerkergasse in the historic village, where craft demonstrations and activities invite visitors to join in.
- Listen for the night watch, which rings in closing time half an hour before the market shuts each day.
- Entry to the market is free, so you can wander between the different areas as often as you like.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the different parts of the market?
It runs from Platz der Weltausstellung through Grupenstraße and the Marktkirche to the Leine bank and Ballhofplatz. Along the way there's a traditional market, a historic medieval village, a Finnish Christmas village and the Wunschbrunnenwald (wishing-well forest).
What is there for children?
Kids' attractions are a fixture of the market. There's Kasperle puppet theater, a big carousel, a small Ferris wheel and three carousels for all ages.
Where can I find Finnish food and crafts?
Ballhofplatz becomes a Finnish Christmas village with a real Lappish tent. It sells Finnish specialties and handicrafts.
What is the wishing ring?
In the Wunschbrunnenwald on the Holzmarkt, in front of the Leibnizhaus, 50 fir trees surround the Oskar-Winter fountain. Its wrought-iron railing holds the 'Wunschring', and legend says wishes come true if you turn it. Two forest huts there serve food.
What happens in the medieval market?
The historic village spreads around the Historical Museum and has a 'Handwerkergasse' with craft demonstrations and hands-on activities. It also has music, jugglers and shows every day, plus fire shows in the evening.
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