Hildesheim Christmas Market
Visitors can wander among around 60 decorated stalls set before historic landmarks such as the famous Knochenhauer-Amtshaus. The market square features a traditional Christmas pyramid, large fir trees, and an approximately 10-meter-high Christmas tree. Guests can browse handcrafted goods and holiday accessories in wooden huts designed in the local half-timbered architectural style, while enjoying seasonal food and beverages across both public squares.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Hours
12 bis 20 Uhr; einzelne Stände können zusätzlich von 11 bis 22 Uhr öffnen.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
City Center
Food & Drink
The market offers gastronomic stalls with seasonal food and beverages.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Don't plan a visit on December 24 or 25, because the market is closed then; on December 26 it opens later in the afternoon.
- Visit both squares: the Christmas pyramid and the big tree are on the Marktplatz, and the Platz An der Lilie has huts among tall firs.
- Some stalls open earlier and stay open later than the main market, so not every stall will be open at the start or end of the day.
- If you miss Advent, the market stays open after Christmas through December 28, so you can still visit between the holidays.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see at the Christmas market?
The historic Marktplatz has a Christmas pyramid, several large fir trees and a Christmas tree about 10 meters tall in front of the Knochenhauer-Amtshaus. Around 60 decorated stalls are spread over the Marktplatz and the Platz An der Lilie.
How do the two squares differ?
The Marktplatz is the heart of the market. It has the pyramid, the big tree and small wooden huts around the market fountain built in the style of old Hildesheim half-timbered houses. On the Platz An der Lilie, many huts are framed by tall fir trees and invite you to stroll.
What can I buy at the stalls?
Stallholders sell crafts and many Christmas items and accessories.
Is there food and drink?
Yes, there are food and drink stalls alongside the craft stalls.
Where can I get visitor information while I'm there?
The Tourist-Information is in the Tempelhaus on the Marktplatz. That's also where you can learn how the half-timbered square was rebuilt after the war.
Browse Christmas in Hildesheim
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