Weihnachtsmarkt Langewiesen
Langewiesen transforms into a winter wonderland with around 80 vendors offering handicrafts, seasonal treats, and varied goods. Visitors can enjoy live music and a stage program while taking in the scent of pine and incense smokers. A real Santa Claus also makes an appearance for visitors of all ages.
What to Expect
Around 80 vendors, stage entertainment, crafts, and a real Santa Claus.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Stadt Ilmenau
Food & Drink
Vendors offer seasonal treats and culinary specialties.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and christmas-market shoppers
Vibe
Festive and traditional
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 10 bis 18 Uhr.
Tips & Advice
- Vendors should email their application to the Heinse-Haus by October 11, 2026, with their full assortment, stall size and power needs.
- Check out the stalls inside the Rathaus and the Heinse-Haus as well as the Marktplatz, because the crafts, treats and music carry on into both buildings.
- Bring the kids to meet the real Santa Claus, who comes to Langewiesen over the second Advent weekend.
- Dress warmly for a December day browsing the roughly 80 stalls spread across the Marktplatz and the Händlerstraße.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see and do?
About 80 vendors sell crafts, treats and other goods. There's also music, a stage program, the smell of incense smokers, lots of lights, and a real Santa Claus.
Is any of the market indoors?
Yes. Besides the stalls on the Marktplatz and Händlerstraße, there are crafts, treats and music inside the Rathaus and the Heinse-Haus.
Will Santa be there?
Yes, a real Santa Claus comes to the market.
Who is the market good for?
It's a traditional market that kids and adults come to from all over the region every year.
How can I get a stall?
Email your application to heinse-haus-langewiesen@ilmenau.de by October 11, 2026. Include the stall or business name, your contact details, everything you plan to sell, the space you need (including any trailer or cooling) and your power requirements. You'll get a final yes or no by November 6, 2026.
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