Last updated: 11. November 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere in Kaiserslautern with our comprehensive winter guide. Whether you're a local or visitor, here you'll find all essential information about the winter festivities in the Palatinate region.
The historic Stiftsplatz transforms into an atmospheric Christmas market, while the Fruchthalle and St. Martin's Square showcase traditional craftsmanship and regional specialties. Along the pedestrian zone, decorated wooden huts line up from the Marienkirche to the Town Hall. The neighboring towns of Ramstein-Miesenbach and Landstuhl enhance the region's festive offerings with their own Christmas markets.
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Kaiserslautern Holiday Markets and Shopping
Kaiserslautern Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Traditional Christmas customs and handmade crafts.
- Description
- The Lautrer Weihnachtsmarkt offers a wide range of culinary delights and an entertaining program for all ages. Visitors can enjoy carousel rides, a fairy tale hour, and a visit from Santa Claus. There are musical performances, live shows by choirs and bands, as well as traditional Christmas carols.
- Where
- Kaiserslautern | More Info : Kaiserslautern Christmas Market
Christmas Market in the Edith-Stein-Haus
- What to Expect
- Handmade creations in a beautifully decorated setting.
- Description
- The Christmas market at Edith-Stein-Haus features a wide range of handmade creations, from Advent decorations and glass art to porcelain and nativity scenes. The vendors invest much love and time into their works, which are presented in a beautifully decorated setting.
- Where
- Kaiserslautern | More Info : Christmas Market in the Edith-Stein-Haus
Romantic Forest Christmas in Johanniskreuz
- What to Expect
- 60 stalls with hearty and sweet treats, as well as typical regional craftsmanship.
- Description
- In the heart of the Palatinate Forest, the romantic Christmas market in Johanniskreuz offers 60 stalls with hearty and sweet treats, as well as typical regional craftsmanship from the Palatinate Forest-North Vosges Biosphere Reserve. The freshly cut Christmas tree and the annual wild boar dish come from local forests.
- Where
- Johanniskreuz | More Info : Romantic Forest Christmas in Johanniskreuz
Wiesbaden Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Festive lighting with 21 illuminated lilies and four illuminated gates.
- Description
- The Wiesbaden Shooting Star Market offers a diverse range of sales and food stalls on the Schlossplatz and in front of the Marktkirche. The festive lighting with 21 illuminated lilies, four illuminated gates, and additional light effects creates a festive atmosphere. Children can enjoy the activities at the Luisenplatz Children's Shooting Star Market with a Ferris wheel and WinterStubb.
- Where
- Wiesbaden | More Info : Wiesbaden Christmas Market
Kaiserslautern Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Rock’n’roll Christmas with Rick Cheyenne
- What to Expect
- Interactive rock 'n' roll Christmas music with Rick Cheyenne.
- Description
- Rick Cheyenne performs rock 'n' roll Christmas songs on the Stiftskirche stage. His musical style ranges from blues to soul, rock 'n' roll, country, and pop, and also includes swing and oldies.
- Where
- Kaiserslautern | More Info : Rock’n’roll Christmas with Rick Cheyenne
Christmas BEATZ with IZZO BEATZ
- What to Expect
- Rock 'n' roll Christmas songs and traditional turkey raffle.
- Description
- Christmas BEATZ with IZZO BEATZ was an entertaining evening featuring rock 'n' roll Christmas songs and a traditional turkey raffle on the stage at Schillerplatz.
- Where
- Kaiserslautern | More Info : Christmas BEATZ with IZZO BEATZ
Winter Jazz with Engelrausch
- What to Expect
- Accordion music in the Stiftskirche
- Description
- As part of the Lautrer Advent, the event "Winterjazz mit Engelrausch" offers a unique blend of accordion music and winter songs. The concerts take place in the Stiftskirche and provide a special atmosphere.
- Where
- Kaiserslautern | More Info : Winter Jazz with Engelrausch
Christmas Mass in the Collegiate Church
- What to Expect
- Unique by the traditional Christmas celebration in a historic church.
- Description
- The Christmas service in the Stiftskirche offers a contemplative atmosphere where the community comes together to celebrate the holiday season. Music and prayers characterize the service.
- Where
- Kaiserslautern | More Info : Christmas Mass in the Collegiate Church
Neon Light, Pop and Pop Songs
- What to Expect
- Children can bake their own cookies for free.
- Description
- The event features a variety of musical and culinary highlights. Children can bake their own cookies for free, while ensembles from the Burggymnasium perform in the Stiftskirche. In the evening, the Stiftskirche stage is illuminated by neon lights, schlager, and pop music.
- Where
- Kaiserslautern | More Info : Neon Light, Pop and Pop Songs