Last updated: 11. November 2024
Plan your festive winter season in Kiel with our comprehensive event guide. We have compiled the most beautiful Christmas activities and holiday events in the fjord city for you.
The historic City Hall Square transforms into an atmospheric Christmas market with traditional wooden huts and regional specialties. Along Holstenstraße to the Old Market, more market stalls extend, while the Kiel Fjord with its maritime atmosphere provides the perfect setting for winter walks. St. Nikolai Church and Kiel Castle form the historical backdrop for advent concerts and cultural performances.
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Kiel Holiday Markets and Shopping
Kiel Christmas Markets
- What to Expect
- Fresh, young, and creative – local start-up culture and pre-Christmas party atmosphere.
- Description
- The Kieler Weihnachtsmärkte offer a diverse range of Christmas market stalls, from handicrafts and delicious specialties to festive music and warm drinks. New in 2024: An additional Christmas market at the harbor.
- Where
- Kiel | More Info : Kiel Christmas Markets
Kiel Christmas Village at the Town Hall Square
- What to Expect
- Special attractions like the Wichtelflug and the new Nussknacker-Gardisten.
- Description
- The Kieler Weihnachtsdorf at Rathausplatz offers a romantic and Nordic atmosphere with cozy huts, delicacies, and attractions like the Wichtelflug and the new Nussknacker-Gardisten.
- Where
- Kiel | More Info : Kiel Christmas Village at the Town Hall Square
Christmas Market at Holstenplatz
- What to Expect
- Cozy winter forest with seating areas and illuminated Christmas trees.
- Description
- The Christmas market on Holstenplatz in Kiel offers a cozy winter forest with seating areas, illuminated Christmas trees, and exclusive Kiel Christmas souvenirs. Music and events provide an engaging program.
- Where
- Kiel | More Info : Christmas Market at Holstenplatz
Christmas Market at Asmus-Bremer-Platz
- What to Expect
- The brightly lit 12.5-meter-high Christmas pyramid.
- Description
- The Christmas market at Asmus-Bremer-Platz offers a variety of treats like Langos, Burgunder ham, and hot drinks. The brightly lit 12.5-meter-high Christmas pyramid is a popular photo spot and cozy meeting point. The culinary range includes international sausages and a growing selection of vegetarian and vegan options.
- Where
- Kiel | More Info : Christmas Market at Asmus-Bremer-Platz
Kiel Christmas Market at the Castle
- What to Expect
- The Christmas pyramid on the Asmus-Bremer-Platz is a popular photo spot and cozy meeting point.
- Description
- The Kiel Christmas Market offers a diverse range of culinary specialties and delicious drinks, including international bratwurst specialties and a growing selection of vegetarian and vegan options. The Holstenplatz transforms into a colorful winter landscape with many light chains and stars.
- Where
- Kiel | More Info : Kiel Christmas Market at the Castle
Christmas Market in Plön
- What to Expect
- Traditional wood carvings from the Erzgebirge
- Description
- The Christmas market in Plön offers a romantic atmosphere with festive lighting, mulled wine stands, and the scent of roasted almonds. Handcrafted products like traditional Erzgebirge wood carvings are also available.
- Where
- Plön | More Info : Christmas Market in Plön
Christmas Market in Neumünster
- What to Expect
- Artificial ice rink on the Großflecken
- Description
- The Christmas market in Neumünster offers a diverse range of culinary delights and gift ideas. With over 40 Christmas stalls, visitors can enjoy a comprehensive experience from traditional mulled wine and hot chocolate to vegetarian specialties. In the Christmas village, one can warm up under the stars and enjoy the atmosphere.
- Where
- Neumünster | More Info : Christmas Market in Neumünster
Christmas Market in Rendsburg
- What to Expect
- Special punch specialties and ice hockey on the Stadtwerke SH Eisbahn.
- Description
- The Christmas market in Rendsburg offers a variety of local punch specialties and winter treats. Visitors can ice skate and play ice hockey, with the Stadtwerke SH Eisbahn serving as the central hub of the market.
- Where
- Rendsburg | More Info : Christmas Market in Rendsburg
Christmas Market in Eckernförde
- What to Expect
- Historic merry-go-round and St. Nicholas Star March
- Description
- The Christmas market in Eckernförde offers a diverse atmosphere with various activities for all age groups. Children can enjoy the merry-go-round or listen to the stories of the puppet clown, while adults can warm up with a delicious cup of punch.
- Where
- Eckernförde | More Info : Christmas Market in Eckernförde
Christmas Market in Heide
- What to Expect
- 600 m² large LIKE-ICE ice rink
- Description
- The Heider Winterwelt transforms the Heide Market Square into a cozy and welcoming winter holiday landscape. The scent of roasted almonds and other winter treats combines with the delightful aromas of mulled wine and apple punch. At the center is the 600 m² large LIKE-ICE ice rink, which is the venue for the popular ice stock cup. Many market vendors from Heide and the region decorate the market with lovingly decorated Christmas decorations. In addition to culinary delights, Christmas decorations, gift items, fashion jewelry, and honey and wax products are offered.
- Where
- Heide | More Info : Christmas Market in Heide
Christmas Market in Husum
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of maritime elements and festive stalls.
- Description
- The Husum Christmas Market offers a varied program with concerts and visits to the "Husum Christmas House". Festively decorated stalls and a maritime atmosphere invite you to an unforgettable experience.
- Where
- Husum | More Info : Christmas Market in Husum
Christmas Market in Bad Segeberg
- What to Expect
- Rustic wooden huts with light decorations.
- Description
- The Christmas market in Bad Segeberg offers a variety of handmade crafts, self-made children's clothing, decorations, jam, honey products, and more. It features classic foods like sausages and fries as well as sweet treats like waffles and crepes. Glühwein, hot chocolate, and mulled wine are also available.
- Where
- Bad Segeberg | More Info : Christmas Market in Bad Segeberg
Christmas Market in Norderstedt
- What to Expect
- Regional and fairly produced products, carousel rides, and Christmas artists.
- Description
- The Weihnachtsmarkt Wintervergnügen Norderstedt transforms the square in front of the Deutsche Post into a cozy alternative to large tourist Christmas markets. Here, only regionally and fairly produced products are offered without plastic. The focus is on regional products and fairly produced goods. Alongside carousel rides and hot cocoa, there is a great wish list action and plenty of treats. The performances by Christmas artists bring smiles to the faces of the children.
- Where
- Norderstedt | More Info : Christmas Market in Norderstedt
Kiel Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Concerts at St. Nicholas Church
- What to Expect
- Traditional choral pieces and Christmas motets.
- Description
- The Kieler Knabenchor presents Christmas concerts in the St. Nikolai Church in Kiel, featuring traditional choral pieces and Christmas motets that musically accompany the Advent season.
- Where
- Kiel | More Info : Christmas Concerts at St. Nicholas Church
Kiel Other Holiday Activities
Ice Skating Rink at Kiel Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Various activities on a covered ice rink.
- Description
- The 600m² covered ice rink at the Germaniahafen in Kiel invites you to enjoy winter fun and offers a wide range of activities including ice skating, skate hire, curling on synthetic tracks, and more.
- Where
- Kiel | More Info : Ice Skating Rink at Kiel Christmas Market