Kiel Christmas Market at Holstenplatz
Visitors can browse through market stalls offering an array of handicrafts, hot punch, and culinary specialties. Part of the square transforms into a cozy winter forest adorned with illuminated fir trees, glowing LED stars, and long garlands of lights. Festive photo opportunities include light-up LED displays of Santa Claus, a large stag, and woodland animals, as well as an on-site photo booth.
What to Expect
Kiel's traditional Christmas market featuring a winter forest since 1973.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Kiel-Marketing e. V. / GmbH
Food & Drink
Stalls offer hot punch, treats and other culinary specialties alongside handicrafts.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Festive-market shoppers and families
Vibe
Festive and cozy
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Tips & Advice
- Use the Christmas voucher booklet at participating stalls to save up to 50% on selected treats, hot drinks, crafts and experiences.
- Bring a KIELGUTSCHEIN if you have one; it is accepted at several market stalls and attractions.
- Head for the winter forest’s covered seating containers and round tables for a sheltered pause in cold or wet weather.
- Wear warm, weather-appropriate layers for browsing outdoors, as the covered seating is located in the winter forest.
- Leave time to use the photo booth and see the illuminated stag, Santa Claus and woodland animals.
Special Events & Promotions
- The Christmas voucher booklet gives up to 50% off at selected stalls on treats, hot drinks, crafts and experiences.
- New this year: the Holstenplatz market has a refreshed look.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do?
You can stroll past 70 stalls with a mix of crafts, punch and treats, under festive lights that include 99 LED stars in the trees and a roughly one-kilometre LED garland.
Is there somewhere to sit out of the weather?
Yes. Part of the square becomes a winter forest with covered seating containers and round tables. It stays cosy even in the cold or in rainy northern German weather.
Are there good photo spots?
Yes. Light-up LED figures of a big stag, Santa Claus and woodland animals make good photo spots, and there's a photo booth for keepsakes.
Are there any discounts?
The Christmas voucher booklet gives up to 50% off treats, hot drinks, crafts and experiences at selected stalls.
Can I pay with a KielGutschein?
Yes. Several stalls and attractions at the Christmas markets accept the KielGutschein. It can also be used all year at around 200 shops, restaurants and services in and around Kiel.
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