Illustration of a church hall bazaar with tables of jams, knitted goods and toys and volunteers serving cocoa (Advent im Rathaus Karree)
Christmas Markets

Advent im Rathaus Karree

Visitors can browse market booths staffed entirely by volunteers, offering handcrafted items such as woodwork, needlework, cards, paintings, and ceramics. Festive Christmas trees and glowing Moravian stars set an atmospheric holiday scene alongside food and drink stands. A varied supporting program enriches the market with musical performances, readings, and a charity Christstollen sale.

Dec 3 – Dec 6, 2026 Free admission.

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Daily 11:00–18:00; opening on December 3 at 17:00.

Food & Drink

Various stalls offer food and drink; the Saturday market also features a meter-long Christstollen for sale.

Location

Ostfriesisches Landesmuseum Emden · Brückstraße 1, 26725 Emden, Emden, NI Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and handmade-gift shoppers

Vibe

Festive and traditional

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Arrive for the December 3 opening if you want to see the children sing Christmas carols.
  • Visit on December 5 to find the Christstollen sale, whose proceeds support a good cause.
  • Allow time to browse the volunteer-run stalls for handmade gifts, including ceramics, woodwork and needlework.
  • Bring time to enjoy the music and readings alongside the market stalls.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Free admission.
  • Opening day, December 3, has a special opening, with children singing Christmas songs outside the museum.
  • On Saturday, December 5, Rathaus Karree members sell a large Christstollen for charity.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the market suitable for?

It is suitable for adults, families, groups and individual visitors.

Is admission free?

Yes, admission is free.

What can visitors browse at the market?

Volunteer-run stalls offer handmade goods including needlework, woodwork, cards, paintings and ceramics.

What food and drink are available?

Various stalls offer food, and a charity Christstollen sale is planned for Saturday, December 5.

What is included in the supporting program?

The program includes music and readings; children also sing Christmas carols at the opening.

Browse Christmas in Leer

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