Magdeburger Weihnachtsmarkt
More than 140 decorated stalls offer handcrafted wooden wares, festive decorations, and international culinary treats across the historic city center. Guests can take in panoramic views from a 38-meter Ferris wheel, browse Scandinavian goods in the Nordic area, or sample an extensive selection of mulled wines. The medieval Kaiser Otto Pfalz area brings 10th-century crafts to life with demonstrations by blacksmiths and glassblowers alongside traditional tavern fare.
What to Expect
Features around 50 varieties of mulled wine and a medieval village.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
City Center
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Gesellschaft zur Durchführung der Magdeburger Weihnachtsmaerkte mbH
Food & Drink
Visitors can choose from around 50 mulled wines, Nordic Glögg and Helsinki bread, hot mead in clay jugs, and hearty medieval-style fare from wood-fired ovens, kettles and pans.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families, christmas-market browsers and craft shoppers
Vibe
Historic and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Sunday–Thursday: 11:00–21:00; Friday–Saturday: 11:00–23:00.
- Parking: Public transport is recommended; there is enough parking in the city center.
- Accessibility: The most important areas are step-free, and accessible toilets are available on-site.
Tips & Advice
- Take public transport into the city center, as recommended for the market, although there is also enough parking in the inner city.
- Pick a day other than December 20 for a full visit, since opening hours may be restricted then, and note the market closes December 24 and 25.
- Ride the Ferris wheel, where 36 gondolas climb to 38 metres for a view over the lights of the Domplatz.
- Bring the kids to the Kaiser Otto Pfalz to strike a Saxon penny, paint baubles and try archery or the crossbow.
- Walk through the Lichterwelt in the evening, when more than a million LED lights and large light figures line the way through the city.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: the market spreads around the Rathaus and along Jakobstraße to the Johanniskirche.
- The Winterfreuden on Ice rink opens on the Elbe side of the Allee-Center, with separate tickets, and schools can book morning sessions.
- The Magdeburger Lichterwelt lights up the city center with more than 1.2 million LED lights and about 80 large light features.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What's new this year?
For the first time, the market wraps all the way around the historic Rathaus and runs along Jakobstraße to the Johanniskirche. Jakobstraße is fully closed for the market.
What is there for kids?
In the medieval Kaiser Otto Pfalz, kids can strike a Saxon penny in the old mint and paint Christmas baubles and clay figures. They can also try archery or the crossbow and crack eggs.
What food and drink is there?
There are about 50 kinds of mulled wine and food from around the world. The Nordic area serves glögg and Helsinki bread. The Kaiser Otto Pfalz pours mulled wine and hot mead in clay mugs, with hearty food from a wood-fired bakery and cooking kettles.
Is the market accessible?
The main areas are step-free, and there are accessible toilets.
How should I get there?
Public transport is recommended, though there is enough parking in the city center.
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