Last updated: December 01, 2024
The Christmas season has arrived in Meiningen! Our event guide presents all festive activities in the historic residential city. Discover the winter highlights that delight both locals and visitors alike.
Around the historic marketplace and Elisabethenburg Castle, traditional Christmas atmosphere unfolds. The Meiningen Christmas market with its regional specialties, the atmospheric ambiance in the old town, and the festively decorated half-timbered houses invite you to linger. Winter event venues extend throughout the entire city center, from the town church to the theater.
Contact information and details below.
"Atmospheric laser show on a 360° stage"
"Lazershpere is a unique laser show that in Meiningen on a 360° stage with three performances. The show celebrates its German premiere and offers an awe-inspiring light experience."
Where: Meiningen | More Info: Lazershpere Laser Show
8-meter-high Christmas pyramid with hot drinks and craft activities.
The Meininger Christmas Market features an impressive setting with around 30 festively decorated stalls, culinary offerings, and unique gift ideas. The 8-meter-high Christmas pyramid invites visitors to linger, and the craft hut offers changing craft activities for young Christmas enthusiasts.
Where: Meiningen | More Info: Meiningen Christmas Market
Annual exhibitors from all over Germany offer a selected variety in the field of art, design, and craftsmanship.
The Meiningen Handicraft Market offers a variety of handmade and artistic products, from craft items to Christmas floral arrangements.
Where: Meiningen | More Info: Meiningen Artisan Market
Christmas train and carousel for children
The Historic Christmas Market in Arnstadt offers an impressive backdrop with Christmas-decorated huts and stands surrounding the tall Christmas tree. You can find mulled wine, pastries, hearty foods, as well as Christmas decorations and souvenirs. Children can enjoy the Christmas train and carousel, while Santa Claus visits daily and distributes sweets for the kids.
Where: Arnstadt | More Info: Historical Christmas Market Arnstadt
A 38-meter tall Ferris wheel and a children's train for the youngest visitors.
The Eisenach Christmas Market offers a variety of festive attractions and offerings. Around 50 craftsmen and vendors gather around the 20m tall festive Christmas tree and herald the advent with Erzgebirge woodcarvings, Christmas decorations, and more. The market also features a rich cultural program, festive brass music, and an Hungarian village offering local handicrafts and specialties. For the children, there is a children's train, fairy tales, and Santa Claus also visits.
Where: Eisenach | More Info: Eisenach Christmas Market
Historical medieval stalls with handmade goods.
The historical Christmas market on the Wartburg offers medieval stalls with handmade goods, music, and culinary delights.
Where: Arnstadt | More Info: Knight Battles Arnstadt
23 window shutters with entertaining stories
The Meininger Adventskalender of the City and County Library transforms annually into a beautiful fairy tale, where 23 window shutters tell entertaining stories. From December 1st, new windows open daily at 16:30, and on December 24th, a fairy tale performance by the Meininger Children's and Youth Theater Tohuwabohu takes place.
Where: Meiningen | More Info: Advent Calendar of the City and District Library
Live performances by the original artists.
The original bands of the 60s and 70s, DOZY, BEAKY, MICK and TICH, THE LORDS, HERMANS HERMITS, EASYBEATS, THE TREMS, present a top-class music production. These heroes have accompanied and shaped our lives. Their former hits are legendary and still part of every radio station, many TV oldie shows, and numerous parties.
Where: Arnstadt | More Info: Folk Music Arnstadt
Spooky riddle rally through the old town
The Halloween Night in Arnstadt offers a diverse program that transforms the old town into an atmospherically spooky setting. The afternoon program starts with a horror rally, while a children's carousel, vendors, and food stalls on the market square offer culinary specialties. The big Halloween parade at 7 PM is accompanied by music and fanfare groups, followed by an after-show party with DJs and a large fire show.
Where: Arnstadt | More Info: Halloween Night Arnstadt