Last updated: December 01, 2024
Planning your Christmas stay in Naumburg? Our city guide provides all the important information you need for the holiday season, whether you're a local or visiting our historic city for the first time.
The medieval marketplace transforms into a traditional Christmas market, framed by the UNESCO World Heritage Naumburg Cathedral. Along Jakobsstraße to the Holzmarkt, numerous market stalls offer regional specialties, handicrafts, and winter treats. The historic old town with its half-timbered houses provides the perfect backdrop for the festive winter season.
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Naumburg Christmas Market
The Naumburger Christmas Market offers a cozy atmosphere with lovingly decorated old town courtyards and romantic vineyards. Visit the market to enjoy delicious cherry cake and admire the Naumburger Christmas crib with oversized, hand-carved wooden figures.
Leipzig Christmas Market
The Leipzig Christmas Market is one of the largest and most beautiful Christmas markets in Germany, with around 300 stalls in the historic old town. It offers a unique cultural and culinary experience.
Erfurt Christmas Market
The Erfurt Christmas Market is a festive Christmas market that spans across the historic old town. Vendors offer Thuringian specialties, handmade crafts, and Erzgebirge folk art. Visit attractions like the festively lit Christmas tree, the Nativity scene, and the 12-meter-high Christmas pyramid.
Jena Christmas Market
The Jena Christmas Market offers a unique atmosphere with over 200 years of tradition. Highlights include the restored market square, daily tower music, and the large Christmas pyramid on the Eichplatz.
Weimar Christmas Market
The Weimar Christmas Market features a variety of stalls and stands from the market square to the theater square. Here, visitors can enjoy choirs and musicians, handicrafts and mulled wine, as well as festive city tours and Advent markets.