Saarbrücker Christkindl-Markt
Visitors can wander through festively illuminated city streets filled with holiday decorations and stalls serving mulled wine, punch, and seasonal treats. Attractions include the 50-meter-tall Jupiter Ferris wheel, a synthetic ice rink for skating and curling, and a themed photo hut. A flying Santa Claus glides through the air above the market while recounting the tale of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
What to Expect
Features a flying Santa Claus gliding overhead in a reindeer sleigh.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Verkehrsverein Saarbrücken e.V.
Food & Drink
The market offers mulled wine, punch, and seasonal treats.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: No general market admission price is stated. On Wednesdays, children can get tickets at the rides for half price.
Tips & Advice
- Bring the kids on a Wednesday, when ride tickets are half price for children and the flying Santa starts flying earlier in the day.
- Don't plan a visit on Totensonntag, November 22, because the whole market is closed that day.
- Come on December 19 for Late Night Shopping, when the market stays open later than usual.
- If you miss the market before Christmas, festive stalls on Bahnhofstraße are open on Christmas Eve and again from December 27 to 30.
- Ride the Jupiter Ferris wheel on Tbilisser Platz to see the city's Christmas lights from 50 meters up.
Special Events & Promotions
- Kinder-Mittwoch every Wednesday: half-price ride tickets for children, and the flying Santa starts flying earlier in the day
- Late Night Shopping on December 19, when the market stays open later into the evening
- The Knips-mich photo hut has a new look this year
- Festive stalls stay open on Bahnhofstraße on Christmas Eve and December 27 to 30
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for kids?
The flying Santa flies over the market every day and tells the story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Every Wednesday is Kinder-Mittwoch, when children get half-price tickets at the rides.
Can I go ice skating?
Yes. A synthetic ice rink in the middle of Bahnhofstraße is open for skating and Eisstockschießen, a game similar to curling.
What food and drink is there?
Stalls serve Glühwein (mulled wine), punch and seasonal treats.
Where is the Ferris wheel?
The Jupiter Ferris wheel stands on Tbilisser Platz. It lifts you 50 meters up for a view over the Christmas lights.
Where can I take holiday photos?
The Knips-mich Christmas photo hut is in the middle of Bahnhofstraße and has a new look this year.
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