Last updated: 11. November 2024
Plan your festive days in Saarlouis with our comprehensive event guide. We present you with the most important winter activities and events that our city has to offer during the Advent season.
The historic Großer Markt transforms into an atmospheric Christmas market with traditional wooden huts and regional specialties. Along the Französische Straße to the Kleiner Markt, festively decorated stalls extend, while the Vauban facility with its historic fortress architecture provides an impressive backdrop. The neighboring cities of Dillingen and Merzig, with their own Christmas markets, are less than 20 minutes away.
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Saarlouis Holiday Markets and Shopping
Saarlouis Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Environmentally friendly packaging alternatives and a large ice rink.
- Description
- The Saarlouiser Christmas Market offers a variety of Christmas gift items and culinary delights. It includes a 700 sqm ice rink, a 10-meter high Erzgebirge rotating pyramid, a children's carousel, and a fairy-tale train. The market stalls largely avoid plastic packaging and use environmentally friendly alternatives.
- Where
- Saarlouis | More Info : Saarlouis Christmas Market
Merzig Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Custom-made block huts for up to 16 people.
- Description
- The Merziger Weihnachtsmarkt offers a diverse range of Christmas decorations and gift ideas as well as culinary specialties. Experience a variety of attractions, including visits from Santa Claus, lively music performances by local and regional bands, children's programs, and much more.
- Where
- Merzig | More Info : Merzig Christmas Market
Ottweiler Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique atmosphere in the historic old town with regional products and traditional Christmas items.
- Description
- The Christmas market in Ottweiler offers a diverse selection of regional products and traditional Christmas items. Visitors can enjoy delicious food and drinks while strolling through the festively decorated old town.
- Where
- Ottweiler | More Info : Ottweiler Christmas Market
Homburg Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Located idyllically within and around the walls of the historic Landgrave Castle.
- Description
- The romantic Christmas market at Schloss Bad Homburg offers a traditional Christmas atmosphere with regional exhibitors, gastronomes, and artisans. Children can enjoy numerous treats and small programs, including a children's carousel and a small steam train at the foot of the White Tower.
- Where
- Homburg | More Info : Homburg Christmas Market
St. Ingbert Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Around the large and radiant Christmas tree in front of the Old Church.
- Description
- The St. Ingbert Christmas Market offers a variety of culinary and handicraft offerings, from mulled wine and grilled sausages to decorative and gift items.
- Where
- St. Ingbert | More Info : St. Ingbert Christmas Market
Zweibrücken Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Diverse program on the Christmas stage.
- Description
- The Zweibrücker Christmas market offers delicious Christmas treats and gift ideas along with an exciting program on the Christmas stage in front of the Alexander Church.
- Where
- Zweibrücken | More Info : Zweibrücken Christmas Market
Saarlouis Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Winter Night Festival 2024
- What to Expect
- Five bands from various musical genres.
- Description
- The WinterNachtFestival 2024 features a night with five bands, including Projekt JU, Böse Fuchs, Lords of Salem, Meersein, and Navigator. The event takes place at the Stummsche Reithalle in Neunkirchen/Saar and showcases a variety of musical styles, from Gothic-Rock to Dark Wave.
- Where
- Neunkirchen | More Info : Winter Night Festival 2024
Saarlouis Other Holiday Activities
New Year's Eve Celebration Saarbrücken
- What to Expect
- International participants from 11 countries and traditional running route through the Saarbrücken city forest.
- Description
- The 50th International Sparverein Silvesterlauf in Saarbrücken offers a diverse running event with various races for all age groups.
- Where
- Saarbrücken | More Info : New Year's Eve Celebration Saarbrücken