Last updated: November 22, 2024
Welcome to Sonneberg during the Christmas season! Our event guide provides you with a comprehensive overview of the festive activities in our traditional toy-making town. From cozy Christmas markets to cultural events, you'll find all the essential information here.
In the historic city center, around the marketplace and the German Toy Museum, atmospheric market stalls await you with regional specialties and traditional crafts. The snow-covered alleys of the old town lead to other venues such as St. Nicholas Church and the Town Hall, where concerts and performances regularly take place. Throughout the South Thuringia region, from Coburg to Lauscha, visitors can experience Thuringian Christmas traditions.
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Sonneberg Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Market in the Toy City of Sonneberg
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of Christmas market and German Toy Museum.
- Description
- The Christmas market in the Toy City of Sonneberg offers a diverse program with festive market activities, the German Toy Museum, and winter walks in the Thuringian Slate Mountains.
- Where
- Sonneberg | More Info : Christmas Market in the Toy City of Sonneberg
Hönbach Pond Christmas
- What to Expect
- A small, cozy Christmas market with local offerings.
- Description
- The Hönbacher Teichweihnacht is a small, cozy Christmas market held at the upper village pond in Hönbach. It is organized by the Kirmesverein Hönbach e. V.
- Where
- Hönbach | More Info : Hönbach Pond Christmas
Kranzle Christmas
- What to Expect
- Santa Claus with sleigh and small gifts
- Description
- The association "Dös Sumbarcher Kranzla e.V." invites to the 12th "Kranzlesweihnacht" on Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 11:00 to 19:00. The association members want to welcome the Advent season with all big and small guests in a cozy atmosphere. There will be mulled wine, grog, juniper tea, coffee, Christmas pastries, Detsch, sausages, and lentil soup. In the afternoon, Santa Claus will come by with his sleigh and bring small gifts.
- Where
- Sonneberg | More Info : Kranzle Christmas
Andreas Market at the PIKO-Platz
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of traditional and modern offers.
- Description
- The Andreasmarkt on PIKO-Platz in Sonneberg offers a variety of offers and highlights around the evangelical commemoration day on November 30th. The market takes place this year on November 30th and December 1st, 2024, on PIKO-Platz and Bahnhofstraße.
- Where
- Sonneberg | More Info : Andreas Market at the PIKO-Platz
Christmas Market Opening with the Mayor
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of festive delicacies and creative activities.
- Description
- The Sonneberger Christmas Market offers a diverse program with festive delicacies, individual gifts, and creative activities. The Christ Child and Santa Claus are there to bring the children wonderful surprises.
- Where
- Sonneberg | More Info : Christmas Market Opening with the Mayor
Sonneberg Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Afternoon Reading in the City Library
- What to Expect
- Variety of readings with a subsequent craft session
- Description
- The Vorlesenachmittag in the Stadtbibliothek invites 3- to 6-year-old children to a variety of readings. Whether it's a classic book, Kamishibai, or picture book cinema – each presented story is something truly special. Following the reading, a small craft session takes place.
- Where
- Sonneberg | More Info : Afternoon Reading in the City Library
Dialect Afternoon at Wolke 14
- What to Expect
- Free admission and regional dialect culture
- Description
- Enjoy a lovely afternoon with dialect stories, poems, and songs over coffee and cake. Be surprised.
- Where
- Sonneberg | More Info : Dialect Afternoon at Wolke 14
Sonneberg Other Holiday Activities
The Workshop of Santa Claus
- What to Expect
- Regional participation for creative talents from the age of 6.
- Description
- The Workshop of Santa Claus is an artistic competition that invites creative minds from the age of 6 from various regions to showcase their artistic talents and win attractive prizes. Participation can occur in various categories such as media art, painting and drawing, sculpture and plastics, and jewelry.
- Where
- Sonneberg | More Info : The Workshop of Santa Claus
Merry Lights Festival with Kindergartens
- What to Expect
- Cooperative project involving various actors from the Wolkenrasen and the city of Sonneberg
- Description
- The Lichterfest with Kindergartens Märchenland, Pusteblume, and Rasselbande features various interactive activities and a lantern procession. Heartwarming music creates a cozy atmosphere, and the food is well taken care of.
- Where
- Sonneberg | More Info : Merry Lights Festival with Kindergartens
Tea Dance at Wolke 14
- What to Expect
- A varied program with music and delicious treats.
- Description
- The Tanztee in der Wolke 14 offers a cozy atmosphere with music, dancing, singing, and delicious treats like coffee and cake.
- Where
- Sonneberg | More Info : Tea Dance at Wolke 14
Stamp Course at Wolke 14
- What to Expect
- Creative stamping course with material fee.
- Description
- The Stempelkurs in der Wolke 14 offers a unique opportunity to be creative. On November 21, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, the course takes place and costs 5.00 € for materials. Registration is required under Tel.-Nr. 880-400, - 402 or by email to wolke14@stadt-son.de.
- Where
- Sonneberg | More Info : Stamp Course at Wolke 14
Linden Christmas in Neufang
- What to Expect
- Diverse food and drinks in a festive atmosphere
- Description
- The Lindenweihnacht in Neufang offers a diverse selection of food and drinks on December 8, 2024, from 2 PM to 8 PM. The event takes place at the Linden tree in Neufang, Hauptstraße/Ecke Stadtberg.
- Where
- Neufang | More Info : Linden Christmas in Neufang
Visit of the Christ Child
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas celebration with many activities and events.
- Description
- The visit of the Christkind is a traditional event in Sonneberg where visitors celebrate Christmas with family and friends. There are many different activities and events that make the festival even more lively.
- Where
- Sonneberg | More Info : Visit of the Christ Child