Last updated: 11. November 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere in the historic cathedral city of Speyer with our comprehensive event guide. Whether you're a Speyer local or visitor, here you'll find all essential information for the Advent season.
The medieval marketplace in front of the Imperial Cathedral transforms into an atmospheric Christmas market with traditional wooden stalls and regional specialties. Additional market stalls extend along Maximilianstrasse up to the Altpörtel, while the historic old town is adorned with festive lighting. In the surrounding area, the Christmas markets in Heidelberg and Mannheim, both only about 30 minutes away, are also attractive destinations.
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Speyer Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas and New Year's Market
- What to Expect
- Festively decorated huts and enticing food and drinks.
- Description
- The Christmas and New Year's market in Speyer offers a diverse range of stalls, enticing food and drinks in a historic setting in front of Europe's largest Romanesque cathedral, the Imperial Cathedral of Speyer.
- Where
- Speyer | More Info : Christmas and New Year's Market
Arts and Crafts Market
- What to Expect
- Diverse representation of craftsmanship in various materials.
- Description
- During the Advent weekends, the craftsmanship is presented in the courtyards of the town hall in various facets such as ceramics and woodwork, glass and metal jewelry, paper art up to sewn and embroidered items.
- Where
- Speyer | More Info : Arts and Crafts Market
Fall Fair
- What to Expect
- Family-friendly ride on the Ferris wheel and various amusement activities.
- Description
- The Herbstmesse in Speyer offers a variety of attractive rides and culinary delights. Visitors can enjoy a family-friendly ride on the Ferris wheel and participate in various amusement activities.
- Where
- Speyer | More Info : Fall Fair
Farmer's Market
- What to Expect
- Vernacular Harvest Thanksgiving Service in the Heiliggeist Church
- Description
- The Speyer Farmers' Market offers a variety of self-grown products from the region, local specialties, and handmade crafts. Visitors can taste regional specialties and admire local crafts.
- Where
- Speyer | More Info : Farmer's Market
Old Town Festival
- What to Expect
- Unique family attractions like the duck race and children's programs.
- Description
- The Altstadtfest in Speyer is a two-day festival taking place in the streets of Speyer's old town on Friday, 06 September, and Saturday, 07 September 2024. It starts with the keg tapping ceremony at the Fish Market stage and features various events such as the duck race, children's and family programs, and live music on multiple stages.
- Where
- Speyer | More Info : Old Town Festival
Wine Fair
- What to Expect
- Fully booked Saturday of the festival
- Description
- The Pfalz Spring Wine Festival Wein am Dom offers a wide range of wines and wine producers, inviting visitors on a journey through the world of wine. All tickets for the Saturday of the festival were sold out 14 days in advance.
- Where
- Speyer | More Info : Wine Fair
Speyer Holiday Shows and Entertainment
SchUM Culture Days
- What to Expect
- Unique program featuring Jewish culture and history.
- Description
- The SchUM Culture Days in Speyer offer a diverse program with lectures, readings, concerts, and tours that showcase Jewish culture in the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Speyer, Worms, and Mainz.
- Where
- Speyer | More Info : SchUM Culture Days
Speyer Other Holiday Activities
Brazzel Day
- What to Expect
- Submarine rotations and stunt shows with historic vehicles.
- Description
- The Brazzeltag is a unique event that combines submarine rotations, stunt shows, and show performances with vehicles from all categories and eras. It is a lively and action-packed event that delights visitors of all ages.
- Where
- Speyer | More Info : Brazzel Day