Speyerer Weihnachts- und Neujahrsmarkt
Festively decorated wooden stalls fill the city center against the historic backdrop of the Kaiserdom zu Speyer. Visitors can browse a diverse selection of merchandise and enjoy fragrant food and warm drinks. The event also hosts an artisan craft market in the town hall courtyards and an international market featuring Speyer's partner cities.
What to Expect
Holiday market set before the historic Kaiserdom in Speyer's city center.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
City Center
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Stadt Speyer
Food & Drink
Market stalls offer fragrant food and drinks, while the partner-city market features culinary specialties from Speyer’s partner cities on Advent weekends.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Holiday shoppers and visitors who enjoy crafts and cultural offerings
Vibe
Festive and historic
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Imbiss- und Ausschankstände: Monday–Thursday and Sunday 11–21; Friday and Saturday 11–22. Verkaufsstände: daily 11–20. Special opening hours: December 24, 10–13; December 31, 11–15; January 1, 13–21. Closed December 25 and 26. Opening: November 23 at 18:00. Sunday shopping: November 29, 13–18.
Tips & Advice
- Visit on an Advent weekend to catch both the artisan market in the Rathaus courtyards and the partner cities' market inside the Rathaus.
- Subscribe to the market topic in the free KATWARN app by scanning the QR code, so organiser updates and safety notices reach your phone.
- Leave dangerous or prohibited items at home and follow security staff instructions, because the market runs with barriers and a full safety concept.
- Plan around the holidays, since the market closes on December 25 and 26 and has shorter hours on Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
- Report lost belongings to the Fundbüro Speyer at Maximilianstraße 94, where items found at the market are handed in promptly.
Special Events & Promotions
- Official opening of the market on Monday, November 23.
- Sunday shopping (verkaufsoffener Sonntag) on November 29.
- Artisan craft market in the Rathaus courtyards on all four Advent weekends, Friday to Sunday.
- Partner cities' Christmas market on the ground floor of the Rathaus on Advent weekends.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What's at the artisan craft market?
On the four Advent weekends, the Rathaus courtyards fill with ceramics, woodwork, glass and precious-metal jewellery, paper art, and sewn and embroidered pieces.
What is the partner cities' market?
On Advent weekends, Speyer's partner cities set up on the ground floor of the Rathaus. They bring food specialities and traditional crafts from home.
What else is there besides the stalls?
There is the Speyer Christmas pyramid at the Stadthaus, Genussmomente von Olnhausen at the Glockentürmchen and an ice rink at the Altpörtel. More programme items and a children's Christmas programme are still to be announced.
How can I get updates during my visit?
Scan the QR code to subscribe to the market topic in the free KATWARN app. You'll get organiser updates and safety notices on your phone.
What if I lose something at the market?
Items found at the market go to the Fundbüro Speyer at Maximilianstraße 94. City staff there can help during office hours.
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