Stendaler Weihnachtsmarkt
Held around a festively illuminated market square with a giant fir tree, the market offers roasted almonds, mulled wine, punch, and Christmas music. Inside the historic Stendal Rathaus, visitors can browse regional, Erzgebirge, and Czech handicrafts, watch a glassmaker at work, and view a garden railway model train display. Specialty food offerings include Scandinavian flame-cooked salmon and slices from the Altmark's longest Christmas stollen.
What to Expect
Artisan crafts in the town hall and daily visits from Santa.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Hansestadt Stendal
Food & Drink
Enjoy roasted almonds, mulled wine, punch, Scandinavian flame-cooked salmon, Czech gingerbread and the Altmark's longest stollen.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and christmas-market shoppers
Vibe
Festive and traditional
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Market: Thursday 14:00–20:00; Friday and Saturday 11:00–22:00; Sunday 11:00–18:00. The Weihnachtsmann comes daily at 15:00.
Tips & Advice
- Buy a slice of Rotary's longest stollen in the Altmark, because all the proceeds go to the Stendal hospice.
- Visit the Rathaus craft rooms before the evening, since they close earlier than the outdoor market from Thursday through Saturday.
- Bring the children along to meet Santa, who comes to the Stendal market every afternoon on all four days.
- Stop by the small Ratssaal to watch a glassmaker at work and see Czech Figuralni Pernik gingerbread figures, which can also hang on the tree.
- Vendors wanting a stall should use the city's 2026 registration forms, which come in separate versions for the outdoor market and the Rathaus.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see inside the Rathaus?
The Rathaus holds local, Czech and Erzgebirge crafts. The Rolandzimmer has the I.G. Gartenbahn Stendal model railway, with detailed replica carriages set in a garden railway landscape.
Can we watch crafts being made?
Yes. In the old Ratsstube you can watch Erzgebirge woodwork like smokers, pyramids and candle arches being made by hand. In the small Ratssaal a glassmaker shapes Czech glass figures.
What food and drink is there?
Expect roasted almonds, Glühwein and punch. The Lions Club serves Scandinavian flame-grilled salmon, and Rotary sells slices of the Altmark's longest stollen. Inside the Rathaus there is traditional Czech Figuralni Pernik gingerbread.
Does Santa visit?
Yes. Santa comes to the market every afternoon.
How can I take part as a vendor?
Apply through the city's application form. There are separate 2026 registration forms for the outdoor market and the Rathaus craft market.
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