Weimarer Weihnacht
Market stalls stretch across central Weimar from Marktplatz and Herderplatz to Theaterplatz, offering handicrafts, mulled wine, stollen, and roasted almonds. Choirs and musicians perform in front of the town hall and decorated Christmas tree on Marktplatz, while an ice rink operates beneath the Goethe and Schiller monument on Theaterplatz. Festivities also extend before Goethe's residence and the Stadtkirche.
What to Expect
Historic market featuring open-air ice skating by the Goethe-Schiller monument.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
City Center
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
weimar GmbH
Food & Drink
Stalls offer roasted almonds, stollen, and mulled wine.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families, festive-market browsers, and skating fans
Vibe
Festive and historic
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Tips & Advice
- Visit the stalls between 11:00 and 19:00, when all stands are guaranteed to be open daily throughout the market season.
- From December 30, plan for shortened opening hours until 18:00; on December 31, the market closes at 14:00.
- The market is closed on December 24 and 25, 2026, and January 1, 2027, so avoid those dates.
- Dress warmly for browsing and skating, since the market and rink are set up outdoors across central squares.
- Wear comfortable shoes for strolling between Marktplatz, Herderplatz, and Theaterplatz.
Special Events & Promotions
- December 1–21: Santa opens a little door for children at the town hall on Marktplatz every afternoon
- Sunday, November 29: shops open in the city center for a verkaufsoffener Sonntag
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I go ice skating?
On Theaterplatz there's an ice rink at the foot of the Goethe and Schiller monument.
Is there live music?
Yes. Choirs and musicians perform on Marktplatz in front of the town hall and the big Christmas tree.
What is there for children?
From December 1 to 21, Santa opens a little door for Weimar's children at the town hall on Marktplatz every afternoon. He brings a big sack of presents, and children's groups thank him with a short program they've rehearsed.
What can I find near Goethe's house?
The stalls in front of Goethe's residence sell handicrafts and mulled wine.
What is on Herderplatz?
Herderplatz hosts the 'Märchenhafte Weihnacht' (fairy-tale Christmas) in front of the Stadtkirche.
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