Illustration of a christmas market scene (Weißenfelser Weihnachtsmarkt)
Christmas Markets

Weißenfelser Weihnachtsmarkt

Visitors can skate on a large ice rink set in the heart of the town center. The rink sits alongside a decorated Christmas tree, vendor stalls, a craft village, and fairytale huts. A large Christmas pyramid with crafted figures and children's carousels add to the festive surroundings.

What to Expect

A huge ice rink set up on the central market square.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

City Center

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Veranstaltungsmanagement Stadt Weißenfels

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Festive and lively

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Location

Marktplatz
Markt 1, 06667 Weißenfels, Germany
Weißenfels, ST
06667

Know Before You Go

  • Hours: Sonntag bis Mittwoch 11–19 Uhr; Donnerstag 11–21 Uhr (After-Work Donnerstag); Freitag bis Samstag 11–20 Uhr.

Tips & Advice

  • Come on a Thursday after work, when the market stays open later than on any other day as part of After-Work Thursday.
  • Visit on the first Advent for the Höfische Weihnacht, when historic courtyards in the town center open their usually locked gates.
  • Fridays and Saturdays also run later than Sunday through Wednesday, so pick one of those for an evening visit.
  • Dress warmly if you plan to skate on the large ice rink or stay into the evening on the open market square.

Special Events & Promotions

  • After-Work Thursday: the market stays open later every Thursday.
  • Höfische Weihnacht on the first Advent, when historic courtyards open their usually locked gates to visitors.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is there for kids?

Children's carousels, fairytale huts, an elf workshop and a huge ice rink are set up around the big Christmas tree on the market square.

Can we go ice skating?

Yes, there's a huge ice rink right at the market, next to the stalls and the large Christmas pyramid.

What is After-Work Thursday?

On Thursdays the market stays open later than on other weekdays, so you can come by after work.

What is the Höfische Weihnacht?

On the first Advent, historic courtyards in the town center open their usually locked gates to visitors.

Is there handmade shopping?

Yes. Next to the regular stalls there is a craft village with artisans.

Tags

Christmas marketice skatingholiday marketfamily friendlyartisanal productsfestive foodseasonal activitiescommunity celebrationhandicrafts

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Last Updated: Oct 21, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team