Wetzlar Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Wetzlar and surrounding areas
Wetzlar marks the Christmas season with markets and concerts clustered around the cathedral quarter and the old Lahn bridges where Weihnachtsflair in der Altstadt and Adventsdorf Wetzlar create a lively backdrop. Streets glow with Christmas lights while carolers and vendors fill the squares with music and treats. Visitors will find many things to do, holiday activities, and family-centered parades and performances that highlight Wetzlar’s historic charms.
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Christmas Markets
60 eventsMulti-faceted Christmas city experience with markets, ice rink, and events
Christmas Shows
16 eventsPatrick Snow sings Bublé and Sinatra classics
Christmas Parties
12 events100 liters of free mulled wine and professional fireworks.
Other Christmas Activities
9 eventsAward-winning international circus artists and live orchestra.
Editor's Picks (6)
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New Year's Eve Cruise in Frankfurt
(Frankfurt)
New Year's Eve cruise with skyline views and all-inclusive dining.
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Batschkapp Silvester Party
(Frankfurt)
100 liters of free mulled wine and professional fireworks.
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Great Christmas Circus Frankfurt
(Frankfurt am Main)
Award-winning international circus artists and live orchestra.
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Weihnachtsstadt Bad Homburg
(Bad Homburg vor der Höhe)
Multi-faceted Christmas city experience with markets, ice rink, and events
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Büdinger Weihnachtszauber 2025
(Büdingen)
Historic town illuminated by thousands of lights.
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Sachsenhäuser Weihnachtsmarkt am Goetheturm
(Frankfurt am Main)
Christmas market under the Goetheturm with artisanal crafts and festive treats.
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Christmas Lights Near Wetzlar
Additional holiday activities and unique Christmas experiences in Wetzlar.
Bad Nauheim leuchtet
Extended shopping hours with festive light displays
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Weekday evenings tend to be less crowded. Peak times are weekends in December, especially closer to Christmas.
Most events offer on-site parking. Check individual event pages for specific parking information and fees.
Most venues are accessible. Contact individual events for specific accessibility accommodations.