Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the festive winter season in Wetzlar! Our event guide presents all Christmas activities and events taking place in the historic old town during the Advent season.
Around the cathedral and cathedral square extends the traditional Christmas market with its decorated wooden huts and regional specialties. In the winding alleys of the old town, you'll find numerous handicrafts, while Schiller Square with its large Christmas tree and historic backdrop invites you to linger. From Langgasse to Eisenmarkt, the entire city center transforms into a festively decorated winter landscape.
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Wetzlar Holiday Markets and Shopping
Wetzlar Christmas Market
In the Wetzlar Christmas market, you experience a medieval Christmas atmosphere with flickering candles, old craftsmanship, and savory roasted food. The festively lit streets in the old town invite you to a stroll through historic places like the Corn Market, the Butter Market, and the Iron Market. The Dom, a significant historical building, stands at the heart of the old town.
Christmas Market of Nations Rüdesheim
The Weihnachtsmarkt der Nationen in Rüdesheim offers a unique blend of traditions and cultures. Over 20 nations from four continents present goods, specialties, and customs for the Christmas season.
Mainz Christmas Market
The historic Mainzer Christmas market shines before the backdrop of the 1,000-year-old Martinsdom with festively decorated stalls and colorful Renaissance facades of the historic market houses. Numerous cathedral concerts, matinees, the traditional fairy tale performance at the Mainzer State Theatre, and the popular Christmas card printing at the Gutenberg Museum are among the special Christmas attractions.