Wittenberg Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Wittenberg and surrounding areas
Wittenberg’s the festive season comes to life near the Marktplatz and Lutherhaus with Christmas lights and plenty of things to do for visitors exploring the historic downtown. Lutherstadt Wittenberg Christmas Markets and the Wittenberg Christmas Charity Calendar offer seasonal entertainment, holiday nightlife and winter festivals alongside special concerts like Coswiger Konzerte am Lutherweg: Irische Weihnacht mit Bube Dame König. Strolling past the Reformation monument and through illuminated streets reveals markets, performances and family-friendly activities that celebrate the town’s rich heritage.
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Christmas Markets
53 eventsGermany's second-oldest and one of its largest Christmas markets.
Christmas Shows
19 eventsBach's Christmas Oratorio performed by Thomanerchor Leipzig
Christmas Parties
10 eventsCulinary winter walk with animal encounters
Other Christmas Activities
14 eventsNew Year's Eve run event with multiple race options
Editor's Picks (6)
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Leipziger Weihnachtsmarkt
(Leipzig)
Germany's second-oldest and one of its largest Christmas markets.
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Christmas Markets in Brandenburg
(Brandenburg)
Diverse historical and regional Christmas market experiences.
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Potsdamer Weihnachtszauber
(Potsdam)
Giant Ferris wheel and ice rink at a Christmas market.
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Halle Winter Magic Christmas Market
(Halle (Saale))
Traditional Christmas market with a 'Silent Hour'
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Christmas Market on the Market Square
(Halle)
Finnish Village with Flammlachs and Glögi
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Schlossweihnacht Köthen
(Köthen)
Historic castle courtyard Christmas market
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Christmas Giving Opportunities Near Wittenberg
Give back this holiday season with volunteering and charitable opportunities in Wittenberg.
Wittenberg Christmas Charity Calendar
Daily prize drawings supporting local charities
Merseburg Wishing Tree
Fulfill a child's Christmas wish.
Christmas Lights Near Wittenberg
Additional holiday activities and unique Christmas experiences in Wittenberg.
Christmas Garden Leipzig
Artistic light installations in historic venues
Magdeburg Light World
Germany's most extensive winter light display
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Also Near Wittenberg
Dessau
- Weihnachtsmarkt in der Marienkirchen
- New Year's Concert 2025: Strauss Music into the New Year
- Erster Advent in Wörlitz
Delitzsch
See all in Delitzsch →Luckenwalde
See all in Luckenwalde →Brandenburg An Der Havel
- Weihnachtszauber in der Altstadt (Christmas Magic in the Old Town)
- Winter Circus at St. John's Church
- Adventskranz-Basteln auf dem Freizeithof Tigermotte
Wittenberg Christmas FAQ
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.