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

Wittstocker Weihnachtsmarkt

Set in and around the historic St. Mary's Church, this traditional Christmas market brings together regional producers, craft artisans demonstrating their trades, and gift stalls. Visitors can make candles, meet Santa Claus, and enjoy a stage program on the church square. Inside the church, an artisan craft market is accompanied by choirs, soloists, a fairytale storyteller, puppet theater, and the Wittstock Brass Orchestra.

What to Expect

Traditional holiday market with artisans and music around St. Mary's Church.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Old Town

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Wintertraum GmbH & Co. KG

Food & Drink

The event offers culinary treats, including a Christmas bakery, but no specific food or drinks are listed.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and visitors who enjoy traditional christmas markets

Vibe

Traditional and cozy

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Location

St.-Marien-Kirche Wittstock
Sankt-Marien-Str. 8, 16909 Wittstock/Dosse
Wittstock, Brandenburg
16909

Know Before You Go

  • Hours: December 4: 11:00 Uhr bis 22:00 Uhr; no hours are stated for December 5 or 6.

Tips & Advice

  • Go inside St. Mary's Church during the day, when choirs, soloists, a storyteller, puppet theater and the Wittstock brass orchestra play alongside the craft market.
  • Bring the kids to the Wichtelwerkstatt in the neighboring parish garden, where local schools and groups run crafts and a Christmas bakery.
  • Stay into the early evening for the stage program on the church square, and dress warmly because it's outdoors.
  • Visit on the second Sunday of Advent if you'd like to attend the musical devotion held inside St. Mary's Church.
  • Try candle dipping and watch the demonstration craftspeople at work, then pick up gifts from the regional producers and craft stalls.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Musical devotion inside St. Mary's Church on the second Sunday of Advent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is there for kids?

In the Wichtelwerkstatt in the neighboring parish garden, local schools and groups run crafts and a Christmas bakery. Kids can also meet Santa, dip candles and watch the puppet theater in the church.

What's happening inside St. Mary's Church?

The church hosts a craft market. During the day it comes with a Christmas program of choirs, soloists, a fairytale storyteller, puppet theater and the Wittstock brass orchestra.

Is there entertainment in the evening?

Yes. From early evening there's a stage program on the church square.

Can I try any crafts myself?

Yes. You can dip your own candles and join the crafts in the Wichtelwerkstatt. Demonstration craftspeople also show their trades around the church.

Is there a church service during the market?

Yes. A musical devotion is held in St. Mary's Church on the second Sunday of Advent.

Tags

Christmas marketholiday marketfamily friendlyhandmade craftsartisanal productsfestive foodcommunity celebrationseasonal activitiesholiday traditionlocal artisans

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