Wolfenbütteler Weihnachtsmarkt
Visitors can browse decorated wooden huts offering artisan crafts, sweet treats, savory bites, and hot mulled wine against the backdrop of historic half-timbered buildings. Live entertainment includes regional choirs, brass ensembles, jazz bands, and walk-acts, along with children's activities such as puppet theater and visits from Santa Claus and Saint Nicholas. The festive atmosphere extends into the pedestrian zone and Stadtmarkt with illuminated light installations.
What to Expect
Historic Christmas market held in Wolfenbüttel since 1585.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
City Center
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Stadt Wolfenbüttel
Food & Drink
The market offers hot mulled wine and punch, along with hearty and sweet treats.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and visitors who enjoy traditional christmas markets
Vibe
Festive and cozy
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Daily 11–21 Uhr.
Tips & Advice
- Walk a few steps from Schlossplatz to the Kommisse on an Advent weekend, where the artisan market offers handmade one-off pieces and new traders every weekend.
- Continue past Schlossplatz to the Stadtmarkt and the pedestrian zone to see the Friedenstanne, the light installations and more stalls in a quieter setting.
- Bring younger children for the fairy-tale hours, sing-alongs, dancing and puppet theatre stories put on for small market visitors.
- End an Advent-weekend visit at the Adventshof by the Oker next to the Kommisse, which has food, hot drinks and Christmas music.
- Dress warmly if you plan to sit with a Glühwein or punch in the outdoor seating corners among the fir trees.
Special Events & Promotions
- Artisan market in the Kommisse on the four Advent weekends, with different traders each weekend.
- Adventshof at the Kommisse on Advent weekends, with food, hot drinks and Christmas music by the Oker.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for children?
Young visitors get fairy-tale hours, singing and dancing together, and stories from the puppet theatre. The Nikolaus and the Weihnachtsmann also visit with small gifts.
What kind of music can we hear?
Regional choirs, brass musicians, bands and jazz musicians play classic carols and modern versions. Walk-acts and children's entertainment are also part of the program.
What food and drink is there?
The huts sell savoury and sweet treats. Between the fir trees there are seating corners where you can enjoy hot Glühwein or punch.
Is there a separate craft market nearby?
Yes. On the four Advent weekends, the artisan market in the Kommisse is a few steps from Schlossplatz. Exhibitors sell handmade wood and ceramic pieces, knitted and sewn goods, jewellery, paper crafts, jams and decorations. The traders change each weekend.
How can I become a stall operator?
Vendors apply through the City of Wolfenbüttel's stall operator application form. The city's events team handles the applications.
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