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Unterwegs – December 15, 2023

December 15, 2023
Christmas market in front of Stiftskirche, Kaiserslautern. Photo by Stadt Kaiserslautern

VIKTORIANISCHER WEIHNACHTSMARKT

DEC. 16-17, GLOCKENGIESSEREI/STADEN, SAARBURG (NEAR TRIER)

Fans of Victorian times and Steampunk will love this extraordinary Christmas market taking place inside the old bell manufacturing hall in Saarburg and letting you step back in time. It invites you to enjoy a traditional Christmas around the year 1900 with British specialties, handcrafted items and antiques. The organizers will welcome visitors in traditional costume and German curling will round off the fun outside. http://ars-et-cultura.de/

CHRISTKINDLMARKT

NOV. 20-DEC. 23, ST. JOHANNERMARKT/CITY CENTER, SAARBRÜCKEN

The Christkindlmarkt in Saarbrücken is the longest shopping zone in the Saarland and the perfect setting to get into the season’s spirit. It offers visitors seasonal aromas, glittering ideas for gifts and delicious cuisine with dishes from France and Alsace along with typical Saarland favorites. A special attraction is Santa Claus on his sled with his reindeer and the Christ child hovering over the square once an hour. The aroma of cinnamon and spices, scents of candles and perfume, brightly decorated trees and a wide range of handcrafted presents will get you into the holiday mood. Visitors should park in one of the many parking garages located close to the city center or enjoy a relaxing train ride from Landstuhl/Kaiserslautern.

WEIHNACHTSMARKT DER KUNIGUNDE

DEC 1-17, MARKET SQUARE, NEUSTADT/WEINSTRASSE

Hustle and bustle on the church square with nostalgic character, the market offers a diverse program, Christmas music, authentic culinary delights and handcraft. Jugglers and Swedish fires, stars sparkling everywhere, shooting stars and golden coins shining in the evening light.

The Christmas Market in Neustadt is located on the large market square and includes small picturesque courtyards between historical half-timbered and winemaker houses. Although one of the smaller markets in the area, it has a very special nostalgic atmosphere and offers traditional dishes and a multitude of handcrafted seasonal items. Drivers are advised to park near the train station or even consider taking a relaxing train ride from the Kaiserslautern area.

ADVENTSMARKT ABTEI KIRCHE

DEC. 16-17, 23, CHURCH SQUARE, OTTERBERG

Don’t miss out on the romantic market at the Abbey Church square with foods and traditional winter drinks, vendors, decorations and bright lights.

MARKETS IN/NEAR KMC

  • Bad Dürkheim, Dec. 1-23
  • Bad Münster/Ebernburg, Dec. 2-17 (weekends)
  • Bad Kreuznach, Nov. 17-Dec. 17
  • Castle Falkenstein (Winnweiler), Dec. 16-17
  • Deidesheim, Dec. 1-23 (weekends)
  • Grünstadt, Dec. 15-17
  • Homburg, Nov. 27-Dec. 10
  • Johanniskreuz/Romantic Forest, Dec. 16-17
  • Kaiserslautern, Nov. 20-Dec. 23
  • KL Kultur, Dec. 1-23
  • Landstuhler Advent, Dec. 16-17
  • Otterberg, Dec. 16-17, 23

MARKETS IN FRANCE/LUXEMBOURG/BELGIUM/NETHERLANDS

  • Colmar, Nov. 23-Dec. 30
  • Metz, Nov. 26-Dec. 18
  • Strasbourg, Nov. 25-Dec. 26
  • Wissembourg, Dec. 17-18
  • Luxembourg City, Nov. 23-Jan. 1, 2024
  • Brussels, Nov. 24-Jan. 1, 2024
  • Amsterdam/Ice Christmas Village, Dec. 13-26 

OTHER CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN GERMANY

  • Aachen, Nov. 24-Dec. 23
  • Ansbach, Nov. 30-Dec. 23
  • Aschaffenburg, Nov. 25-Dec. 21
  • Augsburg, Nov. 27-Dec. 24
  • Baden-Baden, Nov. 23-Jan. 6, 2024
  • Bad Bergzabern/Castle, Dec. 8-10, 15-17
  • Bamberg, Nov. 28-Dec. 23
  • Berlin, Nov. 27-Dec. 31, www.berlin.de
  • Bernkastel-Kues/Mosel, Nov. 18-Dec. 21
  • Bitburg, Dec. 6-17 (Wed-Son)
  • Cochem/Mosel, Nov. 24-Dec. 17
  • Darmstadt, Nov. 27-Dec. 23
  • Dresden, Nov. 29-Dec. 24
  • Düsseldorf, Nov. 23-Dec. 30, www.duesseldorf.de
  • Ettlingen, Nov. 30-Dec. 28
  • Frankfurt, Nov. 27-Dec. 21, www.frankfurt.de
  • Freiburg, Nov. 27-Dec. 23
  • Freinsheim, Dec. 1-24 (weekends)
  • Garmisch, Nov. 23-Dec. 23
  • Hamburg, Nov. 25-Dec. 30, www.hamburg.de
  • Heidelberg, Nov. 27-Dec. 23
  • Karlsruhe, Nov. 28-Dec. 23
  • Karlsruhe/Durlach (Medieval), Nov. 25-Dec. 21
  • Koblenz, Nov. 24-Jan. 7, 2024
  • Köln, Nov. 23-Dec. 23, www.koeln.de
  • Landau, Nov. 24-Dec. 21
  • Ludwigshafen, Nov. 8-Dec. 23
  • Mainz, Nov. 24-Dec. 23
  • Mannheim, Nov. 21-Dec. 23
  • Michelstadt, Dec. 1-23
  • München, Nov. 27-Dec. 24, www.muenchen.de
  • Neustadt/Weinstrasse, Dec. 1-17
  • Nürnberg, Dec. 1-23
  • Pirmasens, Nov. 29-Dec. 21
  • Potsdam, Nov. 27-Dec. 23, www.potsdam.de
  • Regensburg, Dec. 1-24
  • Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Dec. 1-23
  • Saarbrücken, Nov. 20-Dec. 23
  • Saarburg, Dec. 8-10, 16-17
  • Saarburg/Victorian Market, Dec. 16-17
  • Saarlouis, Nov. 22-Dec. 23
  • Speyer, Nov. 27-Jan. 7, 2024
  • St. Wendel with medieval market, Dec. 8-17
  • Stuttgart, Nov. 29-Dec. 23
  • Traben-Trarbach/Underground, Nov. 24-Jan. 1, 2024
  • Trier, Nov. 24-Dec. 22
  • Wiesbaden, Nov. 28-Dec. 23
  • Worms, Nov. 20-Dec. 22
  • Würzburg, Dec. 1-23
  • Zell/Mosel, Dec. 1-23
  • Zweibrücken, Dec. 6-17

Also check your “Amtsblatt” or posters and signs for markets in small villages not listed.
For additional details, see  http://www.weihnachtsmarkt-deutschland.de/

ABTEIKIRCHE CONCERT “IN ADVENTU”

DEC. 17, 5 P.M., OTTERBERG

The Abbey church in Otterberg will present an Advent themed choir and brass instrument concert.

Tickets are available at Tourist Information, Hauptstraße 54, Otterberg,

CHRISTMAS DAYS

DEC. 25-26, GERMANY-WIDE

Both Monday and Tuesday are Christmas Days in Germany. All public offices and stores will be closed in observance of the holidays. Please note that Dec. 24 is a Sunday and stores are expected to be extremely crowded on Saturday, make sure to get a head start on shopping.

NEW YEAR’S DAY

JAN. 1, GERMANY AND EUROPE-WIDE

Monday, Jan. 1 is New Year’s Day and celebrated in most European countries. Public offices and stores are closed in observance of the holiday.

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