Illustration of two small figures in winter hats and scarves with snowmen near red market stalls and a decorated tree in snow (Altenauer Wintermarkt)

Altenauer Wintermarkt

Set in decorated wooden booths, the market offers mulled wine, sweet treats, and pre-Christmas music. Visitors can look forward to an appearance by Santa Claus and a varied entertainment program. Celebrations culminate with an open-air New Year's Eve party with a DJ and a traditional torchlight hike.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Free admission.

Hours

Daily 14 bis 21 Uhr.

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

Visitors can enjoy mulled wine and treats at the market.

Going?

Location

Marktgarten Altenau · Am Markt, 38707 Altenau, Altenau 38707 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and visitors seeking a traditional winter market

Vibe

Traditional and festive

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Entry to the market is free, so you can drop by for a mulled wine and a treat on any day it's open.
  • Come on Christmas Eve if the kids want to meet Santa, who visits the Wintermarkt that day.
  • For the New Year's Eve torchlight hike, go to the Kurgastzentrum Altenau at Hüttenstraße 9, where the walk starts, rather than to the market.
  • Buy a torch on site for the New Year's Eve hike, as torches are sold there for a fee.
  • Dress warmly, since the wooden booths stand outdoors in the Marktgarten and the market runs into the winter evening.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Santa visits the market on Christmas Eve.
  • Open-air New Year's Eve party on 31 December, held as an extra event alongside the market.
  • Traditional torchlight hike with the HZV Altenau on New Year's Eve, with torches sold on site for a fee.

Links & Contact

Run by Tourist-Information Altenau

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is there at the market?

Small decorated wooden booths serve mulled wine and treats, with a varied program and pre-Christmas music every day.

Does Santa come to the market?

Yes. Santa visits the Wintermarkt on Christmas Eve.

Who is the market for?

It suits teenagers, adults, families, seniors and individual visitors.

Is there anything on for New Year's Eve?

Yes. There's an open-air New Year's Eve party and a traditional torchlight hike with the HZV Altenau. The hike starts at the Kurgastzentrum Altenau (Hüttenstraße 9) and ends at the HZV hiking meeting point by the bus car park. You can buy torches on site for a fee.

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