Weihnachtsmarkt der Träume Bad Hersfeld
Held in the historic Stiftsbezirk of Bad Hersfeld, the market offers a festive gathering filled with traditional wooden stalls, carousels, and entertainment for children. Visitors can discover a wide variety of crafts, including offerings from special huts that showcase different vendors throughout the season. The setting also comes alive with live musical performances and an array of warm culinary treats.
Nov 25 – Dec 23, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Sunday–Thursday: 12 bis 20 Uhr; Friday–Saturday: 12 bis 21 Uhr; gastronomy stays open one hour longer. Stiftsruine: Monday–Sunday, 12 bis 20 Uhr.
Food & Drink
Gastronomy stalls offer warm culinary treats and stay open one hour longer than the retail market stalls.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Browse the Wechselhütten on different days if you can, since participating artisans, clubs, and schools offer changing goods.
- If you plan to eat after browsing, remember that gastronomy stalls stay open one hour longer than the retail market stalls.
- For a later visit, choose Friday or Saturday: retail stalls stay open until 21:00, compared with 20:00 Sunday through Thursday.
- Wear warm layers for an outdoor winter market, especially if you expect to spend time listening to music or browsing the stalls.
- Choose comfortable shoes for strolling between the stalls, Wechselhütten, and carousels.
Special Events & Promotions
- Official opening of the Weihnachtsmarkt der Träume in the Stiftsbezirk on opening day, November 25.
- Kunsthandwerker-Adventsmarkt on Linggplatz on November 28 and 29, now in its fourth year, alongside the main market.
- 'Weihnachtstraum von oben' on the Saturdays of November 28 and December 5, 12 and 19, meeting at the Stadtkirche, with tickets sold at the Tourist-Information.
- A Wintermarkt follows in the days between Christmas and New Year.
Links & Contact
Run by Stadtmarketing Bad Hersfeld e.V.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do at the market?
There are traditional Christmas stalls and huts whose wares change daily. You'll also find live music, carousels and entertainment for children. The market is set around the ice rink on L'Hay-les-Roses-Platz.
Is it good for kids?
Yes. There are carousels and entertainment for children, and the ice rink sits at the centre of the market.
How can I get a spot in one of the Wechselhütten?
Craftspeople, clubs, schools and similar groups can rent space in a Wechselhütte, either for a single day or for several days in a row. You can sell anything except mulled wine and grilled food. Send the completed registration form to fb-70@bad-hersfeld.de.
How can crafters join the Kunsthandwerker-Adventsmarkt?
The market is looking for traders and artisans of every craft, whether textiles, stone, wood or concrete. Send the completed registration form by post to Fachbereich Stadtmarketing, Am Markt 1, 36251 Bad Hersfeld, or by email to fb-70@bad-hersfeld.de.
How do I get tickets for 'Weihnachtstraum von oben'?
Tickets are sold at the Tourist-Information. The meeting point is the Stadtkirche.
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