Illustration of a small snowy Christmas market stall with a figure holding a cocoa mug, a snowman and a decorated tree (Braunschweiger Weihnachtsmarkt)

Braunschweiger Weihnachtsmarkt

Visitors can wander among around 140 decorated stalls showcasing handcrafted gift ideas alongside regional food and drink specialties like Braunkohl and Mumme-Glühwein. The event features festive concerts, children's theater performances, and a view over the sea of lights from a height of 61 meters.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

A free children’s and cultural program is mentioned.

Hours

Opening day, November 25: 17:45–21:00, with market operations from 18:00; Monday–Saturday: 10:00–21:00; Sundays and public holidays: 11:00–21:00; December 29: 10:00–20:00.

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

The market offers regional specialties including Braunkohl and Mumme-Glühwein.

Parking

Tour coaches get a reserved short-term stop on Münzstraße, 30 meters from the market, from November 26 to December 23.

Going?

Location

Dom St. Blasii und Platz der Deutschen Einheit · Innenstadt, NDS 38100 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and christmas-market shoppers

Vibe

Festive and traditional

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Open the interactive stall map web app on your phone to find your way around the roughly 140 stalls near the cathedral.
  • The market is closed on December 24 and 25, so plan holiday visits for the days before or after. It reopens December 26 through 29.
  • Bring children for the free children's and cultural program, which includes theater performances as well as festive concerts.
  • Try regional specialties like Braunkohl and a cup of Mumme-Glühwein while you walk among the stalls.
  • If you're coming on a coach trip, use the reserved short-term stop on Münzstraße, just 30 meters from the market.

Special Events & Promotions

  • The market opens in the evening on Wednesday, November 25.
  • A free children's and cultural program, with concerts and children's theater, runs throughout the market.

Links & Contact

Run by Braunschweig Stadtmarketing GmbH

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What food and drink is there?

There are regional foods and drinks, including Braunkohl and Mumme-Glühwein.

Is there anything for children?

Yes. The market has a free children's and cultural program, including theater performances for kids.

What entertainment is there?

There are festive concerts and children's theater. You can also look out over the lights from 61 meters up.

How do I find a particular stall?

An interactive stall map web app, made for use on the go, helps you find your way around the roughly 140 stalls.

Can tour coaches drop guests close to the market?

Yes. From November 26 to December 23, coaches can use a reserved short-term stop on Münzstraße, just 30 meters from the market.

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