Lichterglanz und Weihnachtszauber - Weihnachtsmarkt in Edewecht
Visitors can wander through a festive pagoda village featuring an artisan craft market with handmade jewelry, clothing, accessories, and home decor. Entertainment includes a carousel, reading tent, puppet theater, and live musical performances by local choirs and the band Speedos. Guests can also gather under a large stretch tent while enjoying bratwurst, roasted almonds, crêpes, and drinks hosted by local community clubs.
Dec 5 – Dec 6, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
No admission price is stated. Christmas trees are €15 each; they may be taken home after the market ends on Sunday evening.
Hours
Saturday 14:00–24:00; Sunday 14:00–18:00.
Food & Drink
Local clubs serve drinks, bratwurst, roasted almonds, crêpes and other food; proceeds from drink sales support the participating clubs.
Location
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children and holiday-gift shoppers
Vibe
Festive and welcoming
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Tips & Advice
- Bring children to explore the carousel, reading tent, puppet theater and craft activities, all included in the family programme.
- Use the large stretch tent for weather-protected seating while enjoying food and drinks.
- Plan a Sunday visit if you want to see the Nikolaus, who visits that afternoon.
- Attend on Saturday evening to catch Speedos performing live.
- Browse the craft market for handmade jewelry, accessories, clothing and home decor.
Special Events & Promotions
- The market is open Saturday and Sunday, with different opening hours each day.
- The market officially opens Saturday, with Bürgermeisterin Petra Knetemann; the opening includes a Christmas stollen cutting and a performance by the Kindertagesstätte Edewecht choir.
- Speedos performs Saturday evening.
- The Nikolaus visits Sunday afternoon and distributes bags of treats.
- The Grundschule Edewecht children’s choir performs Sunday and greets the Nikolaus.
Links & Contact
Run by Veranstaltungsforum Edewecht e.V.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for children to do?
Children can enjoy a carousel, reading tent, puppet theater and craft activities. The Nikolaus visits on Sunday afternoon.
What food and drink is available?
Local clubs serve drinks, bratwurst, roasted almonds, crêpes and other food.
Is there somewhere to sit out of the weather?
Yes. A large stretch tent provides weather-protected seating.
What can I browse at the craft market?
Stalls feature handmade jewelry, accessories, clothing and home decor.
How can I support local clubs at the market?
The local clubs provide the drinks service, and its proceeds go directly to the participating clubs.
Browse Christmas in Oldenburg
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