Illustration of a Christmas market with a small Ferris wheel and a reindeer carousel surrounded by glowing stalls (Gaienhofen Christmas Market)

Gaienhofen Christmas Market

More than two dozen exhibitors offer handicrafts, floral decorations, jewelry, knitted and crafted items, and gift ideas. Visitors can sample sweet and savory treats alongside hot drinks while enjoying music from the local youth music school, kindergarten children, and Bürgerkapelle Hemmenhofen. St. Nicholas and Knecht Ruprecht also make an appearance to hand out sweets to children.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Hours

21:00 - 02:00.

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

Visitors can enjoy sweet and savory treats, warming drinks, and fresh oysters served by a delegation from partner town Saint-Georges-de-Didonne.

Going?

Location

Ortsmitte Gaienhofen · Im Kohlgarten 1, 78343 Gaienhofen, Germany, Gaienhofen 78343 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families with young children and holiday-market shoppers

Vibe

Traditional and festive

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Look for the delegation from partner town Saint-Georges-de-Didonne, who travel a long way to bring fresh oysters to the market again this year.
  • Bring the children along to meet Nikolaus and Knecht Ruprecht, who are coming to the market with sweets for well-behaved kids.
  • Do some gift shopping among more than two dozen exhibitors selling handicrafts, floral decorations, jewelry, and knitted and handmade pieces.
  • Dress warmly for an evening in the town center, and warm up with the hot drinks served alongside the sweet and savory treats.
  • Catch the performances by the youth music school, the kindergarten children and the Bürgerkapelle Hemmenhofen, who provide the music for the evening.

Special Events & Promotions

  • A delegation from partner town Saint-Georges-de-Didonne makes the long trip again this year to bring fresh oysters.

Links & Contact

Run by Gemeinde Gaienhofen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I buy at the stalls?

More than two dozen exhibitors sell handicrafts, floral arrangements, jewelry, knitted and handmade items, and a mix of useful and pretty gifts.

What food and drink is there?

There are hearty and sweet treats and warming drinks. A delegation from the partner town of Saint-Georges-de-Didonne also brings fresh oysters again this year.

Is there music or entertainment?

Yes. The youth music school, the kindergarten children and the Bürgerkapelle Hemmenhofen all perform.

Is it a good outing for children?

Yes. Nikolaus and Knecht Ruprecht are coming, and they bring sweets for well-behaved children.

Who runs the market?

The Gemeinde Gaienhofen runs it, with help from the staff of the municipal Bauhof.

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