Illustration of a Christmas market lane between half-timbered houses with snowy stall roofs and a couple arm in arm (Hofgut-Adventsmarkt Gera)

Hofgut-Adventsmarkt Gera

Visitors can wander through three rustic, half-timbered barns adorned with fir greenery and festive lights to explore stalls from over 30 exhibitors. Offerings include handmade ceramics, holiday decor, floristry, baking molds, honey, and homemade sausage. A cultural program on the Hofgut stage features local Gera musicians, choirs, and children's performances, complemented by hearty food, sweets, and hot mulled wine.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Free admission.

Hours

11:00–18:00 on December 5–6, 2026 (the page also has a conflicting undated line giving 11:00–18:00 on December 7 and 8).

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

The market offers hearty dishes, sweet treats, and mulled wine at the Glühwein stand.

Going?

Location

Hofgut · Mohrenpl. 5, 07548 Gera, Germany, Gera, Thüringen 07548 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and fans of local crafts

Vibe

Rustic and festive

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Bring the kids on either day, because St. Nicholas hands out small gifts to children on both days of the market.
  • Stop at the volunteers' stand to try the guessing game, because the main prize is a goose from organic farming.
  • Shop here for handmade gifts, because the more than 30 exhibitors sell products they make themselves, from ceramics and honey to homemade sausage.
  • Watch the Hofgut stage, where the program runs from Christmas music to performances by children, Gera musicians and choirs.

Special Events & Promotions

  • On both days, St. Nicholas surprises children with small gifts.
  • Guessing game for young and old, with an organic goose as the main prize.
  • Prominent guests help out at the mulled wine stand.

Links & Contact

Run by Verein zur nachhaltigen Förderung der Idee der Bundesgartenschau Gera-Ronneburg 2007 e.V.

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

Is the market good for children?

Yes, it's a meeting place for young and old. On both days, St. Nicholas surprises children with small gifts, and children perform on the Hofgut stage.

What can I buy?

More than 30 exhibitors sell products they make themselves: ceramics, Christmas decorations, baking molds, floristry, honey, homemade sausage and plenty of gifts.

What entertainment is there?

The Hofgut stage has a cultural program ranging from Christmas music to performances by children, Gera musicians and choirs.

What is there to eat and drink?

You'll find hearty food and sweet treats. The association's volunteers run a mulled wine stand.

What is the guessing game?

It's an estimation game for young and old. The main prize is a goose from organic farming.

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