Illustration of a family in sweaters passing dishes at a holiday dinner table with a gingerbread house (Hotel Heyligenstaedt Events)
Christmas Parties

Hotel Heyligenstaedt Events

Set in the hotel's inner courtyard amid historic brickwork and modern timber elements, the market offers a cozy winter setting with lights and fir greenery. Visitors can browse items from selected external exhibitors and stop by food and beverage stands run by the hotel team. Culinary offerings include hearty seasonal dishes, treats freshly prepared over open fire, sweet baked goods, and hot drinks.

Nov 27 – Nov 29, 2026 Eintritt frei.

Plan Your Visit

Food & Drink

Hotel-run stalls serve hearty and sweet winter dishes, freshly prepared food from an open fire, classic mulled wine, alcohol-free punch, and other hot and cold winter drinks, with vegetarian options available.

Parking

Parking directly at the hotel is available in the underground garage.

Location

HOTEL & RESTAURANT heyligenstaedt · Aulweg 41, 35392 Gießen, Gießen 35392 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Food-loving visitors and casual holiday shoppers

Vibe

Personal, festive, cozy

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • You can visit without a reservation, but contact the hotel beforehand if you are organizing a group or company party.
  • Bring cash or a card to buy coins on site, which are used to pay at the food stands.
  • Take city bus lines 3 or 14, or use the hotel’s underground garage if arriving by car.
  • Allow time to browse the external exhibitors’ products, which are presented during a limited part of each market day.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Admission to the Christmas market is free.
  • Sunday has a daytime session; Friday and Saturday have evening sessions.
  • Companies can book a Christmas-party package at the market, with wristbands for food and drinks at participating stalls.
  • Companies can book a separate traditional Christmas party in an event room, with an individually arranged menu and service.

Links & Contact

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

Do I need to reserve for a regular visit?

No reservation is needed for a regular visit. Groups and company parties are asked to contact the hotel beforehand.

What can I eat and drink at the market?

The hotel’s stands serve hearty and sweet winter foods, dishes prepared over an open fire, hot and cold winter drinks, vegetarian options and alcohol-free drinks.

How do I pay at the food stands?

Buy coins at the market with cash or card, then use them at the food stands.

Can I apply to have an exhibitor stand?

Yes. Send information about your product range and links through the hotel’s contact channel.

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