Illustration of a harbour-side Christmas market on a pier with lit fishing boats bobbing beside the stalls (Gubener Weihnachtsmarkt)

Gubener Weihnachtsmarkt

Visitors can browse numerous stalls offering traditional Christmas items, handicrafts, holiday decorations, and gifts. Food and drink stands serve a variety of hearty and sweet dishes alongside classic mulled wine. For children, the market features interactive activities and entertaining performances.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Hours

Sat 14:00–22:00; Sun 14:00–19:00.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Old Town

Food & Drink

Culinary stalls offer hearty and sweet dishes, drinks and mulled wine.

Going?

Location

Friedrich-Wilke-Platz und Alte Färberei · Straupitzstraße 7-8, 03172 Guben, Germany, Guben, BB 03172 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and christmas shoppers

Vibe

Traditional and festive

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Come on Sunday if you want to combine the market stalls with Christmas shopping in the Old Town stores, which open specially that day.
  • Choose Saturday for an evening visit, since the market stays open later on Saturday than on Sunday.
  • Bring the children for the performances and hands-on activities put on for younger guests during the market weekend.
  • Dress warmly for an afternoon or evening outdoors on Friedrich-Wilke-Platz, especially if you plan to linger over mulled wine.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Sunday, December 13: Old Town shops open alongside the market for Christmas shopping.

Links & Contact

Run by Stadt Guben

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the market good for kids?

Yes. There are performances and hands-on activities for younger visitors.

What do the stalls sell?

You'll find handicrafts, Christmas decorations and plenty of other gift ideas.

What is there to eat and drink?

Food stalls serve savory and sweet dishes and drinks, and of course mulled wine.

Are the Old Town shops open during the market?

Yes, on Sunday, December 13. Shops in the Altstadt open their doors for Christmas shopping on market Sunday.

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