Illustration of two knitted figures sharing a candle on a small table beside a snowman in a snowy holiday market (The winter market at the Bootshafen)

The winter market at the Bootshafen

Visitors can explore fifteen wooden stalls offering crafts, local street food, falafel, waffles, and hot punch. A 250-square-metre heated Christmas party tent features seating and a lively program of DJ sets, karaoke, and comedy. Outside, covered standing tables offer views across the harbour basin towards an illuminated nine-metre-high light sail tree.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

kieler-weihnachtsmaerkte.de

When

Hours

The party tent is open until 22 pm. No other opening or start times are stated.

Food & Drink

Stalls serve falafel, potatoes, waffles, regional street food and classic bratwurst, with vegan alternatives at most stands, plus punch and other creative drinks.

Going?

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ (2/5)

Best For

Friends and groups looking for festive food and lively evening entertainment

Vibe

Lively and festive

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Use the entrance on the side of the small Kiel Canal to reach the market.
  • Bring the Christmas voucher booklet to save on selected treats, hot drinks, handicrafts and experiences.
  • Look for vegan dishes at the food stalls; most stalls also offer a vegan alternative to their other offerings.
  • Choose a weekday programme that suits your interests, as the tent’s activities vary by day.
  • Use the KielGutschein at the market if you have one; it is accepted at Kiel Christmas markets for the first time this year.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Wednesdays: All Styles/Bergfest in the party tent.
  • Thursdays: Quiz & Bingo with Maschine and All Time Hits & Classics in the party tent.
  • Fridays: Techno/Trance/Electronic Music in the party tent.
  • Saturdays: 80s/90s Party & Karaoke in the party tent.
  • Sundays: Comedy/Stand Up in the party tent.

Links & Contact

Website / Tickets

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I eat and drink at the market?

Stalls offer regional street food, falafel, potatoes, waffles, bratwurst, punch and creative drink alternatives. Most stalls have a vegan option.

What is in the heated tent?

The tent has seating for around 120 people and hosts a weekly programme of music, karaoke, quiz and bingo, and comedy.

What programme is on each day of the week?

Wednesdays feature All Styles/Bergfest; Thursdays have Quiz & Bingo with Maschine and All Time Hits & Classics; Fridays feature electronic music; Saturdays have an 80s/90s party and karaoke; Sundays offer comedy and stand-up.

Can groups book the tent for a private gathering?

The tent can be booked for Christmas parties or after-work events.

Always check the official website for the most current information.

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