Lauf Christmas Market
Visitors can stroll through a village of festive wooden stalls offering handcrafted decorations, ceramics, knitwear, and holiday treats such as gingerbread, roasted almonds, and mulled wine. The market features an entertaining stage program alongside food stands serving bratwurst, crêpes, and other regional specialties. Children can enjoy a carousel and rotating hands-on activities, with horse-drawn carriage rides offered on Sundays.
Nov 26 – Dec 24, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Daily 11:00–19:30; opening day, November 26, 16:00–20:30; December 23, 11:00–20:30; last day, December 24, 09:00–12:00.
Food & Drink
Stalls offer mulled wine and roasted almonds.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Go on a Sunday if you want to include a horse-drawn carriage ride, which the market offers on Sundays.
- Allow time to browse for handcrafted Advent decorations and enjoy mulled wine or roasted almonds.
- Bring children ready for changing hands-on activities; the offerings rotate, so a particular activity may not be available on every visit.
- Dress in warm layers for an outdoor market visit, especially if you plan to linger for the stage program.
- Wear comfortable shoes for strolling among the market booths on the Upper Market Square, especially if you plan to browse slowly.
Special Events & Promotions
- The market has different opening hours on its opening day.
- The market stays open later on December 23.
- The market is open in the morning only on its last day, December 24.
Links & Contact
Run by Laufer Weihnachtsmarkt e.V. and Stadt Lauf
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of stalls and refreshments are at the market?
Stalls offer handcrafted decorations, ceramics, glass art, knitwear, sweets, and other goods. Food and drink include bratwurst, crêpes, roasted almonds, gingerbread, and mulled wine.
What can children do at the market?
Children can enjoy a carousel and changing hands-on activities.
Are horse-drawn carriage rides available every day?
No. Carriage rides are offered on Sundays.
Is there entertainment as well as shopping?
Yes. The market has a stage program, along with stalls selling crafts, food, and drinks.
Does the market have any special seasonal singing sessions?
Yes. Christmas singing sessions are scheduled in several neighborhoods and at the market square during the season.
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