Illustration of a Christmas market sweets stall with hanging heart cookies and a baker offering a sample (Winterträume Magdeburg)
Christmas Markets

Winterträume Magdeburg

Visitors can browse stalls from approximately 130 regional and national exhibitors offering handcrafted items, festive decorations, winter fashion, and culinary delicacies to sample. Entertainment includes live musical performances, craft workshops, and activities for children.

Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Tickets

Day ticket: €9; online ticket: €8; reduced day ticket: €8, only with a severely disabled person's pass; children's day ticket (ages 4–16): €2. Online tickets are not tied to a particular day. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.

Hours

Daily 10:00–18:00.

Food & Drink

The event offers gastronomy and culinary delicacies to sample, including sweet treats.

Parking

There are more than 1,000 parking spaces on Tessenowstraße, costing €4 per day. Further parking is available at Hochschule Magdeburg-Stendal, Herrenkrugstraße and Breitscheidstraße. Bus parking is available at P3 on Tessenowstraße.

Accessibility

Grounds, buildings, and rooms offer stepless access, minimum 90 cm passageways, accessible restrooms, disabled parking, and wheelchairs.

Pets

Dogs are not allowed in Messe Magdeburg; assistance dogs are welcome.

Location

Messe Magdeburg · Tessenowstraße 9a, 39114 Magdeburg, Magdeburg 39114 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Holiday shoppers and families

Vibe

Festive, creative, welcoming

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Tips & Advice

  • Load your online ticket onto your phone or print it before you go, so you avoid long loading times at the entrance.
  • Buy your ticket online for the discount, then pick your day later, because online tickets are valid on any day of the fair weekend.
  • Bring cash with you, because withdrawing money at the info stand costs a fee, although door tickets can be paid by EC card.
  • Bring a sturdy bag for your purchases, because the fair has no depot or pickup service to hold your shopping while you browse.
  • Skip the car park by taking tram 5 or 6 to Elbauenpark/Messegelände, or bus 51 to the Wörlitzer Straße stop.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Online tickets are discounted and can be used on any one day of the fair weekend.
  • A reduced day ticket is available with a severely disabled person's pass.

Links & Contact

Run by Gartentraeume B.V. and Gartentraeume Online B.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 Winterträume a good outing for families?

Yes. The fair is set up as a day out for the whole family. Alongside the stalls there is live music, creative workshops, talks and activities for children. Children aged 4 to 16 get a children's ticket.

What can I shop for?

Around 130 regional and national exhibitors sell handmade pieces, Christmas baubles and decorations, fashion and accessories, beauty and wellness products, home accessories and gift ideas. There are also delicacies you can taste before you buy.

Can I bring my dog?

No. Dogs are not allowed inside Messe Magdeburg, but assistance dogs are welcome.

Where should I park?

Tessenowstraße has more than 1,000 spaces, with a daily parking fee. There is more parking at Hochschule Magdeburg-Stendal, Herrenkrugstraße and Breitscheidstraße. Coaches park at P3 on Tessenowstraße. Without a car, take tram 5 or 6 to Elbauenpark/Messegelände.

Is there a cloakroom, or somewhere to leave my shopping?

There is no depot or pickup service for purchases. The halls average about 18 degrees, so you can keep your jacket on. Lost property is handled at the info stand.

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