Meller Weihnachtsmarkt
More than 60 wooden huts transform the town center into a festive village illuminated by large entrance arches and glowing trees. Visitors can browse artisanal crafts including wood carvings, candles, nativity scenes, and felted wool items. Food and drink offerings include wild goulash, Christmas beers, and mulled wine, accompanied by stage entertainment and the central '...werde licht...' art installation.
Nov 27 – Dec 13, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Monday–Thursday 14:30–20:00; Friday 14:30–21:00; Saturday 11:00–21:00; Sunday 13:00–20:00.
Food & Drink
Try wild goulash and Christmas specialties from the new Weberhaus stall, or distinctive mulled wines and Christmas beers from Hof Luckmann.
Pets
Dogs are discouraged. The market says your dog would rather be somewhere else.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Wear warm boots, since the market's own motto is family, friends and warm boots, and you'll spend the visit outdoors between Rathausplatz and the Kirchplatz.
- Leave your dog at home, because the organizers say plainly that there are thousands of places your dog would enjoy more than the market.
- Try the new stalls: the Weberhaus serves wild goulash, and Hof Luckmann pours an unusual range of mulled wines and Christmas beers.
- Bring the children to the Weihnachtsliedersingen, where Duo Klingt & Läuft lead carols for kids and adults on the market stage.
- Artisans and artists who want to take part can register for a stall or apply to design the '...werde licht...' installation.
Special Events & Promotions
- Meller Weihnachtsliedersingen: a carol sing-along for children and adults with Duo Klingt & Läuft.
- New this year: the Weberhaus stall with wild goulash and Christmas specialties.
- New this year: Hof Luckmann with an unusual range of mulled wines and Christmas beers.
Links & Contact
Run by Werbegemeinschaft Melle City e.V.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What crafts can I find?
Over 60 wooden huts sell jewelry, candles, Christmas ornaments and Nativity scenes, light displays, grain pillows, woodwork, all kinds of handicrafts, and wool and felted goods. The makers come from Melle and from across northern and western Germany.
What's new for food and drink?
New stalls include the Weberhaus, with wild goulash and Christmas specialties, and Hof Luckmann, with an unusual range of mulled wines and Christmas beers.
Is there something for kids?
Yes. The Meller Weihnachtsliedersingen is a carol sing-along for children and adults, led by Duo Klingt & Läuft on the market stage.
What is the '...werde licht...' installation?
It's an art project in the center of the market that changes every year. Each year different artists, clubs or school art classes design it around the theme of compassion for others.
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs aren't welcome. The organizers' message is that there are thousands of places your dog would like better.
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