Illustration of two small figures in winter hats and scarves with snowmen near red market stalls and a decorated tree in snow (Sarstedter Weihnachtsmarkt)
Christmas Markets

Sarstedter Weihnachtsmarkt

Visitors can stroll through decorated stalls and local shops offering handcrafted gifts, homemade Christmas baked goods, mulled wine, and a variety of culinary treats. The event features a diverse entertainment program with music and activities, including a DJ set on Saturday night. Younger visitors can enjoy rides on two nostalgic children's carousels.

Dec 17 – Dec 20, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Thu 15:00–20:00; Fri 14:00–20:00; Sat 14:00–22:00; Sun 14:00–18:00.

Neighborhood

City Center

Food & Drink

Visitors can try homemade Christmas baked goods, mulled wine, and other culinary treats.

Location

Sarstedt 31157 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families with young children and holiday shoppers

Vibe

Festive and charming

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Come on Saturday for the DJ, who plays on the market's longest evening of its four days in downtown Sarstedt.
  • Do your shopping between Thursday and Saturday, because downtown shops close on Sunday even though the market itself is open that day.
  • Take younger children to the two nostalgic children's carousels, which are back at the market again this year.
  • Try the homemade Christmas baked goods along with the Glühwein and other treats at the stalls.

Special Events & Promotions

  • DJ on Saturday, December 19.
  • New this year: the market is also open on Sunday, December 20.

Links & Contact

Run by Gemeinschaft für Handel und Gewerbe (GHG-Sarstedt), Stadtmarketing Sarstedt e.V., and the City of Sarstedt

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 there something for young children?

Yes. Two nostalgic children's carousels are back at the market again.

What food and drink is there?

There are homemade Christmas baked goods, Glühwein and many other treats.

What entertainment is planned?

There's a program with lots of music and activities. A DJ plays on Saturday, December 19.

Are the shops open during the market?

Downtown shops keep their usual hours on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. They're closed on Sunday, because shops in Lower Saxony stay shut on Advent Sundays.

What can I buy?

You'll find handcrafted gifts and special offers in the decorated stalls and in the downtown shops.

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