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

Walkenried Christmas Market

The monastery forecourt transforms into an open-air winter village decorated with festive lights and holiday displays. Visitors can browse stalls, take part in a large raffle, and enjoy musical entertainment alongside special tours of the Cistercian monastery. Food and drink options include various kinds of mulled wine, hot cocoa, grilled items, crêpes, soups, and vegetarian dishes.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Free.

Hours

Saturday 06:00–15:00; Sunday 05:00–12:00. The summary states December 5 at 06:00.

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

Enjoy mulled wine in various varieties, hot cocoa and other winter drinks, plus grilled food, crêpes, soups, small delicacies and vegetarian options.

Parking

30 parking spaces and two bus parking spaces are listed.

Accessibility

The open-air event is listed as barrier-free.

Pets

Pets are allowed.

Going?

Location

Klostervorplatz · Steinweg 4a, 37445 Walkenried, Walkenried 37445 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Festive and cozy

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Admission is listed as free, so you can visit without budgeting for an entry ticket; food and drink purchases are separate.
  • Only 30 car spaces and two bus spaces are listed, so consider another way to arrive if you need reliable parking.
  • The market is open air, so wear warm layers and comfortable shoes for browsing and standing outdoors.
  • Pets are allowed, so you can bring your pet along and keep it with you while visiting the market.
  • The event is listed as barrier-free, a useful detail for visitors assessing access needs before they visit.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Free admission.
  • A large raffle offers prizes.

Links & Contact

Run by Wir Walkenrieder e. V.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the market suitable for?

It welcomes children of all ages, families, young people, adults, seniors, groups and individual visitors.

What is there to do at the market?

Browse the festive displays, take part in the raffle, enjoy music, visit the children’s carousel and meet Santa in his Christmas room. Special monastery tours are also offered.

What food and drinks are available?

Food includes grilled items, crêpes, soups, small delicacies and vegetarian options. Drinks include mulled wine in various varieties, hot cocoa and other winter drinks.

Is parking available nearby?

The listing gives 30 parking spaces and two spaces for buses.

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