Welser Weihnachtswelt
Visitors can wander through a romantic larch-wood hut village set against the historic Stadtplatz and explore rotating artisan craft stalls at Minoritenplatz. Attractions include an ice-skating rink, horse-drawn carriage rides, a children's train, and the Ledererturm featuring the Christkind's cloud realm and post office. Food stalls offer local specialties such as Bratwürstel, Kaiserschmarrn, roasted sweet treats, and seasonal punch under an illuminated light path.
All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Admission to the Welser Weihnachtswelt and Lichterpfad is free. Christkindl-Eis 3-hour tickets: adults €7, children €5; skate rental: adults €7, children €5. Horse-carriage rides: €5 per person. Entry to the Himmlisches Wolkenreich des Christkinds is free.
Hours
Welser Weihnachtswelt: daily 11:00–21:00; Lichterpfad illumination from 16:00; Christkindl-Eis: daily 11:00–21:00; horse-carriage rides: 14:30–17:30 (dates to follow).
Neighborhood
City Center
Food & Drink
Stalls serve Bratwürstel, punch, mulled wine, chocolate-dipped fruit, gingerbread hearts, Schaumrollen, cotton candy, and other small treats.
Parking
There are 2,200 free parking spaces at the Messe Wels exhibition grounds on days without a trade fair, about a 5-minute walk from the Christmas World. Parking in the paid zone is free on Saturdays from 12:00 and on Sundays and public holidays. The city centre has 2,000 paid short-stay surface spaces, with a maximum stay of 120 minutes for €1.00. The listed garages are Tiefgarage Kaiser-Josef-Platz, Parkhaus Gerstl Haus, Tiefgarage Traunpark and Tiefgarage Marktplatz.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Use the Messe Wels exhibition grounds on days without a trade fair for free parking, then walk about five minutes to the Christmas World.
- Allow for a wait before entering the Christkind’s cloud realm, which admits no more than 25 people at a time.
- Bring skates if you have them, or budget for separately charged skate rental at the new Christkindl-Eis.
- Visit Minoritenplatz on a weekend if you want to browse its craft huts, where the exhibitors change weekly.
- Look for the horse-carriage ride dates before making plans around a ride, as the dates are still to follow.
Special Events & Promotions
- Admission to the Welser Weihnachtswelt and Lichterpfad is free.
- The Himmlisches Wolkenreich des Christkinds has free entry.
- Christkindl-Eis is a new ice surface this year and requires a separate ticket; skate rental is also charged separately.
- Horse-carriage rides require a separate ticket.
- Minoritenplatz craft exhibitors are present on weekends.
Links & Contact
Run by Wels Marketing & Touristik GmbH
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is admission to the Christmas World free?
Admission to the Welser Weihnachtswelt and the Lichterpfad is free. Skating and horse-carriage rides are separately charged.
What can children do at the event?
Children can ride the train, enjoy the rides and playground in Pollheimerpark, visit the Christkind’s room in the Ledererturm and go skating.
What food and drinks are available?
Stalls offer items including bratwurstel, Kaiserschmarrn, roasted sweet treats, punch, mulled wine and hot and cold drinks.
Where can visitors park?
There are free spaces at the Messe Wels exhibition grounds on days without a trade fair, about a five-minute walk away. City-centre surface spaces and garages are also available.
What should visitors know before entering the Christkind’s cloud realm?
Admission is free, but only 25 people can be inside at a time. Visitors can leave a letter in the Christkind’s postbox, including outside opening periods by the Almdorfbühne.
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