Illustration of a harbour-side Christmas market on a pier with lit fishing boats bobbing beside the stalls (Werdau Christmas Market)
Christmas Markets

Werdau Christmas Market

Visitors can stroll through festive wooden huts offering gifts, seasonal crafts, and snacks in the heart of the city. A stage set up on the market square hosts an extensive entertainment program. Children can visit Santa Claus in his cozy hut under the Christmas tree to share their holiday wishes and receive a gift.

Dec 10 – Dec 13, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Daily 11.00–20.00 Uhr.

Food & Drink

The sales huts invite visitors to snack.

Location

Marktplatz Werdau · Markt 18, 08412 Werdau, Germany, Werdau Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

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Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Traditional and festive

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Have children bring a written wish list, because Santa collects them in his hut under the Christmas tree and has a gift for every child.
  • Come on Thursday, December 10 if you want to see the Oberbürgermeister ring in the market at the official opening.
  • Check what's on the market-square stage when you arrive, because a full program is planned there on every day of the market.
  • Traders should get their written application in by October 16, 2026, because an application is required by eight weeks before the market opens.

Special Events & Promotions

  • The Oberbürgermeister officially opens the market on Thursday, December 10.

Links & Contact

Run by Stadt Werdau

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is there for children?

Santa settles into his hut under the Christmas tree to hear children's wishes and worries. He collects wish lists and has a gift in his sack for every child.

Is there entertainment?

Yes. A full program runs on the stage at the market square on every day of the market.

What will I find at the stalls?

Lots of different huts invite you to browse, snack and stroll in a Christmas atmosphere.

How is the market opened?

The Oberbürgermeister rings in the market on December 10.

How can I apply to sell at the market?

Traders must apply in writing. The deadline is eight weeks before the market starts, which is October 16, 2026. The application form and its attachment are online.

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