Illustration of a Christmas market in a town square with wooden stalls, string lights and a vendor serving cocoa (Weihnachtsmarkt Werder)
Christmas Markets

Weihnachtsmarkt Werder

Stalls throughout the market showcase regional honey products, handmade Christmas decorations, and savory treats such as bratwurst and crêpes. A dedicated Wichtelwerkstatt workshop offers hands-on crafts, sweet-making, and face painting for children, as well as a selfie backdrop. Across the grounds, visitors can watch live musical acts on the stage, spot a roaming stilt walker, and meet Santa Claus.

Nov 27 – Nov 29, 2026 All ages Free admission.

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Nov 27: 16:00; Nov 28: 14:00; Nov 29: 14:00.

Food & Drink

Food and drink include sweet and savory crêpes, bratwurst, honey products, mulled wine, children’s punch, hot chocolate, and honey mead.

Location

Marktplatz Werder (Havel) · Am Markt, 14542 Werder (Havel), Werder (Havel), Brandenburg 14542 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and family-friendly

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Visit the Wichtelwerkstatt before it closes each day to fit in crafts, treat-making, face painting or a selfie.
  • Look for Santa during your visit; he distributes sweets daily.
  • Browse the stalls for regional honey products, handmade decorations, crêpes and bratwurst.
  • Allow time to catch the live music and children’s acts, which run during market hours.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Free admission.
  • The market runs later on Saturday than on Friday or Sunday.
  • Santa distributes sweets daily.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can children do at the market?

The Wichtelwerkstatt offers crafts, edible treats to make, face painting and a selfie backdrop.

What food and drinks are available?

Stalls offer honey products, handmade Christmas decorations, sweet and savory crêpes, bratwurst, mulled wine, children’s punch, hot chocolate and honey mead.

What entertainment is there?

Children’s acts and live music play during market hours, and a stilt walker roams the grounds. Santa distributes sweets daily.

Does the Wichtelwerkstatt operate every day?

Yes. The children’s workshop is open each day of the market.

Is admission free?

Yes, admission is free.

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