Wernigerode Christmas Market
More than 60 vendors and restaurateurs create a festive atmosphere across the historic old town. Visitors can discover traditional handicrafts, regional culinary treats, and a wide variety of mulled wines. A diverse stage program in front of the historic town hall features brass ensembles, choirs, and live bands.
Nov 20 – Dec 22, 2026 All ages Kostenfrei.
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Sunday–Thursday 11:00–20:00; Friday and Saturday 11:00–21:00.
Neighborhood
Old Town
Food & Drink
The market offers regional specialties, culinary treats, and mulled wine in various varieties.
Parking
Zwischen dem Marktplatz, Breiter Straße und dem Nicolaiplatz, sowie an der Sylvestrikirche.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Plan around the market hours: Sunday through Thursday it closes at 20:00, Friday and Saturday at 21:00, and it is closed November 22.
- If driving, look for parking between Marktplatz, Breite Straße, and Nicolaiplatz, or near St. Sylvestri Church.
- Pick up the free Living Advent Calendar booklet at the Tourist Information for family and children’s activities.
- Bring children to Nicolaiplatz to look for gingerbread figures hidden among the Christmas trees in the Lebkuchenwald.
- For Santa’s visit, come on November 29 or December 6, 13, or 20; he distributes treats from 14:00 and meets children at the market stage at 16:30.
Special Events & Promotions
- Entry to the market is free.
- The market is closed on November 22 for Totensonntag.
- The Weihnachtsmann visits on November 29.
- The Weihnachtsmann visits on December 6.
- The Weihnachtsmann visits on December 13 and 20.
Links & Contact
Run by Wernigerode Tourismus GmbH
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of stalls and goods are at the market?
More than 60 vendors and restaurateurs offer traditional handicrafts, regional specialties, culinary treats, and varieties of mulled wine.
What food and drinks can visitors find?
The market offers regional culinary treats and Glühwein in various varieties.
What does the stage program include?
The program includes brass groups, fairy-tale songs, a Christmas devotional, choral music, and Christmas music by bands.
Are there activities for children?
Yes. The market offers attractions for children, and the Wernigeröder Lebkuchenwald on Nicolaiplatz has gingerbread figures among the Christmas trees for children to discover.
Where can visitors park?
Parking areas are between Marktplatz, Breite Straße, and Nicolaiplatz, and near St. Sylvestri Church.
Browse Christmas in Wernigerode
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