Weimar Christmas Market | 2023 Dates, Locations & Must-Knows!

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With an array of unique events and programming scattered around the city, each year the Weimar Christmas Market (Weimarer Weihnachtsmarkt) draws thousands of visitors from near and far to see why it’s considered one of the top festive destinations in central Germany.

And if you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Weimar Christmas Market is like, then we’re here to help.

Read on for an overview of the Weimar Christmas Market in Thuringia, with official dates, hotel recommendations, and locations.

NOTE: This is a Christmas market we haven’t personally visited yet, so all the information below is taken from official sources for your reference! If you have any personal tips from first-hand experience to add, let us know in the comments so we can improve this guide!

Weimar Christmas Market Dates

According to the event’s official website, this year’s edition of the Weimar Christmas Market will take place during the following dates:

In Theaterplatz and Marktplatz: Nov 28 – Jan 5, 2024

On Schillerstrasse and Herderplatz: Nov 28 – Dec 29, 2023

Weimar Christmas Market Locations

You can typically find Christmas market stalls in Weimar all around the city centre, with prominent areas being Marktplatz, Herderplatz, and Theaterplatz.

There is also usually a Christmas market held at the German Bee Museum (Deutschen Bienenmuseum) and a Bauhaus-Weihnachtsmarkt at the university.

Weimar Christmas Market 2023 Hotels

Looking for a place to stay nearby while you visit Christmas markets? Here are some recommendations:

Official Weimar Christmas Market Website

For the most up-to-date information and announcements, be sure to visit the event’s official website.

Help Us Improve This Weimar Christmas Market Guide!

We’re constantly striving to make articles on this site more informative for our readers, so let us know in the comments if you’ve been to Weimar Christmas Market and if there are any tips or must-knows you’d like to share.


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