Christmas markets in Hesse 2024: shine, pleasure and festive mood!

Christmas markets in Hesse 2024: shine, pleasure and festive mood!

The festive season is just around the corner, and in Hesse it will be Christmas again! From mulled wine to handicrafts - the Christmas markets are ready to enchant visitors with their charm. Here are the highlights of the 15 Christmas markets that take place all over Hesse!

in Northern Hesse, the old town of Fritzlar shines on the second weekend in Advent with a Christmas market, followed by the popular "Advent in the Höfe" on the third weekend in Advent. Kassel turns into a fairy tale country with the world's largest fairytale pyramid and a Santa Claus who flies across the market every day. Kaufungen offers handicrafts from all over Germany, while Fulda is enthusiastic about a medieval Christmas village and a children's Christmas country. Bad Hersfeld attracts with a walk -in fairytale forest and an artificial ice rink that ensures additional fun.

opening times and attractions

The Christmas markets in Hesse are a real festival for the senses! The Kassel Christmas market opens its goals from November 25th to December 30th, daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Christmas market takes place in Fritzlar from December 6th to 8th, while Advent is celebrated in the courtyards on December 14th and 15th. In Gießen, visitors can enjoy mulled wine and handicrafts from November 25th to December 30th. From November 28th to December 29th, Wetzlar offers an Advent village with Iglu reservations and an ice rink, ideal for romantic winter evenings.

In Darmstadt, the Christmas market begins on November 18 and offers international stands from Switzerland and Hungary. Michelstadt inspires with an atmospheric market around the historic town hall, while the shooting star in Wiesbaden has illuminated lilies and a ferris wheel. Rüdesheim presents the nations' Christmas market with specialties from over 20 countries. An unforgettable experience for everyone who wants to experience the magic of the Christmas season!