Christmas magic in Saarland: The best markets for the Advent weekend

Christmas magic in Saarland: The best markets for the Advent weekend

December is getting closer and there is already a festive atmosphere in Saarland! Many Christmas markets have opened their goals and offer a variety of attractions and culinary delights. On this weekend , visitors have the opportunity to experience Christmas atmosphere in different cities. Here are the most important events that you shouldn't miss:

Saarbrücker Christmas garden in the Franco-German garden

From Friday, the Franco-German garden (DFG) in Saarbrücken will be transformed into a winter dream with over 160 stands. A highlight is the impressive eight meter wide Advent wreath that floats on the water. There is also a medieval Christmas market at the foot of the southern murders that inspires with traditional flair.

The opening times of the Christmas market in the DFG are on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. It is worth planning the journey in advance and using the best parking facilities.

Christkindl market in Saarbrücken

The Christkindl market celebrated its opening in the capital two weeks ago. Visitors can stroll in the festively Iluminated Saarbrücken city center and experience numerous attractions, including the infamous “flying Santa Claus” and the plastics railway on Bahnhofstrasse. The market is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and remains until December 23, 2024.

Christmas magic in Dillingen

The Christmas market in Dillingen invites you to December 1, 2024. Here the Gleisdreieck, together with the Hüttenwerkstrasse and Stummstrasse, is transformed into a bright Christmas paradise. Numerous craftsmanship products and a special children's program with creative handicrafts, which are organized by the city youth care, await you. On Sunday, Nikolaus will have a surprise for the children.

The opening times are on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Waderner Christmas on the marketplace

not far away, on the Waderner Marktplatz , a Christmas market will also take place this weekend, which is open on November 30th and December 1, 2024. Here the guests can enjoy treats and browse through handicrafts and gifts. A special experience for the children is offered on Sunday when the "snowman gang" occurs and ensures musical entertainment.

Saarlouiser Christmas market

The Saarlouis Christmas market , which started last week, is open until December 23, 2024. It offers a nostalgic ambience with a variety of delicacies. The ice-arena is another attraction that is particularly popular with small guests. The Christmas market is open every day from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., on Fridays and Saturdays even until 11 p.m.

other Christmas markets and a Sunday open for sales

In addition to the markets mentioned, numerous other Christmas markets take place in the region. On Sunday, December 1, 2024, visitors can not only visit the markets, but also stroll through the shops, since there is an Sunday in several cities. The shops open their gates from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

For everyone who wants to enjoy the festive atmosphere and the many culinary offers, there are enough opportunities to find the pre -Christmas season in Saarland to the fullest. The current information on www.sol.de offer a good overview of the different Santa markets and their offers in the region.