Christmas Market in Göttingen

Christmas Market around the Old Town Hall in Göttingen

Around the medieval Old Town Hall and St. John’s Church, the Christmas market of the university city Göttingen has its traditional place. At over 80 festively decorated stalls, you will find a multitude of typical Christmas articles including candles, jewellery and Christmas tree decorations. Many artisans and craftspeople demonstrate their skills and invite you to come and explore. Enhance the joys of the Christmas season by tasting christmassy treats and mulled wine on your stroll around the market.

Highlight:
The imposing St. John’s Church shines in new splendour in the middle of the Christmas market. In Advent the church presents itself with a nativity scene exhibition with exhibits from all over the world.

Date: End of November to End of December 2025

Further information

Göttingen Gänseliesel Weihnachtszeit c) Christoph Mischke

9 special Tips

• Get a taste of mulled wine with marinated cherries
• Visit the many different nativity scenes at the Göttingen churches
• Take a ride on a Ferris Wheel
• „Göttingen at Christmas time“ guided tour on foot around festively decorated Göttingen
• Get a taste of Göttingen‘s mulled beer, a local speciality
• Try one of Göttingen‘s local sausage specialities
• Discover the underground vault in the old town
• Shop in the Christmas-decorated Old Town
• Admire the Advent calendar in the windows of the city library

Christmas Market in Göttingen