Wernigerode Christmas Market
The Wernigerode Christmas Market opens its doors on Friday, November 20, 2026. More than 60 vendors and food vendors will create a festive Christmas atmosphere, offering traditional handicrafts, culinary delights, and, of course, delicious mulled wine specialties throughout the Market Square, Breite Street, and Nicolaiplatz. Christmas carols and festive Advent music will ring out from the Christmas market stage in front of the historic town hall.
Sparkling lights at the Sylvestrikirche and gingerbread on Nicolaiplatz
The Oberpfarrkirchhof, with the Sylvestri Church behind the historic town hall, transforms into a “Church of Lights.” Three-dimensional light figures depicting the wildlife of the Harz Mountains, together with the tree illuminations at the church and on Nicolaiplatz, bring a special glow to the alleys and amaze not just children. Herrnhut stars above the streets in the Old Town add to the Christmas atmosphere.
The Wernigerode gingerbread forest is taking shape on Nicolaiplatz. In a cozy atmosphere, gingerbread figures await discovery by visitors.
Living Advent Calendar – 24 doors with 24 free experiences for families
The “Living Advent Calendar” offers many surprises. Partners, clubs, and businesses have put together 24 great activities for families and children. The calendar is available free of charge at the Wernigerode Tourist Information Office and is also provided to every child in Wernigerode’s daycare centers and elementary schools. A new door also opens daily online at www.wernigerode-tourismus.de.
Winter Market from December 23, 2026, to January 6, 2027
The Lichterkirche and the Winter Market at the Blumenuhr will once again ensure that the city’s many visitors have plenty to enjoy between the holidays and through January 6. Live music will be performed daily on the stage at the Blumenuhr.
Sundays When Stores Are Open
Shopping during Advent—The shops of the Wernigerode Merchants’ Guild invite you to visit their stores on the 2nd and 3rd Sundays of Advent from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Christmas Market Hours
Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Market closed on November 22 (All Souls’ Day)
Sparkling lights at the Sylvestrikirche and gingerbread on Nicolaiplatz
The Oberpfarrkirchhof, with the Sylvestri Church behind the historic town hall, transforms into a “Church of Lights.” Three-dimensional light figures depicting the wildlife of the Harz Mountains, together with the tree illuminations at the church and on Nicolaiplatz, bring a special glow to the alleys and amaze not just children. Herrnhut stars above the streets in the Old Town add to the Christmas atmosphere.
The Wernigerode gingerbread forest is taking shape on Nicolaiplatz. In a cozy atmosphere, gingerbread figures await discovery by visitors.
Living Advent Calendar – 24 doors with 24 free experiences for families
The “Living Advent Calendar” offers many surprises. Partners, clubs, and businesses have put together 24 great activities for families and children. The calendar is available free of charge at the Wernigerode Tourist Information Office and is also provided to every child in Wernigerode’s daycare centers and elementary schools. A new door also opens daily online at www.wernigerode-tourismus.de.
Winter Market from December 23, 2026, to January 6, 2027
The Lichterkirche and the Winter Market at the Blumenuhr will once again ensure that the city’s many visitors have plenty to enjoy between the holidays and through January 6. Live music will be performed daily on the stage at the Blumenuhr.
Sundays When Stores Are Open
Shopping during Advent—The shops of the Wernigerode Merchants’ Guild invite you to visit their stores on the 2nd and 3rd Sundays of Advent from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Christmas Market Hours
Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Market closed on November 22 (All Souls’ Day)
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Good to know
General information
Tourist Event
Eligibility
Target Group Teenager
Target Group Adult
Target Group Family
Target Group the Elderly
for Children of all Ages
for Groups
for familys
for individual guests
Directions & Parking facilities
- Between the market square, Breite Straße, and Nicolaiplatz, as well as near the Sylvestri Church
Price info
free of charge
License (master data)
Wernigerode Tourismus GmbH
