Lübecker Weihnachtsmarkt
The Christmas market in Lübeck spreads across eleven different markets scattered throughout the old town, each with its own character and location. Stalls sell handmade goods, gingerbread, mulled wine, and warm drinks while strings of lights and decorated evergreens ornament the entire area.
The market was first mentioned in 1648 at the town hall, making it one of Germany's oldest Christmas markets. Over centuries, it evolved from a simple trading place into an essential part of Lübeck's pre-Christmas tradition.
Local artisans display their handcrafted work at various stalls, creating direct connections between makers and visitors who appreciate skilled craftsmanship. This interaction reflects how the community values tradition and personal connection during the winter season.
The various markets are spread throughout the old town and can be visited on foot. On Saturdays during Advent, free shuttle buses provide convenient access, allowing visitors to park easily and explore the markets comfortably.
The Fairy Tale Forest near St. Mary's Church tells stories of the Brothers Grimm through lovingly designed little houses, enchanting children with colorful scenes of Snow White and Rapunzel. This magical world offers an experience that goes beyond typical market stalls.
Location: Lübeck
Address: Markt, 23552 Lübeck, Germany
Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:00-21:00; Friday-Saturday 11:00-22:00; Sunday 11:00-21:00
Phone: +494518899700
Website: https://luebeck-tourismus.de/kultur/weihnachtsstadt-des-nordens
GPS coordinates: 53.86669,10.68500
Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:05
Every year, when the advent arrives, Christmas markets change the squares and old streets of European towns. Wooden stalls are set up and offer local flavors, crafts, and seasonal decorations. Walking from one stand to another, you can taste hot mulled wine, roasted almonds, and see the handmade goods that each region is proud of. In Germany, markets are found in Nuremberg, Dresden, Munich, Hamburg, and Stuttgart. Austria has markets in Vienna and Salzburg. France gathers its markets in Strasbourg, Metz, Montbéliard, and Lille. Brussels, Bruges, and Louvain welcome visitors in Belgium, Maastricht and Valkenburg in the Netherlands, and Wrocław, Krakow, and Poznań in Poland. These places tell stories about their local history and food traditions. From Prague to Budapest, passing through Zagreb, Basel, and Bern, markets are also found in Central and Eastern Europe. Scandinavian cities like Stockholm, Gothenburg, Oslo, and Rovaniemi, along with Riga and Tallinn in the Baltic states, keep this tradition alive. London, Edinburgh, Merano, Asti-Govone, and Madeira finish this winter trip across the continent, each showing how Christmas is celebrated in their ways.
St. Mary's Church Lübeck
113 m
Lübeck city hall
48 m
St. Peter's Church
149 m
Lübecker Weihnachtsmärkte
13 m
Breite Straße
134 m
Kaak
32 m
Posthof
79 m
Kanzleigebäude
130 m
Marienwerkhaus
92 m
Ehrenmal der Sankt Marien-Gemeinde
100 m
Kohlmarkt 7-11
86 m
Sandstraße 24-28
146 m
Marienkirche, Rathaus, Marktplatz
127 m
Stolperstein dedicated to Emma Katz
119 m
Stolperstein dedicated to Helene Saalfeld
96 m
Stolperstein dedicated to Emanuel Levi
96 m
Stolperstein dedicated to Leopold Saalfeld
96 m
Türgriffe am Briefkapellen-Portal
104 m
Stolperstein dedicated to Jettchen Levi
96 m
Stolperstein dedicated to Lina Kesten
150 m
Stolperstein dedicated to Frieda Levi
96 m
Stolperstein dedicated to Margot Fanny Saalfeld
96 m
Der Teufel
92 m
Berliner Mauer
135 m
Jettchen Levi geb. Birkenruth
101 m
Vaterhaus Gustav Falke
96 m
Kriegerdenkmal 1870-71
135 m
Kriegerdenkmal 1914-18
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