German Christmas Market Sofia
German Christmas Market Sofia is a seasonal marketplace in the city center open from mid-November through late December with wooden stalls displaying handcrafted gifts and holiday foods. The space offers warm drinks like mulled wine and hot chocolate alongside traditional foods such as sausages, gingerbread, and roasted chestnuts.
The market was established in 2011, making it Bulgaria's first Christmas market of its kind. Since its founding, it has become an important annual event that introduced German holiday traditions to Bulgaria's capital.
The market was established by the German community in Bulgaria and brings authentic holiday traditions to Sofia's public spaces. Visitors experience genuine customs through food, crafts, and live performances that connect people to the season's deeper meaning.
The market is open daily from late morning through evening, giving visitors flexible times to explore at their own pace. The site is easy to walk through and located in the city center near the National Theater, making it convenient for those passing through downtown Sofia.
Each year the market supports charitable causes by collecting donations and providing free space and stage access to nonprofit organizations. This blend of holiday joy with community service makes it more than just a shopping destination.
Location: София
Address: Old City Center, 1000 София, Bulgaria
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 11:00-22:00
GPS coordinates: 42.69569,23.32608
Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:11
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.
Royal Palace
106 m
National Art Gallery
108 m
National Archaeological Institute with Museum
146 m
City Garden
101 m
Complex "Bulgaria"
147 m
Great Mosque of Sofia
143 m
Ethnographic Institute and Museum
121 m
Sofia State Archives
176 m
Паметник на независимостта
78 m
Ulmus in Sofia
130 m
Platanus in Sofia
171 m
Man with Shovel
155 m
Statue, Work of art
139 m
Car Head
146 m
Зала "България"
122 m
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Monument of Vladimir Dimitrov-master
145 m
Танцуваща балерина
107 m
Приятели
156 m
Майката
172 m
Nova Art Space
159 m
Work of art, mural
113 m
Statue, Work of art
175 m
Statue, Work of art
176 m
Statue, Work of art
176 m
Григор Вачков
145 m
Разперени крила
91 m
Васил Левски
97 mVisited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
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