Erfurter Weihnachtsmarkt
The Erfurter Weihnachtsmarkt is a Christmas market at Domplatz, the city's central square, surrounded by historic timber-framed and Baroque buildings. The site features many wooden stalls with string lights, a large decorated Christmas tree at its center, and rides such as a carousel and Ferris wheel.
The Christmas market has a long tradition in Erfurt and has been held during the advent season for many years. The event has developed over the decades and has become a permanent fixture of city life, attracting thousands of visitors annually.
The market is deeply rooted in Erfurt's customs and shows how the city celebrates the Christmas season. Families and friends gather here to drink together, eat local food, and explore handmade works by regional craftspeople, reflecting the importance of community and craft traditions in local culture.
The market is easy to reach on foot or by public transport and sits centrally in the old town. The best time to visit is on weekdays to avoid crowds, while evening hours make the experience especially pleasant due to the lighting.
The market is known for its traditional wooden stalls, which have been part of Erfurt's Christmas tradition for a long time and have shaped the market's appearance over many years. These authentic structures stand out from more modern market setups and significantly contribute to the historical character of the square.
Location: Erfurt
Address: Altstadt, 99084 Erfurt, Germany
Opening Hours: Monday-Wednesday 10:00-20:00; Thursday 10:00-21:00; Friday-Saturday 10:00-22:00; Sunday 10:00-20:00
Website: https://erfurt.de/ef/de/erleben/veranstaltungen/maerkte/117680.html
GPS coordinates: 50.97713,11.02391
Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:02
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.
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