Mainzer Weihnachtsmarkt, Christmas market on Cathedral Square in Mainz, Germany
The Mainz Christmas Market occupies three central squares around the Cathedral of St Martin, with hundreds of decorated wooden stalls selling seasonal goods.
Founded in 1788, the market stands beneath the thousand-year-old Mainz Cathedral, continuing centuries of winter trading traditions in the Rhine region.
Local artisans display handcrafted ornaments, paper stars, and painted tea lights while regional food vendors prepare traditional Reibekuchen and Dinette specialties.
The market operates from November 28 to December 23, 2024, with extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 AM until 9:00 PM.
Visitors can sit inside large converted wine barrels while sampling Glühwein, reflecting Mainz's status as Germany's wine capital.
Location: Mainz
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: Stadt Mainz
Address: 55116 Mainz, Germany 55116 Mainz
Opening Hours: Tuesday 07:00-14:00; Friday-Saturday 07:00-14:00
GPS coordinates: 49.99953,8.27370
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:04
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