Trierer Weihnachtsmarkt, Christmas market at Hauptmarkt, Trier, Germany.
Trierer Weihnachtsmarkt is a Christmas market at Hauptmarkt in front of Trier Cathedral, featuring around 95 wooden stalls. These booths sell handcrafted ornaments, regional foods, and seasonal decorations throughout the holiday season.
The market was established in 1980, continuing the medieval trading tradition of Hauptmarkt in Germany's oldest city. This location connects the holiday market to centuries of marketplace activity and cultural exchange.
Local artisans demonstrate traditional crafts at their stalls, and regional choirs perform German Christmas carols on the cathedral stage throughout the season. Visitors can experience these traditions firsthand as they walk through the wooden booths.
The market is easily accessible on foot, located directly at Hauptmarkt next to the cathedral for easy navigation. Visitors should dress warmly since the market operates during the cold winter season.
The market features an unusual attraction: a Mulled Wine Queen, Germany's only one, who presents regional Moselle wine varieties through tasting sessions. This distinctive role makes the market stand out for wine enthusiasts visiting the region.
Location: Trier
GPS coordinates: 49.75667,6.64111
Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:45
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...
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