Christmas Market in Braunschweig
A Christmas atmosphere around the Lion statue
24 November to 29 December 2010
An impressive glow of lights, a festively decorated city and the unique architecture ensemble of the medievally-dominated castle square transform Braunschweig into a magical Christmas city.
For over 300 years the Braunschweig Christmas market, framed by the cathedralof Henry the Lion, the Dankwarderode castle and the city hall, has
attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors and, with its 130 lovingly-decorated stands, is considered one of the most beautiful in Germany. Specialties from Braunschweig and the region bring pleasure to the palate.
9 tips when visiting the Christmas market
• Supporting programme of musical performances
• Christmas concerts at the cathedral
• Child care at the market
• Culinary specialities from the region
• A great variety of top qualitiy shopping opportunities in the attractive city center of Braunschweig
• Guided Tour: View from the tower of the town hall
• Historic guided city tour
• Guided tour of the tradition of brewing in Braunschweig
• Visit of the Quadriga (Residential Palace)
Opening times
monday - saturday 10 am to 9 pm,
sunday 11 am to 9 pm,
closed on 24 and 25 December
Our Advent package
A weekend break with accommodation incl. breakfast and welcome drink in the required hotel category, a meal featuring specialities form Braunschweig - curly kale with Bregenwurst (German sausage made from brains) and side dishes, a tour of the city, a voucher for a "hot sip" at the Christmas Market and on 10 € shopping voucher.
Price: from 89 € per person in a double room
Valid: 25 November to 29 December 2009 at weekends
Braunschweig Stadtmarketing GmbH
Tourist Info
Vor der Burg 1
D - 38100 Braunschweig
+49-(0)531-4702040
+49-(0)531-4702055