Christmas Market in Braunschweig
A Christmas atmosphere around the Lion Statue
2012 - November 28 to December 29
An impressive glow of lights, a festively decorated city and the unique architecture ensemble of the medieval-dominated castle square transform Braunschweig into an enchanting Christmas city. The traditional Christmas market is bathed in a fascinating light by magical illuminations. For over 300 years the Braunschweig Christmas market, framed by the cathedral of Henry the Lion, the Dankwarderode castle and the city hall, has attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors and, with its 140 lovingly-decorated stands, is considered one of the most beautiful ones in Germany. Specialties from Braunschweig and the region guarantee culinary pleasures. For further information click here...
9 tips when visiting the Christmas market
• illuminated historic moat with wooden rafts as popular meeting point in the middle of the christmas market
• Various free activities for children and parents
• Christmas cultural programme at the cathedral from December 10 until December 18
• A great variety of top quality shopping opportunities in the attractive city center of Braunschweig
• Visit of the Quadriga (Residential Palace)
• View from the 61 Meters high tower of the town hall
• Exclusive guided Backstage-Tour around the Christmas Market
• Exhibitions of the Braunschweigische Landesmuseum and the Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum located close to the christmas market
Opening times
monday - saturday 10 am to 9 pm,
sunday 11 am to 9 pm,
closed on 24 and 25 December
Christmas season arrangement:
- 1 or 2 overnight stays with breakfast in the hotel category of your choice 1, 2 or 3
- a welcome drink
- a warming drink on the Christmas market
- Braunschweig speciality meal (Euro 15.00 restaurant voucher)
- a historical guided city tour (Saturday 2:00pm or Sunday 10:30am)
- a shopping voucher for Euro 10.00
- a shopping guide book
- a christmas souvenir
Price: from 108,- € per person in a double room
Can be booked:
at the Christmas season weekends 2012
For further information please contact:
Braunschweig Stadtmarketing GmbH
Tourist Info
Vor der Burg 1
D - 38100 Braunschweig
Tel.: +49 (0) 531-4702040
Fax. +49 (0) 531-4702044
E-Mail: touristinfo@braunschweig.de
Internet: www.braunschweig.de

