Christmas Market in Göttingen

Magical Göttingen

24 November to 29 December 2010

During Advent Göttingen’s romantic Christmas market in its historic old town revolves around the Gänseliesel statue. At more than 80 stands visitors can browse through Christmas articles, wooden toys, glove puppets and at whole lot more. They can sample mulled wine (Glühwein) and Christmas treat to get into a Christmassy mood. And there is also something for youngsters: activities to join in with, a children’s roundabout, the historic big wheel and an Advent calendar as tall as a house! Particularly popular among visitors are the many handicraft demonstrations.

9 tips when visiting the Christmas market

• A pre-Christmas shopping experience
• Old town decorated for Christmas
• Cultural activities on stage at the Christmas market
• Different varieties of mulled wine (Glühwein)
• Coffee bar with view over the Christmas Market
• Exhibition of nativity scenes
• Ice rink in the historic engine shed
• Tours of the town for groups
• Programmes for Xmas parties

Opening times

monday to saturday 10 am to 8.30 pm,
sunday 11 am to 8.30 pm
The Christmas Market is closed on 24th - 26th December.

Our Advent package

Christmas Magic

2nights*** with breakfast, welcome drink, sightseeing pass, evening meal, mulled wine (Glühwein) in an original Göttingen Christmas mug, admission to ice rink in the historic engine shed incl. skate hire, tour of the town " A trip through Göttingen's Underworld"

Price per person in a double room from 78 €.
Valid: 26.11.-20.12.2010