Christmas Market in Hildesheim

Welcome to christmassy Hildesheim

Christmas Market 24 November 27 December 2010

The peaceful Christmas time begins on 24th November with seasonal decorations and an illuminated romantic Hildesheim by night. Let yourself be enchanted and stroll around the beautiful Christmas Market at the historic market square. Around 75 Christmassy decorated stands create a festive brightness. The hustle and bustle among the stands selling handcrafted articles and culinary delights, is enhanced with a wide range of performance form glass-blowing to timbered sculpture sawing. Even for our small guests there are interesting and exciting attractions.

9 tips when visiting the Christmas market

• During all advent weekends: handcraft exhibitions in the Hotel van der Valk
• Unique view over Hildesheim in winter from St. Andrew's tower
• Organ and choir concerts in St. Andrew's church
• Exhibitions, concerts and lecture in gothic St. Jacob's church
• Follow the painted rose petals on streets and alleys to the sights
• Sweet greeting out of chocolate, snowballs and much more Christmas presents in the tourist information
• For groups: Guided tours with guides dressed in historic costumes
• UNESCO World heritage in winter

Opening times

open daily from 11 am - 8 pm,
24. and 25.12 closed,
26.12 from 2 pm - 8 pm

Our Advent package

Weekend arrangement
Experience Hildesheim with its festively decorated shops, Christmas season viands and the colourful hustle and bustle at the Christmas Market. The historic buildings and impressive churches glow of lights create a very special Christmassy atmosphere. 2 nights in a double room of a 4**** star Hotel incl. breakfast buffet, Welcome drink, little surprise in the Hotel room, 3-course menu at the first evening, 4-course Candle-light-dinner at the second evening.
Price: from 139,00 € per Person

tourist-information Hildesheim
Rathausstraße 20
31134 Hildesheim
Tel.: (05121) 17 98-0
Fax: (05121) 17 98-88