Christmas market in Göttingen

24th November to 29th December 2025

Mon-Sat 10am-8:30pm

Sun 11am-8:30pm

Closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day- Please note that dates and opening hours may vary. You can visit the Christmas market's own website with current information.

Christmas lights and atmosphere in a medieval town full of fairy tales. The Christmas market in Göttingen takes place in the market square by the town's old town hall, where in addition to the town's landmark - the Gänseliesel - and St. Johannis Church, you'll find charming stalls with the finest handicrafts and Christmas treats.

The Christmas Market in Göttingen invites you to enjoy fun and entertainment for young and old, with a carousel, Ferris wheel and Christmas events throughout December.

Göttingen is an old medieval and university town that holds a traditional German Christmas market every year, full of cosiness and fairytale atmosphere. From the old town square, the market spreads out with stalls in all traditional crafts such as pottery, woodcarving and jewellery making. It is thus the perfect destination for unique Christmas shopping. In many places you can also see skilled craftsmen at work.

The stalls also sell lots of Christmas treats, from roast chestnuts and French pancakes to cheeses from the Alps. There are also great rides for the little ones, including a merry-go-round and a Ferris wheel.

Göttingen is centrally located in Germany and can be experienced in continuation of our many stays in central Germany as well as southern Harz.