Christmas market in Lübeck

Open from 27th November - 30th December - You can visit the Christmas market's own website with current information

Go on a car holiday to Lübeck this Christmas and experience the historic Hanseatic city at its most beautiful. A sensory experience like no other awaits as the chill of winter dew descends on the rooftops and the warm hues of countless different light sources lead the way up the beautiful narrow streets of the North German fairytale city.

Every year, from November onwards, the streets are filled with thousands of visitors from all over Europe - not least us Danes, who have a special place in our hearts for Lübeck. It takes just over a couple of hours to reach the city from the Danish-German border. Perfect location for a self-drive holiday where you really get into the Christmas spirit!

The medieval town, with its many historic buildings and UNESCO-listed old town centre, provides the perfect backdrop for a genuine German Christmas market of the very highest standard. If you're really lucky to be in town after a fresh layer of snow, the whole splendid backdrop will be given an extra boost, with the snow-covered streets and rooftops giving the feeling that you're walking around one big Christmas landscape, as if the city was never created or used for anything else.

The Christmas market in Lübeck is extremely traditional and includes numerous stalls, entertainment and activities, Glühwein huts, almond men, marzipan tents and much more. And while you're in Lübeck, it's only natural to sample the city's famous marzipan. That's why you should definitely visit the cosy Café Niederegger, located right next to the beautiful pedestrian street.

Officially, there are seven Christmas markets in Lübeck, each with its own unique charm. But in fact, you could say that the city transforms into one big enchanting Christmas market, branching out across large parts of the city. The biggest of these, however, has to be the historic Christmas market near the town hall and the beautiful Marienkirche. Here you are in the heart of the old city centre, surrounded by countless buildings dating back to the Middle Ages. Christmas markets were already held here around 350 years ago. But it wasn't quite so idyllic then - you had to hoard food to last the winter.

The large network of Christmas markets is extremely diverse and stretches from the city centre and out towards the Trave River in several directions. Take a pleasant stroll around the beautiful maritime surroundings and visit one of the various arts and crafts markets, such as the beautiful crafts market at St. Peter's Church, stop by the family market on the banks of the Trave River or take a stroll to the beautiful illuminated ice rink located just outside Holstentor. Also visit the exciting arts and crafts market in Heiligen Geist Hospital, where many different artists from near and far showcase some of their beautiful works - be it ceramics, woodwork or textiles.

Risskov offers a large and varied selection of accommodation and hotels in - and near - the enchanting Hanseatic city of Lübeck. Book your Christmas holiday, mini break or weekend break and enjoy the fantastic Christmas atmosphere in one of Germany's most enchanting cities.