Christmas market in Rostock

Open 27th November . 22rd December - Mon - Thur 11.00 - 20.00, Fri - Sat 11.00 - 21.30, Sun 11.30 - 20.00 - You can visit the Christmas market's own website with current information

Northern Germany's biggest Christmas market is in Rostock, where 300 stalls are set up each year on the Neuer Markt in the heart of the city's historic centre. Stretching from Neuer Markt to Kröpeliner Tor and the city's harbour, the market is packed with live music and activities for children and adults. Each year Santa arrives by sleigh, ship or bus, and on weekends fairytales are performed on a stage in the middle of the market, while adults can enjoy archery and axe-throwing. The Christmas market is divided up so that the main square at Neuer Markt is filled with entertainment, singing, activities, carnival and rides, while stalls are located along the city's cosy network of pedestrian streets all the way down to the harbour.

Browse the many stalls offering delicious traditional Christmas treats, with roasted almonds, mulled wine and lots of local specialities. Local delights include smoked sausage, fish and Schmalzkuchen. The market is one of the most traditional and magical Christmas markets in all of Northern Europe and is particularly popular with Scandinavian visitors.

It's easy and convenient to combine your Christmas market visit with more traditional shopping in the beautiful Hanseatic city. The stalls are set up close to the city's pedestrian streets with plenty of shops, restaurants and cafés where you can find lots of great food and Christmas shopping opportunities. You also have easy access to Rostock's many exciting sights to visit while you're in town. For example, visit the landmark, the beautiful St Peter's Church with its 117-metre spire, or Northern Europe's oldest university dating back to 1419.

Take the whole family on a cheap car holiday to Rostock this Christmas and enjoy one of Risskov's many offers. With many different hotels both in and on the outskirts of Rostock, you have every opportunity to find the perfect stay for your wishes and needs.