Historical Christmas Market in Jena

Located within the old city wall ensemble of Jena between Johannistor and Pulverturm, the historical Christmas market in Jena shines in all its glory again this year. The knights' combat demonstrations will take you on thrilling duels. Traditional crafts, fire shows, and folkloric sounds transport visitors back in time. If you want to escape the hustle and bustle, the fairy tale cave is the perfect spot – here, fairy tales come to life for both young and old.

The Historical Christmas Market in Jena is open from November 26 to December 13, 2025, daily Monday through Thursday from 3 PM to 9 PM, and Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11 AM to 9 PM.

You are warmly invited to experience an unforgettable journey through time and enjoy the magic of past eras at the historical Christmas market in Jena.

The 2025 program review is available in overview form at jenakultur.de. We will update here with the new program.

Admission free