Weihnachtsmarkt Wernigerode

The Weihnachtsmarkt Wernigerode opens its doors on Friday, November 20, 2026. More than 60 vendors and restaurateurs create a festive atmosphere, offering traditional crafts, culinary delights, and of course delicious mulled wine specialties between the marketplace, Breiter Straße, and Nicolaiplatz. Christmas carols and festive Advent music are played from the Christmas market stage in front of the historic town hall.

Lights sparkle around Sylvestrikirche and gingerbread on Nicolaiplatz

The Oberpfarrkirchhof with the Sylvestrikirche behind the historic town hall transforms into a church of lights. Three-dimensional light figures of the Harz wildlife, together with tree illuminations on the church and Nicolaiplatz, bring a special glow to the alleys, delighting not only children. Herrnhuter stars hanging over the streets in the old town add to the Christmas atmosphere.

The Wernigerode gingerbread forest grows on Nicolaiplatz. In a cozy atmosphere, gingerbread figures are waiting to be discovered by visitors.

Living Advent calendar – 24 windows with 24 free experiences for families

The "Living Advent Calendar" offers many surprises. Partners, clubs, and businesses have put together 24 great activities for families and children. The calendar is available free of charge at the Wernigerode Tourist Information and is also handed out to every child in Wernigerode’s daycare centers and primary schools. Online at www.wernigerode-tourismus.de, a new window opens every day.

Winter market from December 23, 2026, to January 6, 2027

The church of lights and the winter market at the flower clock also ensure this year that many visitors to the city find a pleasant offer during the holidays and until January 6. Live music is performed daily on the stage at the flower clock.

Open Sundays for shopping

Holiday shopping – The stores of the Wernigerode Merchants Guild invite you on the 2nd and 3rd Sundays of Advent from 12:00 to 5:00 pm.

Christmas market opening hours

Sunday to Thursday from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm

Friday and Saturday from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm

Market closed on November 22 (Totensonntag)