Christmas

Gänsemarkt Christmas Market

Warm your hands by the fire and try some Feuerzangenbowle at this cosy, atmospheric market at Gänsemarkt.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Cosy Gänsemarkt Square is a lovely place to warm your hands on a cold winter's day. For instance on a cup of Feuerzangenbowle: this traditional Christmas drink is made by lighting a rum-soaked sugarloaf on fire and letting it drip into mulled wine. The beloved Christmas market at Gänsemarkt tends to get crowded later in the evening — but who minds a bit of extra warmth? In true Christmas spirit, part of the revenue is donated to a good cause.

Dates

20 November 23 December 2025

Opening Hours

Daily from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (food & drink stalls remain open until 11 p.m.)

Getting There

U2 trains to Gänsemarkt

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