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Erfurter Weihnachtsmarkt 2026

Domplatz · Erfurt, Germany
Photo: Ralf Roletschek · CC BY-SA 1.0 fi
When
Nov 24 – Dec 22
2026 · 29 days
Open
10:00 – 22:00
Varies by day · details below
Weather
4° / -1°
60% frosty nights
Entry
Free
No ticket needed
Opens24Nov

The Erfurt Christmas market takes place annually during Advent in the Thuringian state capital Erfurt and is considered one of the largest Christmas markets in Germany. In 2010 the Christmas market took place for the 160th time. The Erfurt Christmas market is visited by around 2 million people every year. — Wikipedia · translated · verified 2026-09-30

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Opening hours

Mon10:00-20:00
Tue10:00-20:00
Wed10:00-20:00
Thu10:00-21:00
Fri10:00-22:00
Sat10:00-22:00
Sun10:00-20:00

Satellite sites (Fischmarkt, Schlösserbrücke, Anger, Willy-Brandt-Platz) daily 10:00-20:00.

Eat & drink

GlühweinBratwurstStollen

What to buy

Wooden toys

Things to do

Nativity scene

What to see

Opening ceremony

Photos

Erfurter Weihnachtsmarkt
Photo: Ralf Roletschek · CC BY-SA 1.0 fi
Erfurter Weihnachtsmarkt
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Photo: TOMMES-WIKI · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Photo: Albgoess · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photo: Alexander Hait · CC BY 2.0
Erfurter Weihnachtsmarkt
Photo: Ralf Roletschek · CC BY-SA 1.0 fi
Erfurter Weihnachtsmarkt
Photo: Dguendel · CC BY 3.0

Frequently asked

When is Erfurter Weihnachtsmarkt 2026?

Erfurter Weihnachtsmarkt runs Nov 24 – Dec 22, 2026 in Erfurt, Germany.

Where is Erfurter Weihnachtsmarkt?

Erfurter Weihnachtsmarkt is held at Domplatz in Erfurt, Germany.

What are the opening hours of Erfurter Weihnachtsmarkt?

Erfurter Weihnachtsmarkt opens Mon 10:00 to 20:00; Tue 10:00 to 20:00; Wed 10:00 to 20:00; Thu 10:00 to 21:00; Fri 10:00 to 22:00; Sat 10:00 to 22:00; Sun 10:00 to 20:00.

Is Erfurter Weihnachtsmarkt free to enter?

Yes — entry to Erfurter Weihnachtsmarkt is free.

What can I eat and drink at Erfurter Weihnachtsmarkt?

Look out for Glühwein, Bratwurst, Stollen.

What can I buy at Erfurter Weihnachtsmarkt?

Stalls sell Wooden toys.

Where should I stay for Erfurter Weihnachtsmarkt?

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