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Christmas market in Greifswald

Advent markets and organ concerts - events and guided tours around Christmas in Greifswald

Greifswald Christmas market in the historic old town

November 27 – December 20, 2025 | Marketplace | admission free

The heart of the Advent season is the Christmas market on the market square in Greifswald. Festively decorated wooden stalls and sparkling fir lights fit into the medieval brick ensemble of the historic old town. Between the scent of roasted almonds and fir green, visitors can browse for Christmas gifts and end the evening with a cup of mulled wine. The Christmas market will take place this year with special consideration of the rules of distance and hygiene.

Arrival of Santa Claus in the Museum Harbour
According to good old tradition, Santa Claus arrives in the Hanseatic city of Greifswald on a sailing ship on the first Sunday of Advent. When he arrives at the museum harbor, he is greeted by trumpets and a shower of stars and hands out all kinds of sweets from his large jute sack. He then rides up to the market in a carriage with his entourage, where the fir lights are lit and the Christmas market is ceremoniously opened.

SPECIAL: Santa Claus tour 
Town Hall / Tourist Information
Lovingly designed city tour for children and their companions through Greifswald's old town.
During this guided tour, Santa Claus takes guests of all ages on an incredible journey of discovery, including reading fairy tales and singing songs. You are welcome to bring your lantern if you wish. (Without age restriction)

Dates: TBA
Start: TBA
Meeting point: Greifswald information, town hall on the market
Price: TBA
Advance registration required! Online or by phone.

This year, there will be a small winter village at the fish market again. Regional traders and restaurateurs will be offering their products. Guests will be welcomed there in a Christmassy atmosphere from November 28th - even until December 28.12th (except December 24th/25th/26.12th).

Greifswald St. Nicholas Run on December 6.12.2024th, XNUMX

In the city centre, children search for their boots filled by the traders on St. Nicholas Day. The boots are displayed both in the shop windows and inside the respective businesses a DAK Bungalow.

Advent & arts and crafts markets in Greifswald - small but nice

Handicrafts in the vaulted cellar

On the first three weekends of Advent, the Christmas market is supplemented by a craft market in the historic vaulted cellar of the Greifswald town hall. Regional artists present works of art made from paper, textiles, glass, metal, wood and wax.

The craft market is open on Fridays from 14:00 p.m. to 20:00 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 20:00 p.m.
Location: Town Hall Vault

Advent in the Gray Monastery
A weekend full of scents and colors: regional artists and craftsmen transform the Landesmuseum into an atmospheric market that gets you in the mood for Christmas!
An offer from the culture officer for Pomerania and East Brandenburg.

Date: 30.11 and 1.12.2024;                                    Time of day: Sat 10 a.m. to 18 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m. to 17 p.m
Location: Pomeranian State Museum

Advent market in St. Spiritus
The small but fine pottery market in St. Spiritus invites you to contemplatively browse and discover. On Saturday, the pottery market will be expanded to include more handicrafts. Be sure to take a look at the pretty courtyard and the crooked room.

Date: 13. / 14.12.2024
Time: from 12 clock
Location: St. Spiritus

Advent market in Wieck
Maritime Christmas market on the atmospherically lit Wieck village square with handmade music and selected arts and crafts. The highlight is the fairy tale “The Wolf and the Seven Little Goats” rehearsed by Wieck residents.

Date: 07. / 08.12.2024
Time: from 12 clock
Location: Wieck

Header photo: Greifswald Christmas market on the historic market square © Wally Pruß