Ahlbeck Christmas Market

Advent Magic in Front of the Ahlbeck Pier

The Ahlbeck Christmas Market is one of two small Advent markets in the Kaiserbäder on the island of Usedom. The venue is the Konzertplatz directly on the beach promenade, in immediate view of Germany's oldest surviving pier – a historic location that gives the market a special atmosphere.

Market Offerings

The market focuses on regionality and craftsmanship:

• Handmade gift ideas
• Amber jewelry – a classic of the German Baltic coast
• Jewelry made from sea glass
• Regional delicacies from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
• Typical Christmas treats: Bratwurst, candied almonds, gingerbread
• Mulled wine and punch for winter warmth

Family Program

The program is particularly aimed at families with children:

• Family Pagoda: Hands-on crafting activities
• Cookie Bakery for young bakers
• Nostalgic Carousel
• Children's and Stage Program: Puppet theater, magic shows for children, concerts with swing, rock, and jazz

Kick-off to Advent on Usedom

The Ahlbeck Christmas Market annually opens the Advent season in the Kaiserbäder and thus on the entire island of Usedom. The municipality of Ostseebad Heringsdorf, to which Ahlbeck belongs, is located in the district of Vorpommern-Greifswald. Two weeks later, the Bansin Christmas Market follows on the third Advent weekend, so the Advent season on Usedom is characterized by two small, distinctive markets.