Bremerhaven Christmas Market — Christmas Market and Sparkle of Lights

From November 23 to December 30, 2026, Bremerhaven's city center around the Große Kirche, the pedestrian zone, and Theodor-Heuss-Platz will once again transform into a maritime winter fairytale by the sea. Around 200,000 LED lights and over 500 decorated fir trees will bathe the city in a sea of lights; at the entrance, the large, colorful Ferris wheel will turn. Permanent highlights include the illuminated photo spots, the fairytale huts, the illuminated Große Kirche, and the free supporting program with an ice climbing wall, laser and fire show, and the traditional St. Nicholas parade. A guided gourmet tour invites you to stroll through the market, feast, and listen to stories. The organizer is Erlebnis Bremerhaven GmbH.

Market & World of Lights

• Sea of Lights — around 200,000 LED lights and over 500 decorated fir trees in the city center
• Large Ferris Wheel — panoramic view over the festively decorated seaside city
• Fairytale Huts & Illuminated Photo Spots — photo opportunities for the whole family
• Illuminated Große Kirche as a central eye-catcher
• Children's and Chain Carousels, Hektor Rocking Horse, Photo Booth, Advent Calendar

Free Supporting Program

• Ice Climbing Wall
• Laser and Fire Show
• St. Nicholas Parade (traditional highlight in December)
• Walk-Acts and Children's Activities on Advent weekends

Little Christmas World on Theodor-Heuss-Platz

• Wood crafts, jewelry, ceramics, and mead, open on Advent weekends (Fri 3–8 p.m., Sat/Sun 11 a.m.–8 p.m.)

Usually open daily 11 a.m.–9 p.m., except December 24, 25, and 26. The organizer typically announces the exact times for the St. Nicholas parade and show dates for 2026 shortly before the season begins in November.

• Sea of lights with around 200,000 LEDs and over 500 decorated fir trees
• Large Ferris wheel with panoramic views over the seaside city
• Traditional St. Nicholas parade through the city center
• Laser and fire show as well as ice climbing wall in the free supporting program
• Little Christmas World on Theodor-Heuss-Platz on Advent weekends

Getting There

The Christmas market extends throughout Bremerhaven's city center around the Große Kirche, the pedestrian zone, and Theodor-Heuss-Platz. The city center is easily accessible by bus and train; parking garages are located in the immediate vicinity.

Opening Hours

It is usually open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., except for the Christmas holidays (December 24, 25, and 26). The "Kleine Weihnachtswelt" on Theodor-Heuss-Platz is open on Advent weekends from Friday 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission to the market and the supporting program is free.