Celle Christmas Market
One of Lower Saxony's most atmospheric Christmas markets – 14-meter high Christmas pyramid in the historic old town, medieval market, and children's Christmas market
About Celle Christmas Market
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Christmas Market in a Half-Timbered Setting
The Celle Old Town, with its approximately 480 preserved half-timbered houses, is one of Northern Germany's most beautiful old town ensembles. During Advent, this unique setting becomes the stage for one of the region's most atmospheric Christmas markets. The main areas are Großer Plan, Stechbahn, and the surrounding alleys of the historic old town.
The 14-Meter Christmas Pyramid
The market's landmark is a 14-meter high Christmas pyramid – one of the largest in Northern Germany. It stands centrally in the market square and is visible from many points in the old town. It is traditionally illuminated with warm light; its wings turn above the heads of visitors.
Historic Medieval Market
A separate area of the Christmas market is designed as a historic medieval market. Here, you'll find ancient crafts, mead, spiced hot drinks, and medieval-style stalls – a special feature of the Celle Christmas Market.
Children's Christmas Market
A separate Children's Christmas Market offers child-friendly rides, carousels, fairy tale hours, craft activities, and small hands-on stations – a unique experience within the larger event.
Crafts and Delicacies
Throughout the old town, visitors will find stalls with arts and crafts, Erzgebirge folk art, gingerbread, candied almonds, mulled wine, Feuerzangenbowle, and regional specialties. Free admission.
Celle Christmas Market — edition 2026
Advent Season 2026 in Celle
The 2026 edition starts on Monday, November 23, and runs until Sunday, December 27, 2026. The venues are Großer Plan, Stechbahn, and the surrounding alleys of the historic old town.
The market is organized by Celle Tourismus und Marketing GmbH in cooperation with the City of Celle and the stallholders.
Programme Celle Christmas Market 2026
Program Structure 2026
- Opening on Monday, November 23, 2026
- 14-meter high Christmas pyramid on Großer Plan
- Classic Christmas Market: Arts and crafts, Erzgebirge folk art, gingerbread, candied almonds, mulled wine, Feuerzangenbowle
- Historic Medieval Market with ancient crafts, mead, spiced hot drinks
- Children's Christmas Market with carousels, hands-on stations, fairy tale hours
- 1st Advent (Nov 29) and 2nd Advent (Dec 6) as particularly busy days
- St. Nicholas at the market (around Dec 6)
- Open until Dec 27 (exact opening hours on holidays via the Celle Tourism website)
- Free admission
Highlights Celle Christmas Market 2026
Prices Celle Christmas Market 2026
Practical information — Celle Christmas Market
Venue
Großer Plan, Stechbahn, and historic old town, 29221 Celle.
Getting There
Approximately 10–15 minutes on foot from Celle main station. Parking available in the city center parking garages.
Admission
Free admission. Payment for food, drinks, and goods directly at the stalls.
Opening Hours
Exact opening hours will be published on the Celle Tourism website before the season. Usually: Mon–Sat from late morning until approx. 9 PM, Sundays until approx. 8 PM. Closed or limited opening on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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