Name: Güstrow Christmas Market – Advent on the Market Square 2026
Start: 2026-12-04T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-12-20T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Marktplatz Güstrow

Advent on the Market Square Güstrow

About Advent on the Market Square Güstrow

»Advent am Markt« is the name of the traditional Christmas market in Güstrow, celebrated annually in the historic market square in front of the classicist facade of the town hall. Mulled wine, regional specialties, school choirs, local artists, and a warming bonfire shape the atmosphere. Those who wish to experience the Advent season away from the large tourist crowds will find a particularly atmospheric, cozy market with a distinctly regional character in the residence town in the Rostock district.

Dates 04 Dec — 20 Dec 2026

Venue Güstrow (13072)

Prices Free

Status —

Edition 2026

Advent on the Market Square Güstrow — edition 2026

The Güstrow Christmas Market 2026 will take place in December as usual on the market square in front of the town hall. Organizers and the exact period will be determined through the city's ongoing expression of interest process. The previous organizer has reapplied; the city's final decision will be communicated before the start of Advent.

As in previous years, the Barlach town expects a market with a regional character: stalls with Mecklenburg products, mulled wine, a stage program with schools and choirs, and a bonfire. Opening hours are typically Monday to Thursday 11 AM–7 PM, Friday and Saturday 11 AM–9 PM, Sunday 12 PM–7 PM. As soon as the awarding procedure is completed, the program and dates will be published on guestrow.de/advent-am-markt.

Highlights Advent on the Market Square Güstrow 2026

Market square in front of the classicist town hall as a backdrop
Regional producers instead of mass-produced goods
Bonfire in the center of the market
Family-friendly, quiet atmosphere
Combination with castle and cathedral visit possible

Programme Advent on the Market Square Güstrow 2026

Expected Program Profile

Opening with the mayor and school choirs
Daily stage program during the pre-Christmas period
Performances by Güstrow schools and kindergartens on weekends
Special event on St. Nicholas Day (December 6th)
Extended opening hours on Advent weekends

Prices Advent on the Market Square Güstrow 2026

Admission to the market is free. Food, drinks, and arts and crafts are purchased on site; payment is mostly in cash, sometimes cashless.

Practical information

Practical information — Advent on the Market Square Güstrow

Getting There

Train: Güstrow station (Berlin–Rostock line), approx. 10 minutes on foot to the old town.

Car: A 19, Güstrow exit. Parking available at Pferdemarkt and Hagebuttenplatz.

Admission

Admission to the market is free. Food, drinks, and arts and crafts are purchased on site.

Tip

Weekdays between 4 PM and 6 PM are particularly atmospheric when the lights turn on. On weekends, there's a lot of stage programming – ideal for families.

Advent in front of the Classicist Town Hall

The Güstrow Christmas Market, officially »Advent am Markt«, is one of the best-known Christmas markets in southern Mecklenburg. The venue is the town's market square, the Barlachstadt, with its classicist town hall facade, surrounded by narrow old town alleys, the late Gothic cathedral, and St. Mary's Parish Church. The historic setting makes the market one of the most beautiful in all of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

What Makes the Market Special

Stalls with regional products from Mecklenburg: honey, jam, smoked fish, arts and crafts
Mulled wine, bratwurst, and Mecklenburg Advent specialties
Stage program with performances by Güstrow schoolchildren, choirs, and regional artists
Warming bonfire in the center of the market
Family-friendly atmosphere, short distances, manageable size

Tradition and Community

The Güstrow Christmas Market consciously positions itself as a regional market: local clubs, schools, and traders shape the image more than supra-regional showmen. This distinctly Mecklenburg character distinguishes it from the larger markets in Rostock or Schwerin and makes it a favorite destination for families seeking a quiet, traditional Advent.

An Excursion to the Barlach Town

The market visit can be ideally combined with a city tour: Güstrow Castle (Renaissance), the Cathedral with Ernst Barlach's "The Floating Man", the Ernst Barlach Studio on the Inselsee – the city is a cultural highlight in the Rostock district even in winter.