Name: Haldensleber Sternenmarkt with Ice Rink 2026
Start: 2026-12-05T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-12-20T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Marktplatz Haldensleben

Haldensleber Sternenmarkt

About Haldensleber Sternenmarkt

Over 300 stars adorn the city center, a real ice rink invites you to skate: The Haldensleber Sternenmarkt is one of the most atmospheric Christmas markets in the Börde district. From December 5th to 20th, 2026, the market square will be transformed into a winter landscape with a giant advent calendar — daily at 5 p.m., Santa Claus climbs the historic fire ladder and opens a door.

Dates 05 Dec — 20 Dec 2026

Venue Haldensleben (15083)

Prices Free

Status —

Edition 2026

Haldensleber Sternenmarkt — edition 2026

Haldensleber Sternenmarkt with ice rink, market stalls on the market square, and giant advent calendar. Daily at 5 p.m., Santa Claus climbs the historic fire ladder and opens a daily window.

The 2026 Sternenmarkt follows the proven format. Over 300 stars illuminate the city center and market square, the ice rink invites you to skate, and the giant advent calendar remains the daily highlight for children and families.

Highlights Haldensleber Sternenmarkt 2026

Giant advent calendar with daily opening at 5 p.m., ice rink on the market square, 300 stars in the city center

Programme Haldensleber Sternenmarkt 2026

Opening — Saturday, December 5th, 2026

Afternoon — Opening of the Sternenmarkt by the Mayor
Afternoon — First Advent Calendar opening at 5 p.m.

Daily from December 5th to 20th, 2026

11:00 AM–8:00 PM — Market stalls with mulled wine, crafts, food
11:00 AM–8:00 PM — Ice rink open
5:00 PM — Daily Advent Calendar Opening by Santa Claus on the fire ladder

Special Program

Weekend concerts on the market stage
School choirs and brass bands in the program
Santa Claus consultation hours

Exact daily schedule in November 2026 on haldensleben.de.

Prices Haldensleber Sternenmarkt 2026

Free admission. Ice rink use is subject to a fee (including ice skate rental).

Practical information

Practical information — Haldensleber Sternenmarkt

Getting There

By car via the B71 (Magdeburg–Stendal) and A2 (Bornstedt exit). By train to Haldensleben main station (20 min from Magdeburg), then a five-minute walk to the city center.

Admission

Free admission. Ice rink use for a small fee, ice skates can be rented.

Opening Hours

Expected daily 11:00 AM–8:00 PM (longer on weekends). Detailed program in November 2026 on haldensleben.de.

Advent Calendar

Daily at 5:00 PM, the day's window is opened by Santa Claus on the fire ladder.

Combine with

Haus der Geschichte Haldensleben, Klötze Castle, Hundisburg Palace.

Stars over the Börde

Haldensleben is the district town of the Börde district and is located about 25 km northwest of Magdeburg. The town with its approximately 18,000 inhabitants does something special in the pre-Christmas period: Over 300 stars adorn the city center — this gives the city its popular nickname, City of Stars. From December 5th to 20th, 2026, the Haldensleber Sternenmarkt with its ice rink, market stalls, and a very special giant advent calendar unfolds on the market square.

The Giant Advent Calendar

The actual trademark is a large, lovingly designed advent calendar on the windows of the market houses. Every day at 5:00 PM, Santa Claus climbs a historic fire ladder and opens the day's door — the children gather in the market square and wait eagerly. It is one of the most charming Advent traditions in Saxony-Anhalt — and unique in the entire state.

Ice Rink and Market Stalls

The ice rink is the second highlight: a compact but real ice rink that is open to children, school classes, and adults alike. Ice skates can be rented. In addition, there are over 30 market stalls with mulled wine, baked goods, crafts, Christmas decorations, and regional food. In the state of Saxony-Anhalt, Börde district, the Sternenmarkt is considered a family-friendly alternative to the larger markets in Magdeburg and Bernburg.

Haldensleben in the Börde District

Haldensleben has a long industrial tradition and is considered the logistics hub of Central Germany (numerous distribution centers of major retail brands). In addition, the city is the administrative center of the Börde district — the most agriculturally characterized region in Germany. Those who visit the Sternenmarkt should take their time to explore the historic old town, the Roland monument, and the city museum.