Hallescher Wintermarkt
Winter market around the Marktplatz Halle between Christmas and Epiphany
About Hallescher Wintermarkt
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Winter fairytale between Marktkirche and Roter Turm
The Hallescher Wintermarkt is Halle's most elegant answer to the cold season after Christmas. While stalls elsewhere disappear as early as December 24th, around 35 stands in the central Marktplatz simply continue — until Epiphany on January 6th. You stroll between the Roter Turm, Marktkirche, and Handel Monument, a glass of mulled wine in hand, and soak in the quieter, almost dreamlike atmosphere that the Hallescher Winter unfolds without pre-Christmas stress.
The offerings clearly focus on enjoyment and family: mulled wine, eggnog, bratwurst, and hearty regional classics, plus waffles, candied almonds, and crepes. Three children's carousels and a small miniature train take turns between the stalls, and a cozy lounge near the Handel Monument invites you to take a breather. With snow, traditional snowball fights are added — weather permitting.
Halle, Handel, and the Saalekreis
Halle (Saale), as an independent city in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, is both the largest city in the state and the musical heart of Central Germany — the home of Georg Friedrich Handel. The Wintermarkt utilizes this backdrop: the Handel Monument in the middle of the market, the Marienbibliothek next door, the Marktkirche with its four distinctive towers in the background. For those who wish to venture further, quiet winter walks can be found in the Saalekreis and along the Saale riverbank.
Hallescher Wintermarkt — edition 2026
The 2026/27 Wintermarkt runs for eleven days between Christmas and Epiphany. The number of stalls remains stable at around 35, with the offerings focusing on proven classics: mulled wine, eggnog, bratwurst, waffles, regional specialties. Three children's carousels and a small miniature train take turns, and on New Year's Eve, a brief program break marks the turn of the year.
Programme Hallescher Wintermarkt 2026
December 26, 2026 — Opening
- Opening of the Wintermarkt on the Marktplatz
- Mulled wine and snack stands open, carousels run
December 27, 2026 – December 30, 2026
- Daily opening with stage program between Marktkirche and Handel Monument
- Live music and children's activities on weekends
December 31, 2026 — New Year's Eve
- Early closing around 5:00 PM
- The city celebrates New Year's Eve around the Roter Turm
January 1, 2027 — New Year's Day (Break)
January 2 – January 5, 2027
- Reopening, regular market operations with mulled wine and snacks
January 6, 2027 — Epiphany (Closing)
- Last market day with a reception for the Three Kings
The final daily program will be published by the City Community Halle in December 2026.
Highlights Hallescher Wintermarkt 2026
Prices Hallescher Wintermarkt 2026
Practical information — Hallescher Wintermarkt
Getting There
Halle Hauptbahnhof (main station), 10-minute walk via Leipziger Straße to the Marktplatz. By tram, all lines towards Marktplatz/Hauptbahnhof. By car: paid parking garages in the city center (e.g., Marktplatz, Karstadt, Riebeck-Carré).
Admission
Free entry to the entire Wintermarkt.
Special Hours
On December 31st, closing time around 5 PM (New Year's Eve), reopening on January 2nd. Exact opening hours for 2026/27 will be published on halle365.de.
Food & Drink
Mulled wine, eggnog, bratwurst, hearty dishes, waffles, candied almonds, regional specialties.
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Where it takes place Hallescher Wintermarkt
Marktplatz Halle (Saale)
Marktplatz, 06108 Halle (Saale)