Medieval Christmas Market Wildeshausen

The Nordisches Marktvolk

The Nordisches Marktvolk is a North German group of medieval market organizers specializing in historical markets with thematically coherent staging. With detailed tents, costumes, lighting, and a consistent program, the Marktvolk aims to convey the medieval atmosphere not as folklore, but as a craft-based, serious production.

Crafts and Shows

At the stand of the Marktvolk and the participating craftspeople, blacksmithing, leatherwork, felting, woodturning, and other historical techniques are demonstrated. Shows — such as fire eaters and stilt walkers — complete the program. Music rounds out the picture: hurdy-gurdy, shawm, drum.

Mead, Beer, Suckling Pig

Culinary, the market focuses on classic elements: hot mead over an open fire, medieval beer, suckling pig from the spit, stick bread. This combination is the standard signature of medieval Christmas markets and attracts an audience seeking the atmosphere of another millennium.

Alexanderkirche as a Backdrop

The late Romanesque Alexanderkirche, with its historical church building, provides a perfect backdrop for the medieval market. The combination of real medieval architecture and the staged market landscape creates an atmosphere that attracts thousands of visitors to Wildeshausen every year.

Parallel to the Main Christmas Market

While the main Wildeshausen Christmas Market traditionally takes place in the market square, the medieval market occupies the forecourt of the Alexanderkirche. Both markets are within walking distance of each other and are usually explored in a single visit.