Name: Rostock Christmas Market 2026
Start: 2026-11-23T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-12-22T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Innenstadt — Neuer Markt bis Kröpeliner Tor

Weihnachtsmarkt Rostock

About Weihnachtsmarkt Rostock

When the historic city center of the Hanseatic city transforms into a sea of lights, Northern Germany's largest Christmas market begins. It stretches over three kilometers from the Neuer Markt through Kröpeliner Straße, Universitätsplatz, and Breite Straße to the Kröpeliner-Tor-Vorplatz and the Fischerbastion. Over 300 exhibitors and traders from several countries offer arts and crafts, Christmas decorations, culinary delights, and amusement rides. A 34-meter-high Ferris wheel, towering Christmas trees, a fairy tale forest, and a fairy tale stage make strolling through the brick Gothic architecture an Advent experience for the whole family.

Dates 23 Nov — 22 Dec 2026

Venue Rostock (13003)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Weihnachtsmarkt Rostock — edition 2026

The Rostock Christmas Market 2026 opens from November 23rd to December 22nd. Over three kilometers of market stalls, amusement rides, and the fairy tale forest stretch through the city center — with over 300 exhibitors, a 34-meter-high Ferris wheel, and an entertainment program for the whole family.

From November 23rd to December 22nd, 2026, the Rostock Christmas Market will once again transform the historic city center into Northern Germany's largest Advent experience. Over three kilometers, market stall after market stall lines the route — from Neuer Markt to Fischerbastion. Over 300 exhibitors and traders offer arts and crafts, Christmas decorations, and culinary delights. Wednesdays are family days, and a varied entertainment program accompanies the entire market period.

Highlights Weihnachtsmarkt Rostock 2026

Largest Christmas market in Northern Germany — over three kilometers long
34-meter-high Ferris wheel with views over the festively illuminated old town
Historical Christmas Market at the Kloster zum Heiligen Kreuz

Programme Weihnachtsmarkt Rostock 2026

Market Areas 2026

Neuer Markt — central starting point with a large Christmas tree
Kröpeliner Straße & Universitätsplatz — main stretch with market stalls and amusement rides
Breite Straße to Kröpeliner-Tor-Vorplatz — 34-meter-high Ferris wheel
Fischerbastion — western end of the market
Kloster zum Heiligen Kreuz — Historical Christmas Market with medieval flair

Program Highlights

Family days every Wednesday
Personal appearances by Santa Claus and the fairy tale lady
Fairy tale forest and fairy tale stage
Daily stage and entertainment program for young and old

Prices Weihnachtsmarkt Rostock 2026

Admission to the Christmas market is free. Amusement rides, the Ferris wheel, and food and drink are subject to charges.

Practical information

Practical information — Weihnachtsmarkt Rostock

Opening Hours

Monday to Thursday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM, Sunday 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM. Wednesdays are family days.

Getting There

The city center is optimally accessible by tram and bus (stops Neuer Markt, Universität, Kröpeliner Tor). Arrive by train at Rostock Hauptbahnhof, then take a tram to the center. Parking garages are located on the outskirts of the city center.

Tip

Enjoy the market from the Ferris wheel and be sure to make a detour to the Historical Christmas Market at the Kloster zum Heiligen Kreuz.

Northern Germany's Largest Christmas Market

The Rostock Christmas Market is quite something: with a length of over three kilometers, it is considered the largest Christmas market in Northern Germany. It stretches across the historic city center of the Hanseatic city — from the Neuer Markt through Kröpeliner Straße, Universitätsplatz, and Breite Straße to the Kröpeliner-Tor-Vorplatz and the Fischerbastion. If you want to walk the entire length, you should allow plenty of time.

Over 300 Exhibitors

More than 300 showmen, traders, and restaurateurs from several countries participate in the market. The offerings range from regional arts and crafts and Christmas decorations to culinary specialties — and of course, mulled wine, candied almonds, and Northern German delicacies. Numerous amusement rides ensure that the funfair character is not neglected.

Landmarks and Attractions

Above it all towers a 34-meter-high Ferris wheel, offering views over the festively illuminated old town. Towering Christmas trees, a fairy tale forest, and a fairy tale stage shape the cityscape during Advent. Those who enjoy history can visit the Historical Christmas Market at the Kloster zum Heiligen Kreuz, which offers a quieter, medieval-inspired atmosphere.

Family-Friendly Advent

The Rostock Christmas Market is explicitly aimed at families: Wednesdays are family days, Santa Claus and the fairy tale lady can be met in person, and a varied entertainment program accompanies the entire market period.

A City in a Sea of Lights

What makes the Rostock Christmas Market particularly special is its backdrop: the brick Gothic city center with its gabled houses, St. Peter's Church, and the medieval Kröpeliner Tor form a setting where fairy lights, market stalls, and festive cheer come together to create an atmospheric whole.