Salzwedel Christmas and Baumkuchen Market
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About Baumkuchen Market Salzwedel
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The City That Invented Baumkuchen
Salzwedel in the Altmarkkreis Salzwedel district is one of the oldest towns in Saxony-Anhalt – founded in the 12th century, a Hanseatic city since the 13th century, and one of the most picturesque old towns with half-timbered houses, brick Gothic architecture, and rivers. What made the town famous throughout Germany in the 19th century, however, was its contribution to the art of baking: the Salzwedel Baumkuchen. In the early 19th century, confectioner Ernst August Garlipp perfected the traditional layered cake into that fine, multi-layered specialty that has since been a regional brand, making the town the "Baumkuchen town".
The Hanseatic city's Christmas and Baumkuchen Market takes this tradition as its starting point. Classic Christmas market stalls stand on the Rathausturmplatz and along the Breite Straße – but the heart of the market is the Baumkuchen demonstration bakery by Salzwedeler Baumkuchenbäckerei: on a special rotating spit over an open fire, the Baumkuchen is applied layer by layer, a process that can fascinate visitors and is not offered at every Christmas market.
Mulled Wine, Children's Carousel, Santa Claus
In addition, the market offers the usual, charming program: regional crafts, mulled wine (Glühwein) and punch, bratwurst and regional baked goods, a children's carousel, and visits from Santa Claus for the youngest guests. A varied supporting program – with school choir performances, club events, and brass bands – fills the evenings.
Salzwedel and the Altmarkkreis District
Salzwedel is located in the far north of Saxony-Anhalt, on the border with Lower Saxony. The Altmarkkreis Salzwedel district is predominantly rural – and the Hanseatic city's Christmas market is one of the most important attractions in the region between Wittingen, Klötze, and Gardelegen during Advent. Thanks to its duration (almost six weeks), you have plenty of time to visit it without pressure.
Baumkuchen Market Salzwedel — edition 2026
The Hanseatic city of Salzwedel opens its Christmas and Baumkuchen Market 2026 as usual at the beginning of November. The main stalls are located on the Rathausturmplatz – mulled wine, bratwurst, toys, candles, Advent wreaths – flanked by the historic town hall tower and the brick Gothic St. Mary's Church in the background. Salzwedeler Baumkuchenbäckerei operates a large stall with sales and a demonstration baking station: here you can watch the spit baker at work, taste freshly baked Baumkuchen, and purchase souvenirs for the Christmas season.
Programme Baumkuchen Market Salzwedel 2026
Opening – Friday, November 6, 2026
- Solemn opening by the mayor
- School choir performance for the market opening
- First mulled wine pouring
Market Weeks (November 6 to December 13, 2026)
- Weekdays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., longer opening hours on weekends
- Demonstration Baking of Salzwedel Baumkuchen on selected market days (dates available at baumkuchen-salzwedel.de)
- Stage program on Advent weekends: school choirs, brass bands, trombone choirs
- St. Nicholas Day (December 6): Visit from St. Nicholas with children's activities and gifts
- Children's carousel in continuous operation
- Stalls of regional craftspeople (wood carving, felt goods, jewelry)
Closing – Sunday, December 13, 2026 (3rd Advent)
- Closing program with concerts and final demonstration baking
Note
Program changes will be published by the Hanseatic City of Salzwedel and the Salzwedel Business Association at salzwedel.de.
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Getting There
Salzwedel train station is on the Wittenberge–Wolfsburg–Hannover line, with connections to Stendal. From the station to Rathausturmplatz is approx. 10 minutes on foot. Parking is available on the outskirts of town.
Admission
Admission to the market is free. Purchases are subject to charge.
Opening Hours
Open from early November to mid-December (extended opening hours on the 2nd and 3rd Advent weekends). Demonstration baking of Salzwedel Baumkuchen on selected days – dates are published by Salzwedeler Baumkuchenbäckerei on their website.
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Where it takes place Baumkuchen Market Salzwedel
Rathausturmplatz und Breite Straße
Rathausturmplatz, 29410 Salzwedel