Schlachte-Zauber
Historic winter market on the Weser promenade – historic, wintry, maritime
About Schlachte-Zauber
Travel to this festival
Reserva tu tren o autobús para llegar a Schlachte-Zauber al mejor precio.
Sponsored link
Medieval Flair Directly on the Weser
When the Advent season begins in Bremen, the Schlachte – the historic riverside promenade on the Weser – transforms into one of the most atmospheric winter markets in Northern Germany. The Schlachte-Zauber deliberately avoids classic Christmas kitsch, focusing instead on Hanseatic and maritime flair: around one hundred decorated wooden huts, and in between, a pirate village where craftspeople in historical attire demonstrate their skills.
Over two dozen crafts are showcased here – from blacksmiths and spice merchants to textile workers. Musicians, jugglers, and mead stalls transport you back to the time when Bremen was a powerful Hanseatic city and ships docked directly at the Schlachte. It is precisely this location by the water, with a view of the Weser, that makes the Schlachte-Zauber unique among German winter and Christmas markets.
Opening with Fireworks over the Weser
The event kicks off with a fireworks display directly over the Weser on the opening evening. Afterwards, the market is open daily until just before Christmas. The culinary offerings are equally Hanseatic: mulled wine, candied almonds, wild boar sausages, fire-roasted salmon, as well as mead and fruit wines are part of the regular repertoire.
A Bremen Classic in Advent
The Schlachte-Zauber complements the classic Bremen Christmas market on the market square and in the city center – many visitors combine both markets for an Advent stroll through the Hanseatic city. Those who love maritime Bremen will find the most beautiful setting here: the Weser at your back, historic huts against the skyline of the old town.
Schlachte-Zauber — edition 2026
From November 23 to December 23, 2026, the Schlachte-Zauber transforms the Weser promenade into a historic winter market. For the opening on November 23 at 6:30 PM, there will be fireworks over the Weser. Around one hundred decorated wooden huts and a pirate village with over two dozen crafts from the Hanseatic era await you, along with mulled wine, mead, candied almonds, wild boar sausages, and salmon. Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM, Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
Programme Schlachte-Zauber 2026
November 23 to December 23, 2026 — Schlachte Weser Promenade
For a month, the Schlachte-Zauber transforms the Weser promenade into a historic-maritime winter market following the motto historic, wintry, maritime.
Opening
For the opening, there will be fireworks over the Weser at 6:30 PM, launched directly from the river.
Market & Pirate Village
- Around 100 decorated wooden huts along the promenade, plus festively illuminated ships on the shore
- Pirate Village — over two dozen crafts from the Hanseatic era demonstrated: blacksmith, spice merchant, textile work, and more, by craftspeople in historical attire
- Culinary Delights — mulled wine, mead, and fruit wines, candied almonds, wild boar sausages, and fire-roasted salmon
Supporting Program
Daily, there will be minstrels, musicians, and jugglers; along with small open-air performances, games, and music that enliven the medieval-Hanseatic atmosphere on the Weser.
Opening Hours
Sunday to Thursday 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM, Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
Highlights Schlachte-Zauber 2026
Prices Schlachte-Zauber 2026
Practical information — Schlachte-Zauber
Getting There
The Schlachte is within walking distance of Bremen's Old Town and Market Square, about a 15-minute walk from the main train station. Tram stops Am Brill and Domsheide are in close proximity.
Opening Hours
Sunday to Thursday 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM, Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
Admission
Entry to the market is free.
Festival-goer photos
No photos yet. Share yours!
Share your photos
Max. 5 photos, 5 MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WebP)
Spotted an error or missing information?
Help us keep this listing up to date. Each suggestion is reviewed by our team before being published.
Festival-goer reviews
No rating yet — be the first!
No comments yet. Be the first!
Were you there?
Share your experience with the community.
Travel to this festival
Reserva tu tren o autobús para llegar a Schlachte-Zauber al mejor precio.
Sponsored link
Where it takes place Schlachte-Zauber
Schlachte-Weserpromenade
Schlachte (Weserpromenade), 28195 Bremen