Name: Schwanewede Christmas Market 2026
Start: 2026-12-18T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-12-20T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Marktplatz Schwanewede

Schwanewede Christmas Market

About Schwanewede Christmas Market

The Christmas market in Schwanewede is one of the convivial Advent formats in the Bremen hinterland. Around 45 exhibitors gather around the large fir tree on the market square with arts and crafts — jewelry, woodwork, leather goods — and classic market gastronomy. Carousels, Schmalzkuchen (a type of fried pastry), and a visit from Santa Claus make the market particularly family-friendly. The market square, centrally located in the community center, forms the natural Advent ambiance for families from Schwanewede, the neighboring communities of Ritterhude, Lemwerder, and Stuhr, as well as from the Hanseatic city of Bremen. The atmosphere combines classic Advent spirit with neighborly warmth.

Dates 18 Dec — 20 Dec 2026

Venue Schwanewede (03356)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Schwanewede Christmas Market — edition 2026

The Schwanewede Christmas Market 2026 is scheduled for December. Around 45 exhibitors, a large fir tree on the market square, carousels, Schmalzkuchen, and a visit from Santa Claus characterize the market. The exact dates will be communicated by the municipality in the fall.

Three Days of Advent

The market usually spans an Advent weekend. It opens on Friday evening, and Sunday brings the festive conclusion.

Families and Community Life

Families will find carousels and a visit from Santa Claus. Local clubs participate in catering.

Highlights Schwanewede Christmas Market 2026

Advent market with around 45 exhibitors and a large fir tree on Schwanewede market square in December 2026. Arts and crafts (jewelry, wood, leather), carousels, Schmalzkuchen, and a visit from Santa Claus. Free admission.

Programme Schwanewede Christmas Market 2026

Friday (December 2026)

Market opening in the evening with the lighting of the fir tree.
Opening of all stalls and carousels.

Saturday

Full operation of the hut village.
Visit from Santa Claus for children.
Live music in the evening.

Sunday

Pre-Christmas morning pint.
Festive conclusion in the afternoon.

The exact 2026 program will be published by the organizer in the fall. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years: opening on Friday, family offerings on Saturday with Santa Claus, and morning pint on Sunday.

Prices Schwanewede Christmas Market 2026

Admission to the market is free.

Practical information

Practical information — Schwanewede Christmas Market

Location

Market Square, 28790 Schwanewede (Lower Saxony, Osterholz district).

Getting There

By car: A 27 exit Schwanewede.
By public transport: Regional bus from Bremen.

Parking

Public parking spaces in the community center.

Admission

Admission to the market is free.

Note

The exact dates for 2026 will be published by the municipality of Schwanewede in the fall.

Around 45 Exhibitors on the Market Square

The Schwanewede Christmas Market, with around 45 exhibitors, is manageable in size but carefully curated. The focus is on arts and crafts stalls with jewelry, woodwork, and leather goods — products that are particularly suitable for finding individual Christmas gifts. In addition, classic market stalls with mulled wine, bratwurst, Reibekuchen (a type of potato pancake), and Schmalzkuchen shape the gastronomic offerings.

Fir Tree, Carousels, and Santa Claus

The large fir tree on the market square is the central visual element of the market. Lit and festively decorated, it forms the natural focal point of the Advent atmosphere. Children will find carousels and a visit from Santa Claus — program items that make the market particularly attractive for families.

Embedded in Community Life

The Christmas market is part of a vibrant year of events in Schwanewede, which also includes the Schützenfest (shooting festival) of SV Schwanewede, the Neuenkirchen Schützenfest, the Harvest Festival, and the GartenKultur Music Festival. Visitors to the market can combine their stay with a pre-Christmas stroll through the town center.

Where it takes place Schwanewede Christmas Market

Marktplatz Schwanewede

Marktplatz, 28790 Schwanewede

Schwanewede Christmas Market at a glance

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Web www.weihnachtsmaerkte-in-deutschland.de

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Published by Valentin Contard, festival listings writer. Reviewed, corrected and approved by Christophe Contard, editor-in-chief. Updated on 8 September 2026.