Schwanewede Christmas Market
Advent market around the large fir tree on the market square with around 45 exhibitors
About Schwanewede Christmas Market
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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.
Schwanewede Christmas Market — edition 2026
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.
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.
Highlights Schwanewede Christmas Market 2026
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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.
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