Seehäuser Bratapfelmarkt

Baked Apples at the Center

The small Altmark Hanseatic city of Seehausen (Altmark) in the Stendal district in Saxony-Anhalt celebrates its Advent in a particularly unique way: Instead of a classic Christmas market lasting several weeks, it invites you to a one-day Bratapfelmarkt — annually on the Saturday before the 2nd Advent. The centerpiece is a specially built baked apple oven, where fresh, steaming baked apples are prepared on-site for visitors — filled with marzipan, raisins, and nuts, drizzled with vanilla sauce, the quintessential sweet classic of Northern German Advent cuisine.

Post- und Klosterschulplatz as the Stage

The market takes place on Post- und Klosterschulplatz in the center of Seehausen. The square, framed by historic half-timbered and brick buildings, is active from 11 AM to 9 PM. Shops in the city center are also open until 5 PM — so a market visit can be easily combined with an Advent shopping trip in the old town.

Live Music and Fire Show

Musically, the cover band Dein Puls provides the atmosphere — with a mix of 80s and 90s hits, Schlager classics, rock, and pop standards. A dance party in the open market square, where the audience doesn't have to stand still. A visual highlight of the day is the evening fire show: artists with torches, poi, and fire staffs create an impressive spectacle against the historic city backdrop.

Family Program and St. Nicholas

For families with children, there is a children's train that runs through the market grounds, as well as other small hands-on activities. Right on time at 4 PM, St. Nicholas pays a visit — the ultimate joy for children in Northern Europe. Anyone driving their little ones that day has a complete family afternoon ahead of them with baked apples, a train ride, and a boot-filled treat.

Seehausen — The Unknown Hanseatic City

Seehausen was once part of the Hanseatic League and, with its medieval cityscape, still shapes the northwestern part of the Altmark today. The St. Petri Church, a Gothic brick building, dominates the city skyline. In Advent, the town reveals its most intimate side: no large tourist crowds, but a lovingly organized city festival that the entire region participates in.