Stade Christmas Market at Pferdemarkt

Stade as an Advent City

The Hanseatic city of Stade unfolds a special atmosphere during Advent. The half-timbered old town, the historic warehouses on the Hanseatic Old Harbor, and the compact squares create what makes many North German Hanseatic cities attractive Advent destinations. Stade hosts two parallel Christmas markets that complement each other — the classic market at Pferdemarkt and the Harbor Christmas at Fischmarkt.

Pferdemarkt — The Historic Main Square

The Pferdemarkt is the central marketplace of Stade's city center and has been a venue for centuries. During Advent, it becomes the stage for the classic Stade Christmas Market. The open space accommodates the stalls, the lighting, the pyramid, and the festive atmosphere.

Large Christmas Pyramid as a Landmark

The large Christmas pyramid is the landmark of the Stade Christmas Market. Pyramids are part of the Advent tradition of the Ore Mountains but have long found their place in northern Germany as well. With its rotating figures, candles, and wooden art aesthetic, it attracts visitors' attention and serves as the backdrop for countless Advent photos.

Diverse Stall Selection

The stalls offer classic Christmas market fare: wood crafts and toys, jewelry and arts & crafts, Advent decorations, floristry, mulled wine and punch in several variations, roasted almonds, gingerbread, meringue, chocolate specialties, bratwurst, potato pancakes, crepes, and sweet baked goods.

Four Weeks of Advent Spirit

With opening hours from November 23rd to December 23rd, the market spans the entire Advent period. This makes it accessible for early Advent excursions as well as last-minute visitors shortly before Christmas Eve. The market closes on December 23rd, just in time before Christmas Eve.

Connection with the Harbor Christmas

Visitors to the Stade Christmas Market often combine their visit with the Harbor Christmas at Fischmarkt. Both markets are just a few minutes' walk apart and offer different atmospheres — Pferdemarkt with its classic market structure and pyramid, and Fischmarkt with its cozy hut atmosphere by the harbor.