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Darmstadt celebrates: Sustainable Christmas market on November 29th!
On November 29th, a sustainable Christmas market with coffee, cake and second-hand offers will take place at KAGEL Darmstadt from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Darmstadt celebrates: Sustainable Christmas market on November 29th!
The festive season is approaching and with it the popular Christmas markets all over Germany. On November 29th it's that time again: the annual Christmas market will be held at KAGEL in Darmstadt. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., visitors can enjoy coffee and cake, pour candles and browse second-hand treasures. The aim of the market is to promote sustainable gifts for Christmas, which is particularly important given the current focus on conscious consumption. City treasurer André Schellenberg emphasizes how important it is to pay attention to the origin of our gifts, even during the Christmas season. The KAGEL also accepts donations in kind and suitable clothing items for resale.
The collection of donations is organized by the kreisbote in Darmstadt and services such as household clearance can also be easily booked online. This means that not only is there a celebratory feast, but sustainable values are also conveyed. But Darmstadt is by no means the only place where there is a Christmas atmosphere.
Christmas markets in comparison
When we talk about Christmas markets, the Cologne Christmas market must also be mentioned. This takes place at Cologne Cathedral and has been changed since 2010 in order to pursue a sustainable concept. The operators attach great importance to economical energy consumption, modern lighting and, above all, offer organically certified food, most of which comes from the region. Vegan organic alternatives, such as vegan bratwurst and mulled wine, expand the range, which is available daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday to Wednesday until 9 p.m. The opportunity to enjoy food on deposited dishes protects the environment and underlines the commitment to sustainability, which is very important at the Cologne Christmas market.
Holiday check highlights how the market's craft stalls also meet sustainability and fairness criteria and thus make a valuable contribution to the region.
If you want to venture a little further away from Darmstadt and Cologne, you will find numerous Christmas markets in Munich, which attract countless visitors every year. There is the legendary Christmas market at Marienplatz, which opens its doors from November 24th to December 24th, 2025. With historical roots dating back to the 14th century, this market offers a traditional Bavarian atmosphere, large nativity scenes and children's workshops.
Special Munich events
The city of Munich has put together a particularly extensive program this year. From the Viktualienmarkt until Ice magic at Karlsplatz-Stachus, the variety of events extends from November 21st to February 11th, although the Pasinger Christkindlmarkt is only open on the weekends.
The special markets such as the Blutenburg Christmas Market, which takes place from December 4th to 7th, and the Tollwood Winter Festival, which takes place from November 25th to December 23rd, show how Christmas is celebrated in the Bavarian metropolis. Many markets are geared towards sustainability - a trend that can be observed not only in Cologne and Darmstadt, but in many cities.
Overall, visitors can look forward to a magical time that not only brings a festive atmosphere, but also promotes awareness of sustainability and regional products. Whether in Darmstadt, Cologne or Munich – the anticipation of the Christmas markets is in the air. At the end of November you can look forward to many magical experiences!