Lüneburg's Christmas markets: A festival of lights and traditions!

Lüneburg's Christmas markets: A festival of lights and traditions!

The anticipation of the contemplative days is growing in Lüneburg, a city with over 1000 years of history and a charming ambience. With around 78,000 inhabitants, picturesque streets and historic brick buildings, Lüneburg strives to win the hearts of visitors not only as a salt and Hanseatic town, but also as a Christmas town. Preparations for the festive season are in full swing: Lüneburg will soon be transformed into a sparkling winter fairy tale.

This year the city presents a total of 14 Christmas markets, stretching along its romantic squares and between Gothic churches. Among the new features is a fresh meeting point at the Ratsmühle, close to the water tower, which warmly welcomes visitors. Some markets, like the Winter Magic at Bergström, have already opened their doors, while relatives and friendly faces bring the markets to life.

Festive atmosphere and culinary delicacies

The opening ceremony of the largest and oldest Christmas market in the city will take place on Wednesday, November 26th at 6 p.m. at the town hall. Here the historic old town will shine in lights, accompanied by the intoxicating scent of fir green, roasted almonds and tasty mulled wine. The latter is offered in special cups with motifs from the Salt City, which contribute to the cozy atmosphere of the markets.

Mayor Claudia Kalisch calls on all citizens to support the businesses in the city center. After all, this time is important not only for enjoyment, but also for trading. The city administration collected around 10,000 euros through donations for the festive lighting, which was partially financed with an impressive total budget of 71,000 euros from the funding program for resilient inner cities.

Diverse attractions for young and old

For the little visitors there will be a crispy house on the fourth Sunday of Advent, where craft fun and treats await the children. In addition, Burkhard Schmeer will perform an unconventional Christmas fairy tale that will certainly provide many wonderful memories. Musical accompaniment can also be heard at the market on all Advent Sundays - a perfect opportunity to enjoy the festive atmosphere to the fullest.

The overview of the Christmas markets shows a wide selection that has something for every taste:

• Wynter am Wyndberg (bis 31. Januar 2026)
• Winterzauber am Bergström (bis 31. Dezember 2025)
• Mälzer Mühle: Winterterrasse (bis 04. Januar 2026)
• Weihnachtsmarkt am Rathaus (bis 30. Dezember 2025)
• Weihnachten am Sande (bis 30. Dezember 2025)
• Historischer Christmarkt (06.-07. Dezember 2025)
• Weihnachtsmarkt bei der St. Johannis (bis 22. Dezember 2025)
• TO HUUS Weihnachtsmarkt (bis 30. Dezember 2025)
• Weihnachtsmarkt an der Ratsmühle (bis 23. Dezember 2025)
• Weihnachtsmarkt am alten Kran (bis 28. Dezember 2025)
• Weihnachtlicher Wasserturm (bis 02. Januar 2026)
• Central Christmas Garden (bis 28. Dezember 2025)
• Winterhof zur Krone (bis 30. Dezember 2025)
• BBQ Wintergarten (bis 04. Januar 2026)
• Hof-Weihnacht (bis 21. Dezember 2025)

The Lüneburg Christmas markets are not only a place to stroll and enjoy, but also an integral part of the city's cultural life. The cheerful atmosphere and the many special offers make you want to explore the city during the Christmas season. If you want to experience the festive atmosphere up close, you shouldn't miss the opportunity to visit the atmospheric Christmas town of Lüneburg.

For detailed information about all Christmas activities in Lüneburg, those interested can read the reports from Lüneburg Current, the official tourism site Lüneburg.info as well as the special Christmas City website Christmas town of Lüneburg visit.