Christmas magic in Landau: St. Nicholas market with over 50 stalls!

Christmas magic in Landau: St. Nicholas market with over 50 stalls!

The anticipation of the contemplative time of year is increasing everywhere in Germany, and Landau is no exception. The Thomas Nast St. Nicholas Market will take place on the Rathausplatz from November 27th to December 21st, 2025 and promises a real feast for the senses. Every day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., visitors can admire over 50 artistically decorated stands and be enchanted by a diverse supporting program with performances by Landau choirs and music groups. Weekly reporter reports that The opening of the market together with the first festival lighting will be announced in more detail.

Children can look forward to the 'Heavenly Bakery', which offers a high level of fun from Tuesday to Thursday and on weekends. In addition, a nostalgic tiered carousel with a concert organ that is over 100 years old will perfectly round off the ambience. A highlight is the large handicraft exhibition, which takes place in two pavilions and presents artists from the region. For everyone who longs for culinary delicacies, there is mulled wine, roasted almonds, gingerbread and cinnamon stars. The mulled wine is served in decorative glass cups, which are available for a deposit of 3 euros.

Accessibility and arrival

The Christmas market in Landau is barrier-free and carries the “Festival for All” certificate. Visitors can plan their journey well as the Am Großmarkt car park is open around the clock. Another parking garage on Waffenstrasse opened its doors on November 18, 2025. The city also recommends using public transport, especially on Advent Saturdays, when free parking is supposedly promised, although official confirmation is still pending.

Anyone traveling should not just limit themselves to the Christmas market in Landau. The large Christmas markets in Cologne are also worth a trip. These open around November 20, 2025 and offer various locations, including the popular Christmas market at Cologne Cathedral, which attracts around five million visitors every year. Köln.de reports that numerous smaller Christmas markets in the districts also offer an atmospheric atmosphere.

A look at the neighboring city of Munich

For the really serious Christmas market fans, you might even go to Munich, where the markets take place from November 24th to December 24th, 2025. There are numerous variations here, from classic to modern to alternative markets. The Christmas market on Marienplatz not only impresses with traditional crafts, but also with the largest nativity scene in Germany. München.travel has an overview about the various Christmas markets, all of which offer a unique experience.

With all of these festive options, the run-up to Christmas 2025 in Landau, Cologne and Munich will certainly be a wonderful experience that will make visitors' hearts beat faster.