Erfurt – Erfurt Christmas Market 2027

Erfurt Christmas Market 2027 officially runs from Tuesday, 23 November, to Wednesday, 22 December 2027. Erfurt Tourism has already officially announced the dates for the 177th Erfurt Christmas Market, from 23 November to 22 December 2027. Individual daily programmes and opening times are provisionally planned after the 2026 edition.

177 Erfurt Christmas Market 2027: confirmed dates

Erfurt Tourism has already announced that the 177 Erfurt Christmas Market will run from 23 November to 22 December 2027. This means the general event dates are already confirmed. Thuringia’s largest Christmas market attracts numerous visitors to the medieval city centre every year. The market areas are centred on Domplatz and other locations in the centre. Details of individual showmen and programme days will follow as current plans are made. However, the opening times are currently based on the previous year's official information.

Domplatz with St Mary's Cathedral and St Severus' Church

Erfurt’s Domplatz is one of Germany’s most impressive settings for a Christmas market. Behind the illuminated stalls, the broad cathedral steps rise towards St Mary's Cathedral and St Severus' Church. A large, festively decorated Christmas tree and the pyramid define the scene. You can stroll around the market among craft stalls and food and drink stands. Other Christmas market areas are located in the city centre, for example towards Fischmarkt and Anger. The map shows Domplatz as the central meeting point, not the full market area.

Erfurt Christmas Market 2027: rides and Christmas attractions

The organisers traditionally promote the Christmas market with fairground-style stalls, small rides and family activities. There is also the impressive twelve-metre-high Christmas pyramid, a landmark visible from far away. A nativity scene house with life-size carved figures was also featured in previous editions. The individual rides that will actually be set up for 2027 have not yet been announced. We therefore do not list past showmen as a confirmed line-up of rides. Once current information is available, the attractions can be identified precisely.

Thuringian crafts and Advent traditions

Erfurt Christmas Market combines regional Christmas traditions with arts and crafts. At the stalls, you can typically find wooden crafts, Christmas decorations and gift ideas. The historic old town setting makes a visit especially appealing. Previous editions also featured a varied cultural programme and events on Advent weekends. However, the full programme for 2027 has not yet been published. That is why our current calendar does not include old names or specific performance times.

Thuringian specialities and winter drinks

Traditional treats include Thuringian grilled sausages, roasted almonds and sweet Christmas delicacies. You can also try hot drinks at many market stalls or take a relaxing break. Visitors often combine a visit to the market with a walk through the old town’s lanes. The choice and prices at individual food and drink stands depend on the new stall allocations. We therefore do not yet list specific traders as confirmed for 2027. The general market locations and well-known specialities still provide a useful guide for planning your visit.

Admission and provisional opening times

General admission to Erfurt Christmas Market is free. Rides, food, drinks and purchases are charged separately. In 2026, opening times on Domplatz varied: from Sunday to Wednesday the market closed earlier than on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Visiting hours were slightly longer on the opening day. For 2027, these official previous-year opening times have been entered in the MEC calendar as provisional daily time slots. Individual areas at Fischmarkt and Anger may have different opening times. The final arrangements will be added after the new announcement.

Getting to Erfurt’s Domplatz

Domplatz is in the historic city centre and is easy to reach by tram. The Domplatz stop provides a direct connection to the market. You can also get to the site from Erfurt main station by tram or by taking a longer walk through the old town. If you arrive by car, there are multi-storey car parks and signposted parking areas. Public transport is often more convenient, especially on Advent weekends. Step-free access is generally available, although there may be some cable ramps in the square.

Find out more on the official organiser's website. You can find more Christmas markets and winter funfairs in our funfair calendar.