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Every year again! The most wonderful time of the year is upon us - Christmas carols, punch, sweet and savoury treats, homemade goods and a festive atmosphere.
The Christmas markets in Hanover open their stalls and stands from 25 November and entice visitors with regional and local offers.
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Markets & Dates 2024
From the city centre to the city districts, beautifully decorated Christmas markets with different themes and highlights await you for plenty of variety and Christmas spirit during the most beautiful time of the year.
Here you can find all further information as well as dates and locations of the Christmas markets in Hanover.
Roncalli Christmas village in front of the main railway station
Once again this year, the Roncalli Christmas Village will bring a sparkle of lights to the station forecourt. In addition to lovingly designed stalls, high-quality gastronomy, a historic Ferris wheel and a VR reindeer carriage, there will be a sparkling light projection on the façade of the main station every day at 5, 6.30 and 8 pm.
Open from 25 November to 30 December, daily from 11 am to 9 pm.
Open on 24 December until 2 pm.
Closed on 25 December.
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© HMTG Christmas pyramid at Kröpcke
The classic in the heart of the city centre! The Christmas pyramid is a real eye-catcher and should not be missed at Christmas time. Here you can enjoy delicious hot drinks and more for a cosy get-together with friends and colleagues as well as a great view over the city centre.
Open from 25 November to 30 December, daily from 11am to 9pm. Christmas Eve from 11-14. Closed on 25 December.
Christmas market in the old town
The Christmas market in the old town centre extends around the Marktkirche into the small side streets and is the largest of the Christmas markets in Hanover. It is characterised by tradition and is an integral part of the Christmas season.
There are regional specialities, handmade products and gift ideas, a historical carousel, delicious hot drinks and, of course, lots of stalls with sweet and savoury treats to try. There is also a Christmas programme of music, dance and talks every day on the stage in front of the Marktkirche. Everyone will definitely get into the Christmas spirit here!
Open from 25 November to 22 December, daily from 11 am to 9 pm.
© HMTG Illuminating Christmas tour of Hanover's historic city centre!
Would you like to experience Hanover in a different light and discover it anew? At Hanover Illuminating, expert guides will lead you through the festively decorated backdrop of the illuminated city and finish the tour with a hot drink. The perfect way to get in the mood for Christmas!
Dates: Every Friday in the run-up to Christmas. Individual dates for groups on request.
Wishing well forest
Wishes come true here! The small forest in Hanover's historic city centre lets you enter an enchanted world between fir trees and the scent of Christmas. In addition to the cosy atmosphere, there is also fruity mulled wine and a wishing well that is guaranteed to make your Christmas wishes come true!
Open from 25 November to 22 December, daily from 11 am to 9 pm.
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Historic village on the banks of the Leine
Whether archery, felting or axe throwing - everything in the historic village along the banks of the River Leine has a medieval theme. In addition to numerous hands-on activities, there are lovingly crafted handicrafts and gift ideas as well as food and drink from the Middle Ages.
Open from 25 November to 22 December, daily from 11 am to 9 pm.
Finnish Christmas Village
The Scandinavian Christmas spirit comes to the centre of Hanover at Ballhofplatz. Experience Scandinavian Christmas traditions with glögi, the traditional Finnish mulled wine, and flamed salmon. The authentic lap tents round off the experience in the Finnish Christmas village.
Open from 25 November to 22 December, daily from 11 am to 9 pm.
Lister Meile e.V. Christmas market on the Lister Meile
The scent of Christmas and the anticipation of the festive season are also spread on the Lister Meile. At the festive Christmas market along the pedestrian zone, you can sample Christmas treats, buy gift ideas such as ceramics or wooden toys or meet up for an after-work mulled wine.
Open from 25 November to 22 December, daily from 11 am to 9 pm.
