Opening Times:
- Monday through Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Pure romance:
The 44th Trier Christmas Market enchants in Germany's oldest city
From November 22 to December 22, 2024, the 44th Trier Christmas Market will transform the picturesque old town into a sparkling Christmas wonderland that will captivate visitors from all over the world. Voted "Best Christmas Market in Germany 2024" by the tourism platform "EuropeanBestDestinations", Trier's Christmas market also achieved 11th place in a Europe-wide comparison. The travel portal also described the Trier Christmas market as the "most romantic Christmas market in the world". These awards underline the outstanding quality and popularity of the market.
The Trier Christmas market offers a particularly romantic setting on the medieval main market square and in front of the imposing Trier Cathedral. The unique decoration concept and the handcrafted Christmas decorations in the stalls give the market its unmistakable charm. The only mulled wine queen in Germany resides here. She is the ambassador of good taste for the delicious "Winzerglühwein", which comes from the steep vineyards on the Moselle.
At the first German Christmas Academy, the whole family can once again learn to sing traditional Christmas carols or make creative Christmas decorations. For the first time in the program, the Rhineland Puppet Theatre will delight audiences young and old. After the performances, parents even have the chance to learn the art of puppetry themselves.Also new are exciting adventure tours of the Christmas market, accompanied by two professional city guides, where visitors can learn all about the history of the medieval main market and the high cathedral church.
The magical atmosphere, coupled with the city's over 2,000-year history, makes Trier's Christmas market an unforgettable experience.