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Bethlehem's Christkindlmarkt Opens Its Biggest Edition Yet at SteelStacks

Visitors find a European-style holiday market set against illuminated Bethlehem Steel furnaces.

Overview

  • Running in 2025 on Nov 21–23 and 28–30, then Dec 4–7, 11–14, and 18–21 at PNC Plaza, tickets cost $12–$15.50 with free entry on Fridays from 5–8 pm.
  • The expanded roster features 170+ juried artisans from 14 states and abroad, with the return of Käthe Wohlfahrt’s U.S.-only shop.
  • New additions include the St. Nicholas Haus, bookable private igloos, the hands-on Glass Haus, a Dec 21 Pop-Up Artist Market, and a permanent stage for live performances.
  • The market serves German fare, mulled wine, and seasonal cocktails with tasting events, and it sits about 90 minutes from New York City for day-trippers.
  • Global roundups note major markets are active worldwide, including Vienna and Strasbourg, and New York’s Bryant Park Winter Village with 170+ stalls and a central ice rink.