Overview
- Weilburg’s market runs December 12–14 and 19–21 with about 45 wooden huts under a lights canopy, an official opening by Mayor Dr. Johannes Hanisch on December 12 at 6 p.m., and a family program featuring Princess Henriette.
- Uslar opens December 13–22 daily from 3–7 p.m., unveiling a children’s forest of more than 60 donated firs, rides and food stalls, with certified barriers on loan and county safety, fire and traffic requirements confirmed as met.
- Frankfurt’s market operates November 24–December 22 across central squares with 200+ stalls and debuts a dedicated children’s market on the Mainkai offering crafts, performances, photo spots and a holiday swing ride; the Mainkai remains closed to traffic.
- Dortmund’s Weihnachtsstadt continues through December 30 with a roughly 45‑meter tree lit by more than 138,000 LEDs, citywide light installations along Kampstraße, and daily family programming including crafting, readings, magic shows and puppet theater.
- Bremen’s market and the riverside Schlachte‑Zauber run November 24–December 23 with more than 170 stalls, guided tours, street performers and illuminated ships along the Weser, complemented by extensive public transport and parking options.