From 25th November till 29th December 2009, lovingly decorated market stalls are to be found in the splendid setting surrounding the St. Blasii Cathedral, at Burgplatz (Castle Square) with its medieval charm and the lions statue, which symbolizes the city. The Braunschweiger Christmas Market is one of the loveliest Christmas Markets in Germany and has a tradition going back over 300 years. Sparkling lights, festive music, Christmas greenery and the great variety on offer attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, calling the Christmas spirit to life.
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Christmas goods and entertainment for Young and Old Christmas tree decorations, pottery and glassware, candles, wooden toys and much, much more create a festive shopping experience. All kinds of winter and Christmas goodies, specialities from Braunschweig and the surrounding region also make a stroll through the Christmas market a culinary delight. The “Platz der Deutschen Einheit” in front of the Rathaus (City Hall) will also be used for the Christmas Market. Over 130 stallholders in a space of around 3000 square meters will present everything your heart desires.
Christmas Entertainment
Trombones and choirs create the spirit of Christmas at the Market with their music. Fairy tales are told, plays performed, pictures painted and puppet shows put on in the Braunschweigische Landesmuseum (State Museum of Braunschweig) located directly at Burgplatz, giving parents the chance to talk to Father Christmas in peace, knowing that their children are being well looked after and entertained.
For the first time the historical area around Dankwarderode Castle will be included in the Christmas Market layout. Several rafts will be placed in the moat on a sparkling surface of light and glass and the castle will be beautifully illuminated. The rafts invite you to linger with music and culinary delights awaiting you.
Organizer: Braunschweig Stadtmarketing GmbH
