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Christmas markets in Prignitz: challenges and hope are approaching!
The Christmas markets in Prignitz 2025 are facing challenges such as cost increases and a lack of dealers, but despite everything, the festive traditions are being stuck to. Find out about dates and programs for the markets in Pritzwalk, Wittenberge and Perleberg.
Christmas markets in Prignitz: challenges and hope are approaching!
There is great anticipation for the Christmas markets in Prignitz, but the mood is anything but contemplative. How maz-online.de reports, the cities are facing major challenges: rising costs, a lack of exhibitors and greater organizational effort are putting a strain on planning. While Christmas markets have already been canceled in larger cities such as Hamburg and Rostock, the cities in Prignitz are sticking to their planned markets, often with a reduced program.
In Hamburg-Rahlstedt, the “Winter Terraces” market was canceled due to low sales, while the historic Christmas market in the IGA Park in Rostock was canceled for the second time in a row. The lights at the “Winter Fairy Tale Market” in 2025 will also remain off in Schwedt. Despite these gloomy omens, planning continues in Prignitz: The Christmas market in Pritzwalk will take place from December 10th to 13th, and market visitors can look forward to a shortened program, which, with 19 registrations from traders, is significantly less than last year (22 exhibitors).
High demands and rising costs
The costs for technology, lighting and logistics are rising significantly this year. Cities have to cope with additional security requirements and fees that are driven by general price developments. City spokeswoman Beate Vogel emphasizes how important the Christmas markets are for social cohesion. In Wittenberge, for example, the market is planned from December 10th to 14th, with the basic concept being retained and 20 traders with an external showman determined to be part of the market.
The Christmas market in Perleberg opens its doors from December 17th to 21st and offers an extensive stage program. Here too, the organizer landscape is challenging: artisans are rare and finding suitable providers is difficult. While most Christmas markets in Germany (over 2,500 in number) open at the end of November, contemplative hours in Prignitz are still on the agenda, even if the number of presents and the selection of handicrafts are apparently limited.
Harmony in Advent
In addition to the large markets, many smaller Advent and Christmas markets are planned in Prignitz, often just for one day. An example is the special Advent market in Berge on November 22nd or the “Advent Magic” in Bad Wilsnack on December 5th. These smaller events are also often very popular and invite visitors to immerse themselves in a more family atmosphere.
In Germany, the variety of Christmas markets attracts millions of visitors, from small, traditional events to large city markets. The Striezelmarkt in Dresden hosts around 2.5 million guests every year. Markets such as the Tegernsee Advent Magic or the Lindau Harbor Christmas attract people from the region and beyond, while the markets in cities such as Berlin, Cologne and Frankfurt offer exciting programs.
The challenges that the organizers currently have to overcome are as diverse as the offerings of the markets themselves. Despite the uncertainties and difficulties, the hope for a festive and contemplative Advent season remains unbroken, even if the conditions for this are not smooth. Given the ongoing security concerns that arose following the incidents in cities such as Berlin and Magdeburg, it is all the more necessary that Christmas markets can make this contemplative time as safe and festive as possible.
All in all, it remains to be seen how the Christmas markets will develop this year. The combination of tradition, community and festive atmosphere will hopefully lead to a unifying experience for all visitors in Prignitz.