Christmas markets 2025: A festival full of lights and delicacies in Saxony-Anhalt!

Christmas markets 2025: A festival full of lights and delicacies in Saxony-Anhalt!

During the upcoming Christmas season, Halle (Saale) will once again be transformed into a glittering winter wonderland. The popular one Christmas market hall will take place this year from November 25th to December 23rd, 2025. The market stretches across the market square and the Hallmarkt and offers a variety of colorful stalls and festive surprises.

With its 15 meter high Christmas tree and large wooden candle pyramid, the market will be a real attraction for families and friends. The Red Tower is festively illuminated, and the Hausmann towers of St. Mary's Church shine with fairy lights. The festive atmosphere is complemented by culinary delicacies such as roasted almonds, gingerbread and mulled wine.

Family-friendly offerings and local craftsmanship

There are exciting offers, especially for families: everything from stage programs to a bakery to a fairytale forest and even a consultation with Santa Claus. In addition, children can have fun in the children's area with carousels, a petting zoo and various craft activities. The Hallors, who are known for their salt production, will also be represented with a demonstration boiling plant.

In addition to culinary delights, the Christmas market also offers handicrafts from local craftsmen. Here visitors can buy toys, ceramics and winter accessories. To ensure that the visit is pleasant for everyone, barrier-free toilets are available at the Ratshof and in the Tourist Information Hall.

Arrival and security

Traveling to the Christmas market is highly recommended by public transport. Due to a tense parking situation, the organizers recommend using tram lines 10, 1, 3, 8, 16, 7 and 5, which all stop at the market square. Walking from the main train station to Leipziger Straße is also possible. If possible, parking should be outside the city center, for which there are numerous Park + Ride spaces available.

The safety of visitors is the top priority. A security concept with video surveillance and a security service is being implemented. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash. To ensure safety at the site, items such as glass bottles, pyrotechnics and weapon-like objects are not permitted.

The website is available for anyone who would like to find out more about the events at the various Christmas markets in the area Christmas market hall comprehensive information. The Christmas markets in Naumburg, Weißenfels, Zeitz, Wittenberg, Dessau-Roßlau and Magdeburg are also worth a visit MDR turns out.

Visiting the Christmas markets together is a wonderful way to get in the mood for the festive season. The Christmas market special in Halle promises to enchant young and old.