Christmas tree felled for Halle: A festive start to anticipation!

Christmas tree felled for Halle: A festive start to anticipation!

It’s really Christmassy in Halle (Saale)! On November 12, 2025, the magnificent Christmas tree was felled for this year's Christmas market. The felling process started on Gleimstrasse at 8:35 a.m., accompanied by curious residents who watched the spectacle. A woman was kind enough to buy the workers coffee, while Tobias Teschner, the head of safety, was also on site getting ready for the upcoming festivities. The tree was then loaded onto a transporter using a crane to be taken to its new home, the market square - a task carried out by the Mammoet company. Dubisthalle.de reports that ....

The Christmas market in Halle (Saale) has become a popular tradition and will take place again this year on the market square. The market opens its doors on November 25th, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. and runs until December 23rd, 2025. Visitors can look forward to over 100 stalls offering a variety of delicacies, Christmas decorations and gifts. A special highlight is the performance of the opera choir and the city choir at the opening. Volksstimme reports on...

Opening times and arrival

The regular opening hours of the Christmas market are Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. On the last market day, December 23rd, the market opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 8 p.m. When traveling, we recommend using Park + Ride parking spaces in nearby districts such as Trotha, Kröllwitz and Büschdorf, as the number of parking spaces in the city center is limited. The central tram stop “Marktplatz” is easily accessible with several lines, so that no one misses the Christmas market this Christmas season.

There are also numerous cultural events: On Advent Sundays, there is a festive atmosphere with carillon concerts and performances by kindergartens and puppet shows. If you want to take it easy, you can enjoy the “Silent Hour” from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on weekdays, when no music is played. Santa Claus is there for the little guests every day from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. for consultation hours.

Other markets and events

In addition to the Christmas market on the market square, other festive events take place in Halle. These include the winter magic at Hallmarkt from November 25th to January 6th, the hut magic at Domplatz and the Merry Future Christmas market, which is open daily from November 24th to December 28th. Even the smallest Christmas market on Große Ulrichstrasse awaits visitors until the end of December.

With all these offers and a festive atmosphere, the anticipation of the Christmas season in Halle (Saale) is more than understandable. It remains to be hoped that the cheerful sounds and wonderful scents of the market will enchant many visitors again this year. To secure other Christmas souvenirs, those interested can also access the BBWHighway platform, which offers a selection of items.