Familie auf dem Weihnachtsmarkt

21.11. - 23.12.2024 (24.11. closed)
A feast for the senses at Bernhard-Minetti-Platz

After an extensive shopping spree along Holtenauer Straße, the cosy Christmas market invites you to warm up with a mulled wine, a Jägerlade or a hot chocolate. Although the market is small, it offers a warm and inviting atmosphere. The atmospherically illuminated Christmas tree shining in vibrant colours is a real eye-catcher and brings Christmas magic to the shopping street.

©: Jan-Michael Böckmann, Kiel-Marketing e.V.

Kiel's cosiest Christmas market

Discover the magic of winter on Bernhard-Minetti-Platz. Here, cosiness takes centre stage and we invite residents and guests to enjoy the festive atmosphere and a nice get-together.

In addition to enchanting lighting and an exquisite range of drinks, the small Christmas market is the ideal place to feel good in company. Here you will find a few small, cosy Christmas huts with a wide range of food and drink.

The little ones will also be delighted, as the children's carousel will make their eyes light up! And, of course, Father Christmas will also be stopping by this year to make the little ones' hearts beat faster.

Combine relaxed Christmas shopping in authentic, regional shops with a visit to the Christmas market. Holtenauer Straße can be easily reached by numerous bus lines from Kiel Central Station.


Opening hours

21.11. - 23.12.2024
(closed on 24 November, the Sunday of the dead)
Montag - Donnerstag: 12:00 - 21:00 Uhr
Freitag - Samstag: 13.00 - 22:00 Uhr
Sonntag: 12:00 - 20:00 Uhr

Holtenauer Advent magic

We invite you to take a special kind of Advent stroll. Discover special surprises at 24 locations on Holtenauer Straße. Click through the offers on the map and stop by. The aim of the campaign is to strengthen the community in Holtenauer Straße and create a festive atmosphere to support the local economy.


Organiser and contact for exhibitors

Please send your detailed application to:
Jana Klinck

Phone +49 (0) 159 06749601 
Mail: janaklinck (at) aol.de

Pärchen kauft eine Flasche Kieler Wein auf dem Souvenirs-Stand auf dem Rathausplatz

Exclusive Kiel Christmas souvenirs

At the Welcome Centre Kieler Förde, at the Heikendorf Tourist Information and in the online shop, you will find a selection of exclusive Kiel Christmas souvenirs and gifts. Take a piece of your holiday home with you or increase your Christmas anticipation.

KIELGUTSCHEIN wird in Schleife eingepackt

Gift tip for Christmas

With the KIELGUTSCHEIN, you not only make Kiel residents happy, but also visitors to the city. It is accepted at several stands and attractions at the Christmas markets and can be redeemed all year round in around 120 shops, restaurants and service providers in and around Kiel.

Stay overnight in our partner hotels

Take a little time out and combine your visit to the Kiel Christmas markets with an overnight stay in one of our partner hotels.