21.11.-23.12.2024 (24.11. closed)
Holstenplatz - The original since 1973
The Christmas market on Holstenplatz has a fresh new look and traditionally attracts visitors for a winter stroll with a balanced mix of arts and crafts, punch and tasty treats.
Winter forest on Holstenplatz
Holstenplatz remains cosy even when it's cold or the weather in northern Germany is cold, as it is partly transformed into a cosy winter forest with inviting lounge areas with seating containers to sit under cover and round tables to linger at.
Numerous illuminated fir trees are of course a must. Once again, 99 illuminated LED stars hang in the trees. The approximately one kilometre long LED garland with thousands of light points also decorates the gables of the Christmas market stalls and creates a festive atmosphere on the market square.
The popular selfie points are an absolute highlight: forest animals as well as the large deer and Santa Claus make for very special Christmas photo opportunities. For the first time, visitors can capture fun memories of their Christmas market stroll in a photo booth.
Opening hours
21.11.-23.12.2024
(closed on 24 November, the Sunday of the dead)
Sunday - Wednesday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday - Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Special dates
Kiel brass ensemble with choirmaster for joint Advent singing
- 1. Advent - 01.12. from 4-5 pm at Holstenplatz (under the canopy)
- 3. Advent - 15.12. from 16-17 at Holstenplatz (under the canopy)
Father Christmas hands out sweets on Advent Sundays
- 1. Advent 01.12. from 3-5 pm
- 2. Advent 08.12. from 3-5 pm
- 3. Advent 15.12. from 3-5 pm
- 4. Advent 22.12. from 3-5 pm
Charitable punch stalls Holstenstr. (near Schrevenbrücke)
- Round Table: on Friday, 29 November, 6 December, 13 December, 20 December from 2 pm to 2 pm each day
- Kiel Lions Clubs: on Saturday, 30.11., 07.12., 14.12. from 11-22 h each day
- Marine: from Mon-Thu, 16-19 Dec. from 14-22 hrs.
- Lions Club Kiel-Baltic: on Tuesday, 24th December at noon in front of the Kieler Nachrichten building on the occasion of the trombone concert
Contact persons
Ms Sievers & Ms Bergandy
Landeshauptstadt Kiel
Ordnungsamt, Abteilung für Gewerbe und kommunaler Verbraucherschutz - Märkte, Sondernutzungen
Tel: 0431 / 901 2587
Tel: 0431 / 901 4297
Mail: weihnachtsmarkt(at)kiel.de
Voucher booklet
Enjoy the benefits of the Christmas voucher booklet and save up to 50% on treats, hot drinks, handicrafts and experiences at selected stands.
KielVoucher
For the first time, you can pay with the KielGutschein at the Kiel Christmas markets. It remains valid after Christmas and can be redeemed all year round in around 120 shops and restaurants in 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.