21.11.-23.12.2024 (24.11. closed)
Romantic. Nordic. Genuine.
The town hall square
Under this motto, the Kiel Christmas Village welcomes all visitors! The cosy huts evoke the flair of a colourful village square in the neighbouring Scandinavian countries. Stroll through the inviting village and enjoy the warm atmosphere.
Opening hours
21.11 to 23 December 2024
(closed on 24 November, the Sunday of the dead)
Sunday - Thursday 11 am to 9 pm
Friday - Saturday 11 am to 10 pm
The Kiel Christmas Village
Kiel's Christmas village impresses with its authenticity, originality and hospitality. The huts, designed according to Scandinavian wooden house architecture , turn the town hall square into a festive village. On the historic carousel from 1900, everyone can find a place on one of the lovingly designed horses, carriages or figures.
There is also a carillon with a gnome parade again this year. Every hour on the hour, the elves will make their rounds from door to door - together with the wooden Hein Daddel, the THW zebra mascot. The gnome round is accompanied by music from the glockenspiel.
Accessibility: The Kiel Christmas Village generally meets the requirements for accessibility and the site is accessible for wheelchair users. Appropriate sanitary facilities are available.
Wichtelflug & fairytale time
Three times a day, a mini cog, pulled by six reindeer, flies over the Christmas market on Kiel's town hall square. Ki(e)lian the elf tells his very personal story about why presents are distributed by ship instead of sleigh in Kiel.
- The gnome flight takes place daily at 4 pm, 6 pm, and 7:30 pm.
- Fairytale time with the gnome is daily after the first gnome flight at 4 pm.
A selfie with Stolle the stork
This year, one bright new feature is particularly eye-catching. In the middle of the Christmas village, the three metre high stork Stolle, the mascot of Holstein Kiel, shines and offers an attractive photo point not only for football fans.
Town hall tower ride
Enjoy the incomparable panorama of Kiel from a height of 67 metres. After the guided tour of the city's landmark, you will climb to the platform of the building, which was erected between 1907 and 1911. From this bird's eye view, you have a unique view from the beautifully illuminated stalls of the Christmas village in the city centre to the cruise port - an ideal starting point for individual exploration of the city.
Kiel Christmas souvenir stand
You will find a selection of exclusive Kiel Christmas souvenirs and gift items 'made in Kiel' at our souvenir stand on the town hall square at number 18. All gift ideas are also available at the Welcome Centre Kieler Förde, at the Tourist Information Heikendorf and in our online shop. Take a piece of your holiday home with you or increase your anticipation for Christmas!
Contact us
Organiser:
Grandezza Entertainment GmbH
Contact form: www.weihnachtsdorf-kiel.de/kontakt
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.