The best winter and Christmas markets in Bremen 2025
👢 The festive season is lacing up your winter boots, the mulled wine pots are being heated up and you're looking for the best Christmas market in Bremen 2025?
Then you've come to the right place!
From Bremen city center to Überseestadt, from the traditional Christmas market on Rathausplatz to the cozy winter village in Findorff - we have put together the top Christmas markets in Bremen for you. 🎄
🔍 Looking for your favorite Christmas market in Bremen?
🤶 Imagine strolling through a Bremen Christmas market, the scent of cinnamon and pine needles floating in the air, while the lights of the Schlachte glitter in the water of the Weser. Doesn't that sound like the perfect winter evening? Mulled wine, roasted almonds and lots of festive magic await you! Grab your mug of mulled wine & let us guide you through the most magical Christmas and winter markets in Bremen! 🕯
Whether you're looking for opening times, the best stalls or simply the perfect Christmas atmosphere - we have all the information you need. From the 45th DRK Christmas market in the city center to the absolute Bremen classic on Rathhausplatz - you're guaranteed to find your very own Christmas hotspot here! ✨
Who knows, maybe you'll discover your new favorite Christmas market or find the perfect gift for your difficult Aunt Erna.
One thing's for sure: this tour will make you the ultimate Christmas market pro in Bremen! 😇
Der Bremer Weihnachtsmarkt
💜 The kingpin among Bremen's Christmas and winter markets! Just a few days after the DRK Christmas Market, the Bremen Christmas Market starts on Rathausplatz and impresses with traditional crafts, beautiful rides, wonderful lights and a unique backdrop. Anyone who only drinks a mulled wine here has only themselves to blame.
Winterstrand
🎄 A little away from the city center, but definitely worth a visit, you will find the Vegesacker Winterspaß. A Christmas market in Bremen that scores with its rich program. (Be sure to check out all the events at the location) Be part of this Christmassy, heavenly experience.
Lichter der Neustadt
From 27.11., the Neustadt in Bremen will once again be filled with Christmas spirit and you can visit and experience a little Christmas dream in a lovingly designed area in front of the Südbad. This Christmas market is particularly captivating with its unique play of lights and provides you with true Christmas magic. 💡
Findorffer Winterdorf
🚂 In 2025, the Findorf Winter Village will be the first Christmas market to open its mulled wine stalls. And with its duration from 8 November to February, it is also one of the longest-running Christmas markets in Bremen. Surrounded by the charm of the historic Jan Reiner locomotive, you can enjoy delicious mulled wine, munch on food and meet all kinds of great people.
Ansgari Winterwald
In the middle of the shopping street in Bremen's city center, you will find a giant, glowing fox in the Ansgari Quarter. It is the feature of the Christmas market there. In addition to mulled wine and snacks, it's a great place to watch other people in the Christmas rush as they hurry past the Christmas market to find their next present. 👀
HafenWiehnacht - Weihnachtsmarkt Überseestadt
📅 The 2nd Advent weekend comes with an exclusive Christmas market that is only open for this very weekend. Maritime, rustic and cozy, a small village of huts welcomes you at Speicher XI in Überseestadt. If you want to sip a mulled wine here, you should set a reminder in your calendar.
Schlachte-Zauber an der Weserpromenade Bremen
At the same time, the magic of the Christmas market on the Schlachte in Bremen unfolds. Here you can experience a wonderful Christmas market in a dreamy, maritime ambience where you will find beautiful gifts, good cheer and a Christmassy atmosphere. This Christmas market has always been one of the favorites in Bremen's Christmas market landscape.⚓
45. DRK-Weihnachtsmarkt
This Friday and Saturday only, the Bremen Chamber of Crafts is once again hosting the Christmas market for the warmest of hearts. It is the traditional Christmas market (for 45 years, wow) of the German Red Cross. There is coffee, cake, arts and crafts and simply a great Christmas atmosphere. Only Friday and Saturday the 12th + 13th.
👐 Now you're all set for a stroll through pre-Christmas Bremen!
We hope you enjoyed our little guide. But remember: the Christmas markets are just the beginning of the winter fun in Bremen!
😏 And if you've had your fill of mulled wine, you can find even more great winter events in Bremen in our app.
From concerts that will make your ears ring, to theater performances that will transport you to other worlds, to exhibitions that will broaden your horizons - there's something for everyone in the Rausgegangen app. And the best thing? You can even buy tickets directly in the app or, with a bit of luck, win coveted guest list places!
⛄ We wish you a wonderful winter time full of magical moments, whether at the Christmas market or at one of the many other events in Bremen. And who knows - maybe we'll see you at the next event!
P.S.: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @rausgegangenbremen for the latest updates and insider tips. See you soon and stay rausgegangen!
Frequently asked questions about Christmas and winter markets in Bremen
Here you will find quick & short answers to the most frequently asked questions about Christmas markets in Bremen. If you have a question that you think many others have the same question about, feel free to send us a DM on Instagram.
When will the Christmas markets in Bremen open in 2025?
The Findorf Winter Village kicks off this year on November 8, 2025, but most Christmas markets in Bremen, including the Bremen Christmas Market on the market square and the Schlachte Magic, open on November 24, 2025. ⏰
Which are the most popular Christmas markets in Bremen?
The best-known Christmas markets in Bremen are the Bremen Christmas market around the market square, the Schlachte-Zauber on the Weser promenade, the Findorff winter village and the Vegesack winter fun. 🥰
What are the opening hours of Bremen's Christmas markets?
Bremen's Christmas market on the market square is open Monday to Thursday from 10 am to 8:30 pm, on Fridays and Saturdays until 9 pm and on Sundays from 11 am to 8:30 pm. The Schlachte-Zauber opens daily from 11 am. For the exact opening times of all other markets - just scroll up. 😏
What makes the Bremen Christmas market special?
Bremen's Christmas market is considered one of the most beautiful in Germany. It impresses with its historic backdrop at the UNESCO World Heritage Town Hall and Roland, over 170 festively decorated stalls and romantic lighting.
What attractions are there at the Schlachte-Zauber Christmas market in Bremen?
The Schlachte-Zauber offers a medieval ambience with historic ships, craftsmen, jugglers and traditional taverns. Visitors can immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the Hanseatic era & store for handmade gifts for their loved ones at home.
Is there a Christmas market in Bremen that is open longer?
Yes, the Findorf Winter Village in Bremen is already open from November 8th, offers Christmas flair every day from 5 pm and lasts until February.
