Christmas markets in the Harz Mountains

Enjoy the pre-Christmas atmosphere in the Oberharz

Visit many beautiful Christmas markets in the Harz Mountains at Christmas time. You are sure to find a Christmas present or two at the Christmas markets in the Harz Mountains.

Be inspired by the regional arts and crafts and take a leisurely stroll through the Christmas market. Afterwards, you can warm your hands with a cup of mulled wine.

Upcoming events

3rd Advent weekend: Advent magic in the courtyard

Experience the Christmas spirit on 12 and 13 December in the festively decorated inner courtyard of the main building of Clausthal University of Technology (Adolph-Roemer-Straße 2a)! On Friday from 6pm to 10pm and Saturday from 12pm to 10pm, Clausthal-Zellerfeld clubs and societies invite you to enjoy mulled wine, punch, delicious treats and lovingly crafted souvenirs.

A special highlight: St Nicholas will visit at 2 pm on Saturday and bring a little surprise for all the children. Come along and enjoy the Advent season!

from the 4th weekend in Advent: Altenau winter market

The Altenau winter market in the market garden awaits visitors from 19 to 31 December 2025. Look forward to festive stalls, pre-Christmas music and the big New Year's Eve party with DJ!

© GLC AG

Christmassy Oberharz 2025

Advent and Christmas season full of highlights - with new offers, festive markets and an enchanting Christmas atmosphere!

  • 29-30 November | Christmas shift at the Upper Harz Mining Museum | Clausthal-Zellerfeld | more information
  • 30 November | Advent magic for young and old - Christmas crafts | Wildemann | more information
  • 5-7 December | 2nd Upper Harz Advent Magic at St. Salvatoris Church | Clausthal-Zellerfeld | more information
  • 6 December | St. Nicholas comes to the Harz holiday world | Clausthal-Zellerfeld | more information
  • 6 December | Harz Days of Enjoyment with St. Nicholas | Clausthal-Zellerfeld | more information
  • 6-7 December | Rustic Christmas in the Biermünz'Gewölbe | Clausthal-Zellerfeld | more information
  • 7 December | Advent singing in the Marktkirche zum Hl. Geist | Clausthal-Zellerfeld | more information
  • 7 December | Advent magic for young and old - Christmas stories | Wildemann | more information
  • 12-13 December | Clausthal Advent Magic in the courtyard of Clausthal University of Technology | Clausthal-Zellerfeld
  • 13th December | Christmas lights tour | Clausthal-Zellerfeld
  • 13 December | Grinch alarm at the Harz Welcome Center Torfhaus | Torfhaus | more info
  • 13 December | Christmas market at the Wildemann volunteer fire brigade | Wildemann
  • 14 December | Beat Father Christmas at Glowgolf | Wildemann | more information
  • 14 December | Advent magic for young and old - Christmas biscuit houses | Wildemann | more information
  • 19-31 December | Winter market | Altenau | more information
  • 21 December | Advent magic for young and old - Christmas film | Wildemann | more information
  • 23 December | Christmas hike with the Harzklub ZV Wildemann | Wildemann
  • 26 December | Puppet theatre "Christmas in the Adventure Bay" | Altenau
  • 27 December | Winter hike (maybe with snow) with the Harzklub ZV Altenau | Altenau

Christmas markets in the region

Visit many beautiful Christmas markets in the Harz Mountains at Christmas time. You are sure to find a Christmas present or two at the Christmas markets in the Harz Mountains. Be inspired by the regional arts and crafts and take a leisurely stroll around the Christmas market. Afterwards, you can warm your hands with a cup of mulled wine.

  • Wernigerode Christmas market | 21 November to 06 December 2026 |more info
  • Goslar Christmas Market and Christmas Forest | 26 November to 30 December 2025 |more info
  • Advent at the Kurhaus Bad Sachsa | Bad Sachsa | 12 to 14 December 2025 | more info
  • Christmas Rammelsberg | 13 to 14 December 2025 |more info