Christmas markets in the Bay of Lübeck

The Christmas season at Timmendorfer Strand and throughout the Bay of Lübeck is a real winter highlight and offers a very special experience for the whole family and anyone looking for a Christmas adventure on the Baltic Sea. During this festive season, the coastal region is transformed into an atmospheric Christmas paradise with romantic Christmas markets, bright decorations and warming mulled wine. Whether it's a contemplative winter excursion or a weekend full of Advent spirit - the Christmas markets on the Baltic Sea offer something special for every taste. Here you will find an overview of the most beautiful Christmas markets and Advent excursion tips around Timmendorfer Strand!

The Christmassy fishing harbour in Niendorf exudes a very special charm. ‘Fischers Wiehnacht’ is one of the most maritime Christmas markets on the Baltic Sea, where locals and visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the festively decorated boats. Culinary highlights such as fish sandwiches and mulled wine as well as regional handicrafts await you here - a perfect opportunity to experience Christmas on the beach!

Date: 29 November - 01 December
Location: Niendorf harbour
Highlights: Maritime Christmas market, regional delicacies, boats decorated for Christmas
Directions: Around five minutes on foot towards the harbour

The Christmas market in the centre of Timmendorfer Strand is a classic for the Advent season. One highlight is the varied music programme, which takes place in the ‘glass tent’ on a festively decorated show stage. In addition to traditional Christmas carols, the music programme also entertains visitors with modern hits and old classics that perfectly complement the Christmas magic. Amidst the illuminated stalls and fragrant mulled wine stands, the music spreads a cheerful yet contemplative mood, creating a perfect Advent experience for families and friends alike. The Timmendorfer Strand Christmas market is ideal for a relaxed Advent outing by the sea and invites you to linger every day from 12:00 noon. Father Christmas himself drops by daily between 15:00 and 16:00 and makes the eyes of visitors young and old light up.

Dates: 14 December - 01 January
Location: Timmendorfer Platz
Highlights: Christmas magic on the beach, mulled wine stalls, festive decorations
Directions: On foot: Walk along the beach promenade towards Timmendorfer Strand for around 40 minutes. The distance is about 3 kilometres. By bus: Get off at the bus stop ‘Niendorfer Hafen’ and take bus number 40 in the direction of Timmendorf ZOB and get off at the bus stop ‘Timmendorfer Strand’. Please refer to the timetables at the bus stops for the current journey times.

During the Advent season, Lübeck transforms into the radiant Christmas city of the north, which is known for its special variety of Christmas markets. Whether it's the magic of the historic Christmas market, the maritime flair of the harbour glow or a trip to the fairytale heroes in the enchanting fairytale forest - Lübeck's festive markets are a perfect destination for anyone who wants to experience a contemplative and atmospheric pre-Christmas season. A particularly popular destination is the Niederegger Christmas bazaar, where visitors can sample the famous marzipan specialities and discover fine souvenirs. The arts and crafts market in the historic Heiligen-Geist-Hospital is also an insider tip: in this impressive, centuries-old building, you can admire true works of art and high-quality craftsmanship.

Dates: End of November to end of December
Location: Lübeck city centre, only 20 km from Timmendorfer Strand
Highlights: Various Christmas markets between the cosy alleyways of Lübeck, Niederegger Christmas bazaar, arts and crafts market in the Heiligen-Geist-Hospital
Directions: Can be reached by car from Timmendorfer Strand in around 30 minutes; public transport (bus line 40 or train RB85) offers a stress-free return journey after a mulled wine

The small Christmas market in Travemünde puts visitors in a contemplative mood right on the coast. In addition to the mulled wine stall, which is cosily housed in an old fisherman's cottage, there is a small but fine selection of handicrafts and culinary delights. An Advent weekend on the Baltic Sea can be particularly romantic here.

Dates: During the Advent weekends
Location: Vorderreihe Travemünde, at and in the cruise terminal
Highlights: Three large illuminated moose, small coastal Christmas market, maritime atmosphere
Directions: Around 15 minutes by car or by bus line 40 from Timmendorfer Strand and Niendorf

The Pronstorf Christmas at Pronstorf Estate is an insider tip for an Advent excursion to rural Schleswig-Holstein and offers a Christmas experience with a historical backdrop. The old estate barns, granaries and stables such as the oat barn, the cowshed and the coach house provide the ideal setting for a cosy atmosphere with a wide range of handicrafts and regional delicacies. The historic manor house, built in 1728, is the centrepiece and awakens the anticipation of Christmas with its 24 large windows, numbered like an Advent calendar and decorated with golden bows.

Dates: 15 November - 15 December | Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 11:00 - 18:00
Location: Pronstorf Estate, Schleswig-Holstein
Highlights: Historic ambience, baroque manor house as an Advent calendar, fine arts and crafts, flickering fire baskets
Directions: Approximately 40 minutes away by car; an ideal excursion into the surrounding countryside

The Kiwanis Christmas at the castle is a special tip for anyone looking for a fairytale Christmas atmosphere. Against the backdrop of Eutin Castle, there is a festively decorated dwarf forest, handmade products and musical interludes. A romantic Christmas market in northern Germany that delights visitors every year.

Date: Second weekend of Advent; 07 December from 13:00 - 20:00 and 08 December from 12:00 - 18:00
Location: Eutin Castle
Highlights: Festively illuminated castle, dwarf forest, mulled wine stand and live music
Directions: Around 35 minutes by car from Timmendorfer Strand