Historic Christmas market

Glittering lights in the shadow of the cathedral

The Christmas season in Mainz is so atmospheric: the Mainz Christmas market with its festively decorated stalls shines against the historic backdrop of the 1000-year-old St. Martin’s Cathedral. You will find the romantic Christmas village on Fischtorplatz.

Carousels and handmade toys make children’s hearts beat faster on the cathedral squares.

The eleven-metre-high, richly decorated Christmas pyramid enchants visitors directly at the Höfchen, the main entrance to the market. Just a few steps further on, the hand-carved, life-size nativity figures in front of the Gotthard Chapel of St. Martin’s Cathedral are impressive. At the lower entrance to the market, 18 hand-carved angel figures leisurely make their rounds on the roof of the nine-meter-high music box.

• Official opening by Lord Mayor Nino Haase on Thursday, November 27 at 5 p.m.
• November 27 to December 23, 2025
  Sunday to Thursday 11:00 – 20:30, Friday and Saturday 11:00 – 21:00On December 23, the Christmas market ends at 19:00.

Picture: (c) Carsten Costard