Christmas Markets and Concerts

When the first Advent light is lit, the time of the light-filled Christmas markets in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern begins again. From the Baltic Sea to the Lake District in Hanseatic towns with maritime flair, in front of romantic castles or in historic barns, the varied markets embellish the Advent season. Delicious smells of Christmas baked goods and regional specialties, such as the popular sea buckthorn wine, give the Advent markets a special charm. In combination with festive music and atmospheric light decorations, the numerous Christmas markets in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are always worth a trip.

• Hanseatic City of Rostock

In the Hanseatic city of Rostock, the largest Christmas market in the north invites you to the heart of Rostock's city center. Roasted almonds and hot mulled wine, fast-paced carousels and a Ferris wheel - that's the Christmas market in Rostock. As every year, Santa Claus himself will make the long journey from Scandinavia for the festive opening of the Christmas market.

• Hanseatic City of Stralsund

The Christmas market in the world heritage city of Stralsund is characterized by the flair of living history. History is reflected everywhere in the streets, squares and monuments. Against this Hanseatic backdrop, merchants and restaurateurs offer their goods and specialties.

• Hanseatic Cities Greifswald and Wismar

In the Hanseatic city of Greifswald, too, the Christmas ambience can be enjoyed. Surrounded by venerable gabled houses, the Christmas market in Wismar is also traditional and invites you to take a stroll.