Discover the festive atmosphere in Giessen with our detailed event guide. From locals to holiday visitors, everyone will find the most beautiful aspects of the Advent season in our central Hessian city.
The historic marketplace transforms into an atmospheric Christmas market, surrounded by the characteristic half-timbered houses of the old town. Traditional market stalls extend from Seltersweg to Kirchenplatz, while the city theater and the Old Castle provide a picturesque backdrop. The neighboring cities of Wetzlar and Marburg, just 20 minutes away, complement the region's winter offerings with their medieval Christmas markets.
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Giessen Christmas Market (Giessen) • 0.3 miles
Festive market with a new range of offerings
Grünberger Gallusmarkt (Grünberg) • 12.2 miles
A multi-day festival blending traditional market, art exhibition, and fairground fun.
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Events Around Wetzlar
St. Gallus Market Wetzlar (Wetzlar)
Over 130 market stalls and a funfair
Wetzlar Costumed Historical Tours (Wetzlar)
Historical characters bring city history to life
Events Around Butzbach
Christmas Concert by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band (Butzbach)
Christmas concert by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band
12th Butzbach Late Night Shopping (Butzbach)
Extended shopping hours with unique shop promotions
Events Around Bad Nauheim
Bad Nauheim Christmas Market (Bad Nauheim)
Festive wooden huts with arts, crafts, and seasonal treats
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