Hanover Christmas Markets 2026 – Markets in the City and Region

Christmas village at the main station

The small Ferris wheel is the landmark of the new Roncalli Christmas market in front of the main station.

From November 23 through December 30, the Roncalli Market Team will bring a new kind of winter charm to the capital of Lower Saxony.

 Inspired by Lower Saxony's half-timbered architecture, the many different huts create a rustic atmosphere and ensure a peaceful Advent season at the Hanover Christmas Market.

Pure nostalgia meets virtual reality

More than 50 vendors offer their wares, lovingly displayed in nostalgic huts: original gift ideas, artisans—some of whom demonstrate their craft on-site for the public—and, of course, an extensive and high-quality selection of food and drink. The selection is vast and varied. A ride on the historic Ferris wheel offers a view stretching far beyond Hanover, decked out in Christmas decorations, or out over the twinkling lights of the Roncalli Christmas Village. And when a very special Christmas story is projected onto the historic facade of the main train station, young and old alike delight in the festive, Christmassy atmosphere. 

The Christmas market at the main station.

Highlights

  • Projection: Every day at 5pm, 6:30pm and 8pm, the historic façade of the main station sparkles with lights and tells a special Christmas story.
  • Ferris Wheel: A ride on the historic Ferris wheel offers a breathtaking view of the festively lit city and the entire Hannover Christmas market.
  • Restaurant & Café: This historic restaurant-café is a true gem and enchants visitors with its unique atmosphere. It invites you to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and indulge in culinary delights while relaxing in its cozy ambiance. The menu is available as a PDF on the Christmas Village website. Reservations are available for groups of 20 or more by emailing info@salento-eventcatering.de
  • VR carriage: The ride on the reindeer carriage through a wintry Christmas landscape is digital and fast-paced and captivates the senses. Innovative fun for young and old!

Dates

November 23, 2026, through December 23, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

December 24, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

December 26, 2026, through December 30, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Location

Ernst-August-Platz
Ernst-August-Platz
30159 Hannover

To top