KASSEL FAIRY TALE CHRISTMAS MARKET
FROM 23.11. TO 30.12. DAILY* FROM 11 A.M. TO 8 P.M.
- GASTRONOMY OPEN UNTIL 10 P.M.
Magical, funny, brave, ...
... and in 2026, even brave. Because this year, the Kassel Fairy Tale Christmas Market is all about “The Brave Little Tailor”: a story of wit, courage, and the great art of turning small things into something big.
This year’s Fairy Tale Christmas Market opens on November 23 and invites you to enjoy romantic moments for two and convivial evenings with friends and colleagues through December 30. In addition to hot mulled wine and the scent of almonds, you can of course once again expect everything that has made the Kassel Fairy Tale Christmas Market the most popular of its kind in Hesse: Between Königsplatz and Friedrichsplatz, downtown Kassel transforms into a sparkling sea of lights, offering a breathtaking view from the Ferris wheel. In the cozy Fairy Tale Forest, you can spend the evening in a rustic atmosphere, while the world’s largest fairy tale pyramid greets you from afar. The popular fairy tale slide is back again this year, inviting you to enjoy a thrilling slide down Treppenstraße!
If you’re still looking for unique gift ideas, you’re guaranteed to find something at the fairy-tale-themed stalls— and the many food stands will satisfy almost any culinary craving.
*closed Dec. 24-26
