Christmas market in Bremen 2026

Comfortable travel by train

The Christmas market in Bremen is special because of its location near the Old Town Hall and the Weser River. Besides the traditional Christmas market, Bremen also has a medieval market, complete with artisans in medieval clothes and old crafts. It is like stepping back in time.

A great Christmas trip to Bremen

Bremen has a riverside 'Schlachte-Zauber', where you can enjoy maritime specialities. You can buy handmade products in stalls resembling old ships. All this makes the Christmas market in Bremen really unique and worth a visit.

When is the Christmas market in Bremen?

The Christmas market in Bremen will be open from 23 November to 23 December 2026 ( subject to change).

Your trip to Bremen with ICE

ICE runs 5 a day from the Netherlands to Germany. With ICE you can relax and travel quickly and comfortably. When departing from Amsterdam, you will only have to change trians once in Osnabrück. 4.15 hours later you will arrive at the Christmas market in Bremen. Ticket prices start at € 28 per person.
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Route	Travel time	Transfer	Header	Header
Amsterdam - Bremen	4.15	1	Content	Content
Amersfoort - Bremen	3.39	1	Content	Content
Utrecht - Bremen	4.08	2	Content	Content
Rotterdam - Bremen	5.04	2	Content	Content
Arnhem - Bremen	4.04	2	Content	Content

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Going to the Christmas market after 12 December 2026?

Going to a Christmas market? Good news: most Christmas markets open as early as November. You can already buy train tickets to Christmas markets until 12 December.

Do you want to visit a Christmas market after 12 December? Then, in some cases, you will have to be a little patient when buying train tickets. Due to a new schedule from 13 December, we cannot yet sell some tickets. But don't worry. We can let you know when tickets are available on your desired travel day:

Click on your desired travel time in the calendar
Click on 'set alert' and enter your email address
You will receive an email as soon as the tickets are available

This way you will always be the first to know and benefit from the lowest prices.

What else can you do in Bremen?

Bremen is a charming city with a rich history, beautiful architecture and vibrant culture. Highlights include the town hall and the statue of the Bremen Town Musicians. Based on the Grimm brothers' fairy tale, this famous statue is one of the city's most photographed landmarks.