At Christmas time, Lübeck features special and unique experiences when Christmas and Arts & Crafts fairs open. The impressive setting of Old Town Lübeck creates an outstanding and historic atmosphere.

Five Christmas and Arts & Crafts fairs invite to the Old Town of Lübeck

More than 200 stands in Lübeck's Old Town of offer candy, Christmas tree decoration, craftwork, etc., opened every day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.. The historic fairs, the fairytale forest at the churchyard of St. Mary's, and the big wheel at Koberg are special attractions. Unique offers and impressions are promised by the Arts and Crafts fairs at Hospital of the holy spirit (30.11 - 10.12.) and St. Peters church (28.11. - 16.12.).

Arts and crafts fair at St. Peters church

28.11.-16.12., St. Peters church, Schmiedestraße
In St. Peters more than 50 craftsmen and -women offer a wide variety of traditional and contemporary gift ideas, created by artists from Northern Germany. Strolling across the festively decorated fair you can admire toys, leather, soap-stone, pewter, ceramics, wood, clothing made from natural fibers, woolen accessories, felt, jewelry, glass and amber, and water-colour paintings. Snacks and Refreshments are served in the medieval courtyard.

Arts and crafts fair at Hospital of the holy spirit

30.11.-10.12, Hospital of the holy spirit, Koberg
The flair of the unusual, the wondrous, the practical, and the fun and fanciful is presented by more than 150 artisans, coming every year to Lübeck during Christmas time from Germany, Scandinavia, and the Baltic States.

Unique, the expansive array of top-quality arts and crafts: ceramics, wood, textiles, silk-design, felt, glass & crystal, jewelry, amber, watercolour paintings and cards, etc. Fresh homemade waffles, delicious cakes and beverages, wine and cheese, hot-spiced punch, soups, and sandwiches invite to stay and rest. Special music performances create a yuletide atmosphere.