The market will once again take place at the Mall of Fort Garry Place. While there's no entry fee, we kindly request a small donation of $2 per visitor to help cover the event's expenses, including rent, entertainment, equipment, sanitation, and security.

Visitors can look forward to all the usual favorites, such as German chocolates, "Stollen," "Glühwein" (mulled wine), and many other traditional German treats, along with a selection of hot German dishes. Throughout the weekend, entertainment will be available, and more than 60 tables of Manitoba crafters and vendors will showcase unique Christmas gifts. German Stollen, cakes and miscellaneous German food specialties are available for purchase in the main hall and upstairs in the café.



Proceeds from the Winnipeg Christkindlmarkt help support German culture, education, and events in Manitoba.

The History of the Famous German Christmas Market

Each year during the Advent season, Christmas Markets continue to be held in many German-speaking regions.

The origins of these markets trace back to the Middle Ages, when autumn fairs were organized for citizens to stock up on meat and other essential goods for the winter. The first documented Christmas Market appeared in the 12th century, and by the early 20th century, it had evolved into a cherished pre-Christmas tradition. These markets typically close before Christmas Day.



A typical Christmas Market is filled with numerous kiosks set up along city streets and squares, offering a variety of baked goods and regional delicacies, such as Printen, gingerbread, Berlin doughnuts, Spekulatius, and Stollen. Visitors can also enjoy sweet treats like chocolate figures, cotton candy, roasted almonds, and hot chestnuts, along with hearty dishes. Popular drinks include the traditional "Glühwein" (mulled wine) and "Weihnachtsbock," a rich-tasting seasonal beer. Additionally, many stalls feature Christmas decorations, tree ornaments like glass baubles, poinsettias, tinsel, as well as handmade crafts such as nativity scenes, candle arches, and incense figurines.