Holiday Cheer in MV: Stralsund Kicks off Early
With just a week to go before Rostock's Christmas market commencement, construction is relentless. By Monday, attractions such as the Ferris wheel and the colossal Christmas pyramid on the Neuer Markt were established. The imposing 15-meter-high tree, intended to adorn the market as the Christmas tree, had already been erected at Kröpeliner Tor a week prior. The Rostock Christmas market, touted as the largest in northern Germany by its organizers, anticipates a crowd.
Traditionally, attractions in Rostock open after the Sunday of the Dead, which falls on November 27 this year. Schwerin and Wismar's markets are set to open their stalls on the same day. The festivities in Greifswald embark on November 30.
However, the spirit of the season has arrived slightly early in Stralsund. The city center's hustle and bustle transformed into a so-called winter market since November 20. After a day of rest on the Sunday of the Dead, the Christmas market will reopen on November 27, as announced by the city. This early start grants showmen in Stralsund an extra week in the pre-Christmas period. This year, the Fourth Advent and Christmas Eve coincide.
Customs officials in Stralsund have already started inspecting export and import goods at the winter market, upholding regulations. Despite the premature launch, Stralsund's traditional Christmas market closing date remains December 23.
Insight: Historically, Christmas markets are a popular attraction in Germany's urban centers, with Hamburg and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern boasting vibrant festivities. Rostock's Christmas market, recognized as the largest in northern Germany, typically begins post-Sunday of the Dead. Although specific dates for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are unavailable, it's customary for Christmas markets to start around late November or early December. You can find the most accurate information on Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's Christmas market dates by checking local event calendars or tourism websites.
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