About the Southampton German Christmas Market 2009

Herzlich Willkommen - A Hearty Welcome

Saturday 21st November, 2009 – Wednesday 23rd December, 2009.

Christmas Market Opening Hours: 10.00am - 6.30pm with later opening times throughout the month of December. Please note, Sunday Trading Laws apply.

The Southampton Weihnachtsmarkt returns for its sixth successful year to bring German Christmas festive cheer to Southampton residents and visitors. You can find this festive institution directly outside the principal entrance to West Quay Shopping Centre in the pedestrian sector of Above Bar Street. Click here for directions and map

Make the most of this distinctive fun shopping experience to lighten your festive shopping chores. You can find hundreds of interesting and unusual gifts and food so make sure you come down and experience everything from exotic hand-crafted items and interesting present ideas. Click here for more information about our fantastic gift stalls

If you are pushed for time why don’t you eat “On the Market” as the Germans say. With no fewer than 10 excellent German Food Stalls offering an extensive variety of high-quality, fresh and tasty foods, you will definitely not go hungry ! You can also enjoy some amazing German food and drink, sip on a warming Cherry Glühwein or a mug of imported German Beer from Leipzig. Click here for more information about our food stalls.

Market entertainment includes two funfair rides for the children complimented by a programme of Christmas and secular musical events to be staged on the Central Circle

Everybody is welcome to enjoy this year’s Southampton German Christmas Market !