Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem returns for its 33rd year, featuring artisans and craftspeople, performances, delicious food, St. Nicholas, and the return of popular German ornament manufacturer Käthe Wohlfahrt.
Named one of the top holiday markets in the world by Travel + Leisure and one of the top holiday markets in North America by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice competition, the Bethlehem Christmas market is known for its unique holiday shopping experience featuring thousands of unique handmade gifts right here in the Christmas City.
November 14–16
November 21–23
November 28–30
December 4–7
December 11–14
December 18–21
Thursdays & Sundays: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fridays & Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursdays & Fridays: $12.50 (in advance); $13.50 (day-of)
Saturdays & Sundays: $14.50 (in advance); $15.50 (day-of)
Special Savings Fridays 5–8 p.m.: Free admission
Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem, presented by Univest Financial®, takes place at PNC Plaza SteelStacks at 645 E. First St., Bethlehem.
Free public parking for Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem and SteelStacks is available next to Christkindlmarkt. Accessible parking is offered in limited spaces, and all parking on campus is first-come, first-served.
Public parking is available at:
From stunning fine art photos of the Christmas City to handmade Moravian glass stars, Christkindlmarkt offers a one-of-a-kind shopping experience that focuses on handcrafted gifts created by local and regional artisans, as well as holiday décor and collectibles provided by some of the region’s top Christmas vendors. Local favorites, including Christmas Shoppe by Domaci, Donegal Square & McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub, Stroopies, and Eight Oaks Farm Distillery, will be on hand to sell their wares.
Experience more than just shopping at Christkindlmarkt! There's a full schedule of performers every day of the market. Bring the kids to visit with St. Nicholas and then make some holiday crafts at the Crayola Creativity Station. Watch as an ice block is sculpted into a work of art. Create your own glass artwork with the ArtsQuest Hot Glass Experience.
Presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health, Winter Wonderland transforms the Levitt Pavilion lawn into an expanded holiday village. This new footprint brings more space, fresh experiences, and added holiday cheer for Christkindlmarkt visitors.
As with past years, Christkindlmarkt will feature a variety of delicacies, including holiday fare like strudel, German bratwurst, and Christmas cookies. Guests will find a variety of food options throughout the grounds, including a vast selection of beers, hot toddies, and other beverages.
Germany’s Käthe Wohlfahrt will be on hand for all eight weeks, marking its 23rd straight year at the event. Renowned for its exquisite, handmade nutcrackers, incense smokers, pyramids, schwibbogens and wood, glass and pewter ornaments, the company offers more than 2,000 products, making it a popular destination for patrons.
