The Québec City German Christmas Market is an illuminated and truly magical Christmas village, in the heart of Old Québec. It’s a free event accessible to all, with a diverse program that will please young and old alike. This is a perfect opportunity to discover German and European Christmas traditions, through extraordinary performances and activities.
It’s also the chance to taste traditional European cuisine and enjoy a glass of mulled wine, a fresh pretzel and other delicious German specialties. It is the ideal place for epicureans who wish to discover the different products that make up the richness of the Québec terroir.
Finally, it’s the opportunity to have a close contact with craftsmen and craftswomen from Québec, Germany and Europe, to truly understand and appreciate their art. It’s the perfect destination to find original gifts, made with love and carefully selected.
Whatever your reason to visit, the Québec City German Christmas Market is an occasion to enjoy an unforgettable experience, with family or friends.
Why a German Christmas Market … in Québec City?
The reason is very simple … Old Québec has all the charm needed to recreate the festive atmosphere of the major European Christmas markets. It is a welcoming and warm place, even during the cold winter! It is a place rich in history, where we can reconnect with traditions. By choosing this location, the mission of the Market was clear: to bring to the visitors all the magic of the authentic German experience, in Québec City!
Each year, the German Christmas Market offers Quebecers and tourists the most beautiful Christmas gift: a free event, where kids and grown-ups can rediscover the magic of the Holiday season and live an unforgettable experience!
The Québec City German Christmas Market is proud to be a part of the Regroupement des marchés de Noël du Québec.
This year, the Québec City German Christmas Market has five sites for you to discover in the heart of Old Québec:

#1 The Bergdorf – The Desjardins Alpine Village, at Place d’Youville
#2 The Marktplatz presented by Galeries de la Capitale, at place de l’Hôtel-de-Ville
#3 The jardins de l’Hôtel-de-Ville
#4 Sainte-Anne Street
#5 The Christmas Castle presented by Fairmont Le Château Frontenact, at Place d’Armes

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