Hauptkirche St. Michaelis with kids

The Hauptkirche St. Michaelis on Englische Planke in the Neustadt has, for more than 100 years, invited visitors on the first weekend of Advent to the Christmas market around the Michel. In 2026 it is open from November 27 to 29: Friday from 3 to 7 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Exhibitors show handicrafts, jewelry and Christmas decorations, and there is also mulled wine, bratwurst and homemade cakes. In the fir forest, children can bake Stockbrot (bread on a stick) over fire baskets and ride the children's carousel on the church square. On Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 6 p.m., crafts with children take place in the Café der Generationen in the parish hall, and at 3 p.m. each day there is "Singen – Hören – Staunen" (Sing – Listen – Marvel), a program for families and children. The market opens on Friday afternoon with the illumination of the big fir tree, accompanied by the Kinder- und Jugendsingschule.