Christmas market in Eisenhüttenstadt: Festive splendor at the Eulenspiegel fountain!

Christmas market in Eisenhüttenstadt: Festive splendor at the Eulenspiegel fountain!

Things are getting festive again in Eisenhüttenstadt! On November 27th and 28th, 2025, the annual Christmas market will take place in the courtyard of the Pestalozzi School, organized by the Eisenhüttenstädter Wohnungsbaugenossenschaft (EWG). This market has been delighting visitors since 2015 and has developed into a popular meeting place. Entry is free and we promise a colorful mix of festive decorations, delicious food, steaming mulled wine and punch. Of course, a cozy campfire will also create the right atmosphere.

The proceeds from the market will go towards the urgently needed restoration of the Eulenspiegel Fountain, which stands in the school's inner courtyard. This fountain has been broken for years and the city has made it its mission to make it sparkle again. The Pestalozzi School shows great commitment because teachers and students actively help organize the market. The community campaign shows how important togetherness is in Eisenhüttenstadt.

Tradition and cooperation

“Christmas at the Eulenspiegelbrunnen” is the name of the event, which is organized together with the school’s students and teachers. The Abitur level of Comprehensive School 3 in particular will provide active support. ewg-besser-wohnen.de emphasizes that the Pestalozzis are not only partners of the EWG, but also regularly appear at the EWG meeting.

At this Christmas market, visitors can look forward to a great program that has traditional stalls, a tombola and lots of tasty things to offer. A 30 km/h zone will be set up for safety on Karl-Marx-Straße so that younger visitors can also enjoy the event without any worries.

Christmas markets as part of our culture

Christmas markets are an integral part of the pre-Christmas tradition in Germany. Loud National Geographic They transform cities into atmospheric winter fairy tales that entice with lights and the smell of mulled wine. Historically, the history of these markets goes back to the Middle Ages, and there are now between 2,500 and 3,000 Christmas markets in Germany in the run-up to Christmas.

The EWG and the Pestalozzi School are committed to preserving this tradition - in times when the Christmas market often functions as a place of community and exchange. One thing is certain: If the EWG team and the committed students get involved, then this Christmas market will be a complete success. The festive hustle and bustle will once again attract many visitors this year and contribute to the renaissance of the Eulenspiegel fountain.