Temperatures are rising, summer is approaching – and Hildesheim Marketing GmbH is already beginning preparations for the Christmas season. To ensure that the Hildesheim Christmas Market 2026 once again becomes a place of encounter, creativity, and engagement, the call for applications for special participation formats is already open.

“We introduce ourselves!” – The “Zum Reindeer” post office as a stage for engagement

The "Zum Reindeer" post office is once again inviting young and old to send their wishes and create special memories: Children can drop off their stamped wish lists directly at the post office until Friday, December 11th. The letters will then be forwarded to the Himmelsthür Christmas post office.

Following its regular operations, the post office will be open from December 12th to 23rd, serving as a free information and activity center for volunteer organizations, cultural institutions, and Hildesheim clubs and associations, under the motto "We introduce ourselves!" Located directly by the fountain in the historic market square, next to the popular "Reindeer" photo opportunity, it will be a place for meeting, exchanging ideas, and getting involved. Here, stories can be shared, projects presented, donations collected, and new members recruited.

Hildesheim Marketing GmbH supports the participating institutions with targeted public relations work – including on the website, in press releases and on social media. 

Further information, the application form and the terms and conditions of participation can be found at:

www.hildesheim-tourismus.de/weihnachtsmarkt

AdventsAtelier – New temporary space for arts and crafts, design and manufacturing – Apply now!

For the first time, Hildesheim Marketing GmbH is launching the new special format “AdventsAtelier – The Exchange Hut for Arts and Crafts” for the year 2026. 

The Advent Workshop is awarded on a weekly rotating basis to craftspeople, designers, manufacturers, and artists with their own handcrafted products. The aim is to enrich the Hildesheim Christmas market with a diverse and high-quality selection of arts and crafts, design, and creative manufacturing.

Applications must be submitted using the official application form. The application deadline is June 30, 2026.

Further information, the application form and the terms and conditions of participation can be found at:
www.hildesheim-tourismus.de/weihnachtsmarkt

Designing the Christmas market together

“With the new formats, we want to make the Christmas market even more diverse and at the same time offer local stakeholders a visible stage,” said Friederike Schierz of Hildesheim Marketing GmbH. 

By publishing the call for applications early, Hildesheim Marketing GmbH wants to allow sufficient time to develop concepts, plan actions and prepare for participation in peace.

 

Contact person for this topic

Hildesheim Marketing GmbH

Friederike Schierz

Rathausstrasse 15

31134 Hildesheim

Phone: 05121 1798-122

Email:  friederike.schierz@hildesheim-marketing.de

 

Press Contact

Hildesheim Marketing GmbH 

Stefanie Hoffmann

Rathausstrasse 15 

31134 Hildesheim

Phone: 05121 1798-130

Email:  sStefanie.hoffmann@hildesheim-marketing.de