Sibiu Christmas Market 2024-2025 in Romania

The Sibiu Christmas Market (Târgul de Crăciun de la Sibiu) is an annual event held at Piața Mare in the heart of the old town, running from early November to early January. Visitors can enjoy the magical atmosphere while shopping at dozens of chalets filled with holiday decorations and seasonal treats. The market features a Ferris wheel, a carousel, and Santa's house for kids. A cozy ambiance is enhanced by a canopy of Christmas lights strung above the entire market.

Christmas Fair

This year, the Sibiu Christmas Fair will feature spectacular projections that transform every building in the Grand Square into a moving work of art, creating a fairytale atmosphere in the city center. Each evening, these breathtaking displays will bring the magic of the winter holidays to life. Visitors can explore a wide selection of exhibitors offering handmade souvenirs and culinary delights, making it a perfect place to start Christmas shopping.

Entertainment

The Sibiu Christmas Fair will feature a Ferris Wheel adorned with thousands of lights, making it a captivating attraction for all ages. Standing at 22 meters high, this modern wheel was built in 2019 and offers stunning views of the Great Square and the fair from a unique vantage point. Additionally, an ice rink will be set up in the center of Sibiu, covering 600 square meters and accommodating up to 300 people. The ice rink will be open daily from 10 am to 10 pm.

Santa's Workshop

The Sibiu Christmas Fair offers special events for children, highlighted by Santa’s Workshop, which attracts over 4,000 visitors annually. Aimed at kids aged 5 to 9, workshops encourage creativity and teamwork under specialist guidance, with participants keeping their artwork and receiving a diploma. Each workshop costs 30 lei and requires a minimum of 15 participants for reservations. For schools and organized groups, sessions run Monday to Friday from 08 am to 5 pm, lasting 40 minutes and booked online. Public workshops are available on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 to 10 pm without appointments. Activities include making Christmas cards, crafting candles, painting gingerbread, baking biscuits, and decorating glass ornaments.

Open Hours

The Sibiu Christmas Fair operates on a set schedule throughout the week. From Monday to Friday, visitors can enjoy the festive atmosphere from 11 am to 10 pm. On weekends, the fair opens an hour earlier, welcoming guests from 10 am until 10 pm.

The Sibiu Christmas Market will be open on special days during the holiday season. On Christmas, it will be open December 24 from 10 am to 4 pm, December 25 from 4 pm to 10 pm, and December 26 from 10 am to 10 pm. For New Year's, hours are December 31 from 10 am to 4 pm, January 1 from 4 pm to 10 pm, and January 2, 2024, from 10 am to 7 pm. The market will also be open on November 30 and December 1 from 10 am to 10 pm.

Sibiu: What to See

Sibiu is a remarkable city, located in Transylvania, central Romania. You'll definitely like to stay here for a while and discover Sibiu's Germanic architecture, left by the 12th-century Saxon settlers. Make sure to book your stay in advance—the accommodations map below might be of great use.