Spreewaldweihnacht Lübbenau 2026: Christmas Advent in the Spreewald

Welcome to Spreewaldweihnacht 2026 in Lübbenau

On the first two Advent weekends, November 28 and 29 and December 5 and 6, 2026, the Großer Spreewaldhafen in Lübbenau together with the Freilandmuseum Lehde turns into one of Germany's most unusual Christmas settings. Two markets, connected only by a traditional Spreewald boat, invite visitors on a winter excursion through the Lusatia region.

Highlights and Attractions at Spreewaldweihnacht in Lübbenau

• The maritime Christmas market at the Großer Spreewaldhafen with smoked fish, festive pancakes and mulled wine
• A heated boat ride through the winter waterways between Lübbenau and Lehde
• The historic craft market at the Freilandmuseum Lehde with candlelit farmhouses and old Advent customs
• The Sorbian and Wendish gift bringers Bescherkind and Rumpodich, who wander through the market
• A small festive stage program at both locations
• The smallest Christmas market in the Spreewald at the Spreewelten sauna village, open on every Advent weekend from 3 pm
• Regional crafts and Lusatian specialties at both market sites

Program and Schedule: What to Expect in Lübbenau and Lehde

The Christmas market at the Großer Spreewaldhafen is free to enter and opens around 10:30 am. From there, heated boats shuttle visitors to the Freilandmuseum Lehde, where the event Christmas As It Used To Be offers historic farmhouses, a craft market and a storytelling house for children. Visitors can return by boat or join a torchlit walk back. A short distance away, at the Spreewelten sauna village on Alte Huttung in Lübbenau, the smallest Christmas market in the Spreewald also opens on every Advent weekend, though entry requires paid access to the sauna area.

Tickets and Admission for Spreewaldweihnacht Lübbenau

Entry to the Christmas market at the harbor is free. For the Freilandmuseum Lehde and the boat ride, a timed entry system applies and bookings run through the official ticket shop. In recent seasons, museum admission for adults ranged from about 6 to 7.50 euros, with reduced rates between 4.50 and 6 euros, while the combined boat and museum ticket cost around 24 euros for adults. Small children up to age three enter free. Advance sales for 2026 began on September 1, and final prices and time slots should be confirmed at spreewaldweihnacht.de.

Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Lübbenau

• Parking is recommended on Poststraße in Lübbenau, about 3.5 kilometers on foot from the Freilandmuseum Lehde
• There is no box office at the museum on market days, so tickets should be purchased online in advance
• Warm clothing, blankets and sturdy shoes are recommended for the boat ride and the time spent outdoors
• Time slots and capacity are limited, so early booking pays off, especially for groups of ten or more
• Accommodation in and around Lübbenau should be reserved early given how popular these Advent weekends are