Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem
The flagship event of ‘America's Christmas City,’ with craft stalls and German treats in a big tent beneath the blast furnaces.
Bethlehem has called itself ‘America's Christmas City’ since 1937. The Christkindlmarkt, organized by ArtsQuest, takes place in a large tent at SteelStacks, the former steel plant site. It features more than a hundred craft stalls, German mulled wine and roasted nuts, ice-carving demonstrations and visits with St. Nicholas. It has repeatedly been named one of the best Christmas markets in the United States. Tickets cost about USD 10–15 (free on some dates). Weekends are very crowded, so buying tickets online in advance is recommended. After the market, explore the historic district to see the Bethlehem Star and street lights, or book a nighttime light tour bus.
Opening hours
Seasonal; approx. 10:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- SteelStacks
- National Museum of Industrial History
- Wind Creek Bethlehem
- Lehigh University
- Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts
- Historic Moravian Bethlehem District
- Central Moravian Church
- Moravian Book Shop