Atlanta Christkindl Market

About this adventure

Presented by the German American Cultural Foundation, the authentic Atlanta Christkindl Market brings centuries-old German Christmas traditions to Metro Atlanta. Hosted at the spacious Lawrenceville Lawn in Downtown Lawrenceville (with a sister weekend market in Historic Senoia), the festive open-air village features more than 50 charming German wooden vendor chalets draped with evergreen boughs, warm fairy lights, and European holiday finery. Families can browse authentic handcrafted German nutcrackers, wooden smokers, glass blown ornaments, Erzgebirge folk art, festive sweaters, and imported Käthe Wohlfahrt holiday collectibles. The aroma of sizzling Bavarian bratwurst, crisp potato pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer), schnitzel, roasted nuts, and warm spiral chimney cakes fills the winter air. Adults can sip warm Glühwein (traditional spiced mulled wine) served in collectible commemorative ceramic boot mugs, while children enjoy spiced hot apple cider and decadent Belgian hot chocolate. The community lawn features live accordionists, brass choirs, carolers, weekend appearances by Saint Nicholas and the Christkind, and plenty of picnic tables for festive outdoor family gatherings.