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This year, you can visit an authentic German Christmas market without having to leave Maryland. In fact, you can find it at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor!
The authentic German Christmas Market in Baltimore is a wonderful event. It takes place at West Shore Park at the Inner Harbor on select dates from Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve. And it really is a neat place to visit during the holiday season.
I’ll tell you about some of the great things at Baltimore’s Christmas Village. And then I’ll tell you how you can save money on tickets!
Vendors
Just like you would get in a traditional German Christmas market, you can get some great shopping here. You can buy traditional European food, sweets and drinks from vendors in wooden booths. The wines, spirits, and cocktails are really popular. You can also buy international holiday gifts, jewelry, ornaments, and other high-quality arts and crafts.
Here is a list of the vendors in attendance.
Christmas Ornaments
- Käthe Wohlfahrt: Germany’s top Christmas ornament and decor company
- Myroslavas Creations: Ukrainian gifts
- Nordic Dreams: Scandinavian ornaments
Foods & Beverages
- Kurt’s Delikatessen (Imported German delicacies likes sausages and sweets like dumplings)
- Hofbräu Beers (Original Munich draft beers)
- Glühwein & Hot Beverages (Mulled wines, spiked & kid friendly hot beverages)
- Twin Valley Distillers (Craft bourbons, whiskeys & rums)
- Dogfish Head Brewing (Dogfish Head, Sam Adams & Angry Orchard on draft)
- Brezel Hütte (Freshly baked German pretzels)
- Das Schnitzel and Potato Haus (German Schnitzel with potato salad, latke or as a Schnitzelburger)
- Crepe (Sweet & savory crepes served hot)
- Belgian Fries Huis (Begian Fries)
- Cynful Bliss (Alcohol infused desserts)
- True Honey Teas (Variety of honey teas)
- HoneySmith Bees (Locally sourced honey & honey products)
- Enchanted Cakes & Treats (Milkshakes & Sundaes)
- TheNutRoasters (Roasted nuts & cotton candy)
- JD’s House of Bacon (Skewered bacon)
- Raclette Stube (Melted Swiss cheese on sourdough baguette)
Arts & Crafts
- Upton African American Arts Collective (Art & paintings)
- Flora & Fancies (Wreaths, florals & decoration)
- Terratorie + Marcella Kriebel Art (Illustrated maps & lifestyle art prints)
- The Coaster Mill (Coasters with vintage photos of famous cities like Baltimore, Washington D.C., etc.)
- Kodzo Books (Novels & picture books)
- Mosaic Arts (Mosaic lamps, ceramic & copper arts)
- Art by Barton (Silkscreen prints of architectural landmarks in custom metal frames)
Fashion & Beauty
- Promise Bags (Handmade leather bags & jute bags)
- Sweet Novelties & Things (Handmade bags & apparel)
- Premium Cashmere (Gifts out of India like cashmere shawls, rugs, etc.)
- S H Candles (Handmade candles)
- Land of Wool & Felt (Handmade hats from Nepal)
- Comfort Without The Calories (Handmade candles)
- Collective Curiosities (Candles, jewelry, crystals & spa products)
- Butter By Madison (Soaps & body care products)
- Casa Figlia (Handpoured candles)
Jewelry & Accessories
- Bella U (Jewelry, clothing, accessories & more)
- Coconuts (Jewelry & stones)
- Eardivine (Fine jewelry, earcuffs & earpins)
- Lily Lough Jewelry (Design jewelry & accessories)
- The Whisper (Handmade Native American musical instruments & crafts)
- Lotus (Crystal & stone jewelry)
- Leather Therapy (Leather accessories & Moroccan-Inspired design bags)
- Boutique Marva (Clothing accessories)
Toys & Gifts
- Unique Touches (Olive wood kitchenware & other olive wood products)
- My Canine Cucina (Natural cat & dog treats)
- Alpha Omega Imports (Olive oils, vinegar & condiments)
- Ye Olde Gamery (Puzzles & games)
- Piggyback Treats (Pet treats, toys, accessories & care items)
- New York Puzzle Company (Puzzles)
- Squishable (Squishable plush toys)
Glühwein Pyramid
Glühwein Pyramid is the newest attraction at the Christmas Village. It was introduced in 2019. It was custom-made by German craftsmen near Karlsruhe/ Germany. With its height (30 feet) and lights (3,000 of them), it shines brightly and stands out in the Inner Harbor.
Rides
You can also enjoy rides at the Baltimore Christmas Village! You’ll find a a 65′ high Ferris Wheel at Baltimore’s Bicentennial Plaza. There’s a historic Christmas Village carousel as well.
Tastings
You can enjoy wine tastings courtesy of the local Boordy Vineyards from Hydes, Maryland. Twin Valley Distillers from Rockville, Maryland provide spirit tastings.
Santa & Gingy
The Christmas Village in Baltimore is also a great opportunity for a wonderful Christmas photo. You can get a photo with Santa Claus and Gingy. Gingy is Baltimore’s Christmas Village’s popular mascot.
Coupons
There are multiple coupon options available that can help you save money at the Christmas Village. You can get discounted tickets that not only include a Christmas Village Holiday Pass but also get you Wine Tasting and Spirit Tasting. There is indoor and outdoor seating available for the tastings. The wine tasting takes place on Wednesdays (November 30th, December 7th, December 14th, and December 21st) from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The spirit tasting takes place Thursdays (December 1st, December 8th, December 15th, and December 22nd) from 4 pm to 7pm. Arrive no later than 6:30 PM for the tastings.
Just purchase these packages here to take advantage of these discounts. You’ll save up to 25% off!
Here are the different discounted packages available.
Standard Boordy Vineyards Wine Tasting
- Christmas Village Holiday Pass
- Four 1 fl oz samples of Boordy Vineyards wines
- Snack plate to compliment the wines
- Souvenir Boordy Vineyards wine glass
- $5 off on Boordy Vineyards wine bottle bought at the Christmas Village
VIP Boordy Vineyards Wine Tasting
- Christmas Village Holiday Pass
- Four 2 fl oz samples of Boordy Vineyards wines
- Hot mulled wine shot
- Christmas Village Souvenir Glühwein Mug
- Gourmet snack food pairings to complement the wines
- Souvenir Boordy Vineyards wine glass
- VIP check-in line for quick access
- $5 off on Boordy Vineyards 4-bottle wine package bought at the Christmas Village
Standard Twin Valley Distillers Spirits Tasting
- Christmas Village Holiday Pass
- Four shot samples of Twin Valley Distillers spirits
- Snack plate to go compliment the spirits
- $5 off on Twin Valley Distillers spirits bottle bought at the Christmas Village
VIP Twin Valley Distillers Spirits Tasting
- Christmas Village Holiday Pass
- Double shot samples of Twin Valley Distillers spirits
- Hot Chocolate with Baileys
- Christmas Village Souvenir Glühwein Mug
- Gourmet snack food pairings to complement the spirits
- VIP check-in line for quick access
- $5 off on Twin Valley Distillers spirits bottle bought at the Christmas Village (purchase of $50 and up)
