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Who says you can’t get an authentic German Christmas market experience in Philadelphia? well, it turns out you can, and you can do that at the Christmas Village in Philadelphia. It is located right in Center City, at LOVE Park and City Hall. It will be there up to Christmas Eve.
And just like at European Christmas market, the Christmas Village in Philadelphia has lots of great vendors selling unique items that would make wonderful holiday gifts. There are also lots of holiday lights and plenty of Christmas cheer.
I want to tell you about the vendors and other activities at the Christmas Village. And then I’ll tell you on how you can save money on a visit to the Christmas Village.
Rides
There are multiple rides at the event:
- Christmas Village Carousel
- Ferris Wheel
- Kids Train Presented By Septa
Food & Drinks
You’ll definitely want to head to “The Alm”. That is the Christmas Village’s traditional German Beer Garden. There’s mulled wine and hot beverages. You can also find some of the best chocolate from Germany.
Other German food options you can get here:
- Raclette Stube
- Schwenk Grill
- Schnitzel & Potato Haus
- Belgian Fries Hus
- Spatzle Haus
- Strudel
Vendors
- Food & Drinks
- Brewery Techne & Mainstay Independent Brewery: Philadelphia-brewed craft beers on draft
- Mazza Wines: Hot wines and honey mead made in PA
- German Spatzle Booth: Cheesy German pasta
- Jerky Hut: Jerky made from a variety of meats
- The Truffleist: Top-quality handcrafted truffle products
- TBJ Gourmet: Bacon jams
- Hot Beverages and Spiked Drinks: Hot beverages spiked with Boardroom spirits
- Raclette Stube: Swiss raclette sandwiches
- New Liberty Distillery: Distilled spirits by the bottle
- Belgian Fries: Perfectly golden fries
- Schnitzel Haus: Delectable schnitzel sandwiches
- Humpty’s Dumplings: Fresh/pre-packaged dumplings, noodle bowls, and salads
- HotBox Philly: Handmade, small-batch hot sauces
- Bao & Bun Studio: Bao Bun artisan Asian street food
- Husky Jawn Corn Roasting Co.: Roasted corn served plain, cheesy, or vegan
- True Honey Teas: Variety of honey teas
- Sweets & Treats
- Helmut’s Austrian Strudel: Apple, cherry, nutella, cheese, and spinach strudel, and nutella puffs
- French Toast Bites: French toast bites and spices
- Waffles: Liège waffles made to order
- Roasted Nuts and German Sweets: Roasted Nuts and German Sweets
- Crepe: Delicious selection of crepes
- Hope’s Caramels: Handmade, small-batch soft caramel candy and lollipops
- Stroopies, Inc: Freshly baked Stroopie gift waffles
- Chocoidea: Artisan-shaped chocolates
- Decoration
- Käthe Wohlfahrt: Germany’s top Christmas ornament and decor company
- PolarStar Decor: Ukrainian hand-painted glass ornaments, Polish glass ornaments, Ukrainian Pysanky-painted chicken eggs, wooden, fabric, straw ornaments from Ukraine, religious Christmas items, and carved and painted wooden boxes
- Silk Road Traders: Mosaic lanterns and artisan crafts
- Historical Research Center: Coat of Arms prints
- Living and Giving: Wind spinners, wind chimes, mugs, echo bags, funny towels, wallets, ponchos, hats, handbags, and gloves
- JustStars: Star-shaped lampshades and LED star string lights
- San-Asna Designs: Christmas decor, towels, and signs
- S.A.W. Family Creations: Handcrafted wooden ornaments
- Little Marrakesh Bazaar: Handcrafted Moroccan gifts, leather, boxes, and other folk art
- Andrey’s Gifts From Afar: Pottery candle houses, jewelry, Ukrainian crafts with wooden carved Santas, nesting dolls, and candle houses
- Unique Ornament: Glass Christmas ornaments
- Amazing Light: Shaped lights
- Christmas Souvenir Ornaments & Santa Claus Workshop: Clay holiday ornaments
- Nordic Dreams: Scandinavian jewelry, Christmas ornaments, and woolens from Europe
- Special Booths
- Christmas Village Info: Information & Wish Wall
- Santa’s House: Take your photos with Santa
- Love Park: Love Park merchandise
- Festival of Trees Fundraiser: A very merry fundraiser – breathtaking exhibition of uniquely decorated Christmas trees
- Arts & Crafts
- Marcella Kriebel Art + Terratorie Maps: Illustrated maps and lifestyle art prints
- Kristiana Pärn: Painted art and pillows
- The Coaster Mill: Vintage coasters, mousepads, placemats, painted art, and photography prints from Philadelphia
- The Welcoming Center: Arts and crafts
- Esperanza: Hispanic bakery and crafts
- Chopstick Art: Decor made from recycled bamboo chopsticks
- Paper on Pine: Custom Philadelphia-themed stationery and gifts
- Erika’s Art Crafts: Mexican handcrafts
- Astro Vinyl Art: Art made from vinyl records
- Russ Brown Photography: Philadelphia-themed photo print art
- Fashion & Beauty
- Sockadelphia: Socks, home decor signs, and magnets
- Bella U: Apparel and accessories
- Norden Arts & Handicrafts: Woolens, handmade backpacks, purses, and shoulder bags made out of recycled jute, hemp, and cotton from Nepal
- GOLD+WATER CO.: Soap, bath items, and home goods
- Felt’n’Wool: Handmade hats from Nepal
- Sew Much Cooler / Color & Flame: Handmade children’s clothing and accessories, original art ornaments, candles, room sprays, and shower steamers
- Vellum St Soap Company / Philadelphia Bee Company: Soaps, lotions, candles, and honey products
- Jazzy River: Upcycled and hand tie-dyed clothing and accessories done with carefully selected textiles
- Sevim Handmade: Knitted kids apparel, blankets, and animals
- Stoked Pineapple: Thrifted clothing with screenprinted original artwork, handmade scrunchies, motel keychains, candles, pins, hats, beanies, and high-quality vinyl stickers
- The Irish Shop: High-quality products (woolens, caps, hats, scarves, beauty products, and jewelry) imported from Ireland
- Alpaca Gold of the Andes: Handmade apparel, children’s sweaters, accessories, baby blankets, and more made from Alpaca and Llama wool
- Marseille Imports: French soaps, tablecloths, and vinyl album art
- Glass, Pottery, and Woodworks
- I See Spain: Ceramic food grating plates and bowls
- Mistura Woodworks: Handcrafted wooden watches, wooden lamps, and sunglasses
- Caitlin Davis Ceramics: Handmade pottery and ceramics
- Natural Olivewood: Handmade kitchen and housewares made from olive wood
- Jewelry & Accessories
- Tantra Arts: Nautical items and jewelry
- Peachade: Jewelry and watches
- The Sable Collective: Apparel, jewelry, and home goods
- Cheryl Stevens Studio: Ceramic necklace pendants
- Little Brown Box: Modern jewelry and accessories
- Collective Curiosities: Crystals, tote bags, jewelry candles terrariums, tarot cards, crystal literature, journals, book bags, and coffee cups
- Eardivine: Earpins and ear cuffs
- Honey Accessories: Sunglasses, hats, waist beads, handbags, and jewelry
- Moon Jewelry: Personalized jewelry medallions
- Tommy Conch Designs: Handcrafted silver jewelry
- Winterborn Alpaca: Alpaca scarves, socks, mittens, beanies, stuffies, baby booties, ear muffs, and other garments
- Tibet Collection: Handmade Nepal jewelry
- Toys & Gifts
- New York Puzzle Company: Jigsaw puzzles, playing cards, porcelain mugs, jigsaw puzzle advent calendars, canvas tote bags
- LA21: Collection of small business owners
Coupons
Looking for a coupon for the Philadelphia Christmas Village? Well, if you purchase a ticket here, then you can get a great food and drink package – at a discounted price!
The food and drink package gets you bratwurst (served with or without sauerkraut) and a sixteen-ounce beer of your choice. A variety of beer styles are available, too. And this package is available at a discount of up to 25% off!
