The 2011 German Christmas Market in Sapporo

  • The 2011 German Christmas Market in Sapporo
  • The 2011 German Christmas Market in Sapporo
  • The 2011 German Christmas Market in Sapporo
  • The 2011 German Christmas Market in Sapporo
  • The 2011 German Christmas Market in Sapporo

The 2011 German Christmas Market in Sapporo

"The German Christmas Market in Sapporo" first opened when Sapporo and Munich celebrated their 30th anniversary of sister city relations in 2002. Stop by and enjoy the romantic atmosphere with the German-style booths and fantastical light decorations.


Dates

November 25 (Fri.)-December 24 (Sat.) 2011
Weekday Hours: 12:00-21:00 (Open until 21:30 on Dec. 22)
Saturday Hours: 11:00-21:30
Sunday Hours: 11:00-21:00


Venue

MAP

Main Venue:
Odori Park 2-chome
"Sapporo White Illumination" venue

Satellite Venue:
Sapporo-Ekimaedori Underground Walkway


Shops

There will be various shops such as food and goods venders at the main venue. Visitors can savor German specialties such as mulled wine and roasted almonds and shop around for cute christmas decorations.

  • Goods Venders

    GoodsGoods

    Rovaniemi – Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle
    Keramik, Handarbeit
    WALKIE SELECTION
    Mother Ruth´s Christmas Story
    Winehouse Gerhardt
    Initiative Co.Ltd. St.Petersburg
    Otaru ADVANCE Club
    Rasp Spice Decoration
    Ash
    Spitzenladen
    Glass Antique Gallery
    Shoya Glass Factory
    CHRISTMAS CARD COLLECTION 2011
    Hakodate Christmas Factory co., LTD
    Sapporo Sweets Corner
    Otaru Candle Factory

  • Gourmet Venders

    GourmetGourmet

    Hokkaido Paella
    Sapporo Beer
    Munich Market
    Sapporo Christmas Café
    Otaru Beer
    Marcus´s Christmas Café
    Bayerische Schmankerl
    HANSEN'S ALMOND FACTORY GERMANY since 1930
    Weiβes Straβen Café


Events

There will be all kinds of events held in the indoor and outdoor areas of the main venue.

  • A stage event

    A stage eventA stage event

    The outdoor stage will have many events that could be enjoyed by all ages such as choir, gospel, and christmas song concerts, dance shows, and juggling.

  • An indoor event

    An indoor eventAn indoor event

    In the indoor pavillion at the 2-chome venue, there will be many events and workshops introducing German culture and Munich, Sapporo´s sister city. Bianca the Sapporo environmental protection advisor will host workshops on making Christmas decorations and mulled wine, and the coordinator for international relations from Germany will hold mini German language lessons.


Special Joint Events within Sapporo

Celebrating the Christmas Market´s 10th event, we are planning to host joint projects with places outside of the venue and all over the city.

  • The 10th Christmas Market Celebration´s City-wide Events

    • The Christmas Market Keyword Scavenger Hunt "Find Santa´s Boot!" Find all the keywords on the Christmas trees scattered around the city and participate in the Christmas raffle at the main venue.
      There are 10 trees in total!
    • Downtown Sapporo´s German Christmas Market Special Menu Fair 30 restaurants in the Sapporo downtown area will be serving special dishes that are only available during the Chirstmas Market period. Stop by and try out food that is served during this limited time!
  • Satellite Venue

    • Christmas Marche (market) @ German Christmas Market in Sapporo "Marche Japon" is a vender fair held in 12 different locations around the country that sells products directly from where they are produced.
      The "Sapporo Marche" will also hold a "Christmas Marche" this year.
    • German Christmas Market STREET10 There will be a gallery displaying posters, decorations and venues of the Christmas Market in the past as well as the history of the Christmas Market.

Christmas Market Exclusive Goods

One of the German Christmas Market´s main attractions is being able to visit a wide range of Christmas venders.
Out of all those goods, there are items that you can only buy at this year´s Christmas Market.
The official German Christmas souvenir items include mugs and pin designs that are exclusive to each year, and we have also added new products to our line-up as well.
Why not buy these gifts for yourself or your family and friends?

  • Mug
    Mug
  • Thermal
    Thermal
  • Pin
    Pin
  • Postcard
    Postcard


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