The Sibiu Christmas Market 2023, one of the most anticipated events of the winter, nationally and locally, will take place between November 17, 2023 and January 2, 2024. This annual event, which has its roots since 2007, will focus on quality and meeting public needs. This year, the edition promises to be impressive and full of surprises, with Piața Mare as the main place to find unique gifts and handicrafts.
The exhibitors' booths in the Main Square, key elements of the fair, have been renovated and decorated with garlands and large bright yellow stars, arranged in a new way in the Main Square, different from how they were in the past years, forming a route in the shape of snake. About 30% of the exhibitors are new this year, and the organizers have taken care to offer a wide range of prices, especially in the food area, to be accessible to all. The price of a glass of mulled wine varies from 10 lei to 15 lei, depending on the position in the market.
This year's main attractions include spectacular projections on the buildings in Piața Mare, transforming the city center into a fairytale place, with the magic of the winter holidays brought to life in a unique way. In addition, the organizers want to keep the direction of a typical German fair, focusing on the quality of the exhibitors and the products on offer, avoiding turning the fair into an amusement park.
Along with the traditional houses, visitors can enjoy the panoramic wheel, children's carousel, tourist train, Santa's Workshop and the ice rink. This year's edition, with the theme of love, will be hosted in Piata Mare and, for the first time, in the courtyard of Brukenthal Palace. The fair offers an exceptional selection of exhibitors and stalls with gifts and seasonal products, from handmade souvenirs to culinary delights, making it an ideal place for Christmas shopping and discovering special things.
Children's activities, such as Santa's Workshop, will provide memorable and fun experiences. The fair is aimed at everyone, regardless of age or budget, even if the most sought-after products are still a bit pricey (cotton wool, mulled wine, gingerbread), promising to continue to bring joy and beautiful memories to all who visit it .
Near the Sibiu Christmas Market 2023, you will find a variety of restaurants offering traditional Romanian dishes as well as international cuisine, most of them in the Big Square or the Small Square:
These restaurants offer a wide range of culinary options to satisfy various tastes and preferences, making them ideal places for a culinary break while visiting the Christmas Market.
These restaurants offer a variety of traditional and international dishes, making them excellent places to dine while visiting the Christmas Market or exploring Sibiu's Little Market.
Piața Mică in Sibiu, along with Piața Mare and Strada Nicolae Bălcescu, is included in the venues of the 2023 Christmas Market, which will be held between November 17, 2023 and January 2, 2024. During this period, the central area of Sibiu, including Piața Mică, will be animated by various cultural events, such as carol concerts, gospel music, jazz, rock'n'roll, folklore and theater performances, as well as creative workshops for children.
Between November 28 and December 2, Albert Huet Square will host colorful trucks that will offer extraordinary street food and hot drinks.
As for the daily schedule of the Christmas Market in Sibiu for the following days, it is as follows:
• Monday to Friday: 11:00 – 22:00
• Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 – 22:00.
