German Christmas Village In Baltimore: Hours, Admission, Vendors

BALTIMORE, MD — Those looking to buy last-minute gifts may want to check out Baltimore's Christmas Village. It features 50 local and international vendors near the Inner Harbor and was opened with the original Christkind from Nuremberg, Germany, transforming the area off Light Street into an indoor and outdoor German Christmas market near the harbor promenade.

A large Christmas tree is outside, and more than 20 Herrnhut/Moravian stars adorn the outdoor booths around the site, adding to the atmosphere. A 65-foot-tall Ferris wheel provides a new attraction this year along the Inner Harbor.

At the market, food and drink vendors offer German fare. There is a Hofbräu beer garden inside the heated tent and food such as charcoal grilled brats, Swiss Raclette cheese and Belgian fries.

See the list of vendors, who sell everything from German Christmas ornaments to alpaca socks to candles to coasters to edible birdhouses to chopstick art.

Christmas Village in Baltimore is located at West Shore Park, 501 Light Street. It is open from Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve.

Ferris wheel hours: The Ferris wheel is next to the Baltimore Visitor Center and will operate Fridays (3–10 p.m.), Saturdays (11 a.m.–10 p.m.) and Sunday (11 a.m.–10 p.m.) during the Christmas Village.

Market hours: The market is open Friday through Saturday 11-8 p.m., and Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Christmas Eve hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Santa's hours: Santa will be in his outdoor booth at Christmas Village from Dec. 14 to 24.

Admission fee: Admission to the outdoor area is free. During weekdays, market admission is free. Admission to the market on weekends is $5 for adults and free for those under 18.

Parking: Organizers recommend the garages. Patch found plenty of parking near William Street off Key Highway.

Photos by Elizabeth Janney.