2024 German Holiday Market (Mountain View)

Katja Kohler

The German Holiday Market (Weihnachtsmarkt), a family-friendly and free Christmas market, returns to Mountain View City Hall Plaza on Saturday, Dec. 14th, 11am – 9pm. The community of parents, students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the German International School of Silicon Valley recreate the festive atmosphere of a traditional open-air, European-style winter market in downtown Mountain View.

Shop for unique, handcrafted gifts from Germany and local artisans and merchants: Wood ornaments, nutcrackers, Lebkuchen (gingerbread), Stollen, and books from Germany; toys, books, clothing, candles, soap, ceramics, wood goods, and other gifts. Taste traditional German sausages and pretzels and warm up with a mug of Glühwein (warm mulled wine), the hallmark of these winter markets. The German Holiday Market offers plenty of activities for the entire family, including live performances, carnival games, arts and crafts, rides, a giant slide, a choo-choo train, and a petting zoo. Santa will come down from the North Pole to visit the German Holiday Market.

Just like in Europe, you can jump on the speedy new Caltrain, or take a bus or light rail – you’re a 10 minute walk down lovely Castro Street (more shopping!) from the transit center to the German Holiday Market. 

This event happens rain or shine to raise funds for the German International School of Silicon Valley, a nonprofit Preschool – Grade 12 bilingual school with campuses in Mountain View and San Francisco. You are invited to step into Germany for a day. Come enjoy this seasonal celebration!

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.