Christmas Market
Tradition und Markt Alba Iulia
20.11.2024 - 05.01.2025
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First edition of the Christmas market under the brand *Tradition and Market* in Alba Iulia
This year, 2024, the first edition of the Christmas market under the brand *Tradition and Market* will take place in the beautiful city of Alba Iulia in Romania, known for its historic center.
The event will take place from November 20, 2024 to January 5, 2025 in the Citadel of Alba Carolina, a symbolic and historic location.
Visitors can experience the authentic atmosphere of winter and enjoy original German products such as Christmas wines known throughout Europe, hot chocolate and German beer.
In addition, the fair offers a variety of arts and crafts, traditional delicacies and many surprises to create an authentic Christmas atmosphere.
For the little ones, we have prepared an ice rink, magical fairytale carousels and fairytale decorations that will not only delight the little ones.
Address at the Christmas Market
At the Christmas Market “Tradition und Markt” Alba Iulia, all visitors are welcome, whether or not they have table reservations.
What is special about the Advent Village Erkelenz Christmas Market?
Structurally, the overall Christmas market concept in Erkelenz consists of completely modular systems made of solid wood, comprising between 30 and 60 stalls arranged individually or in a network. In this way, the stands can be arranged into a self-contained village that can be completely roofed over, making it pleasant to stay even in bad weather.
This is a waterproof tarpaulin that can be attached to the sides of the wooden stands integrated “window modules”. These elements primarily serve functional design purposes and allow better visibility, the incidence of natural light and a distinctive look reminiscent of windows of small alpine huts.
For the comfort of visitors and exhibitors, the Christmas market has its own heating system with electrically operated radiant heaters. The flooring is encased in fire-resistant treated wood chips, both for safety reasons to comply with fire regulations and for comfort and to protect the feet from the cold.
The main attraction is the mulled wine and drinks stand in the centre of the covered area, which forms the “social hub of the village” – a place where families and groups of friends can relax with a steaming cup of tea or mulled wine, or enjoy the culinary specialities of the food stands at the side of the central tent.
Short history of scenic Erkelenz
The location of Erkelenz at the intersection of the old trade routes between Cologne-Roermond and Krefeld-Aachen helped the town to develop positively and grow rapidly.
In 1326, Erkelenz received the town charter from Count Reinald II of Guelders.
In 1794 the French occupied Erkelenz, and in 1815 Erkelenz became the centre of the wide surrounding area as the seat of the district administration.
In 1944 the evacuated town was destroyed by bombs.
Reconstruction was almost completed in 1954. With the municipal reorganization on January 1, 1972, Erkelenz lost its district status.
By merging Erkelenz with the neighbouring municipalities Erkelenz-Land and Holzweiler – the former municipalities Lövenich – Granterath and the villages Geneiken and Kuckum – Erkelenz got its present size.
Due to its economic importance and its excellent school, sports and cultural facilities, Erkelenz is still the centre of the surrounding natural area, the “Erkelenzer Börde”.
How did the “mulled wine and gingerbread story” of the Advent Village Erkelenz Christmas Market began?
On the initiative of a young and ambitious team, which is guided by a common goal, namely to provide joy and festive mood in as many cities and towns as possible, an event concept was created that is different from all others on the Christmas market.
In the small, picturesque town of Erkelenz in North Rhine-Westphalia, which can look back on more than 1000 years of history and tradition, the Advent Village Erkelenz Christmas Market took place for the first time in 2017, to the great delight of the about 45,000 inhabitants.
Visitors were surprised to discover that instead of a boring market with monotonous booths, a real Christmas village has been created near the Old Town Hall, which blends harmoniously into the wintry atmosphere, thanks to the idyllically decorated stalls made of solid wood, the closest thing to the atmosphere of Christmas stories and carols.
Executed with great architectural mastery and attention to detail, the Christmas market takes the form of a closed unit, a small citadel of celebration and good cheer, where craftsmanship representative of the history of the area, various commercial offers and attractions for children (nostalgic carousel), but also for adults, who were lured into a rustic tavern, where the smell of warm wine and culinary delights of all kinds await.