About | Market 2024

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We are closed for the season and will be back on Nov. 21, 2025 at Auraria Campus!

About

The Denver Christkindlmarket is a cherished holiday tradition, bringing the magic of a German Christmas market to the heart of Denver. With its charming wooden huts, twinkling lights, and a joyous atmosphere, the market draws visitors from near and far to celebrate the season.

History

The Denver Christkindlmarket first lit up the holiday season in December 1998 at the Denver Pavilions, starting as a small, yet joyful, event that has blossomed into a cherished tradition. As the festive spirit grew, the Market moved to Skyline Park, eventually outgrowing that space and finding its new home at Civic Center Park in 2020. Remarkably, Denver hosted the world’s only Christkindlmarket that year, using clever spacing and zoning to keep the holiday magic alive. With the collocation of VISIT DENVER's Mile High Tree since 2022, the park has truly become a holiday wonderland. Today, the Market is a beloved destination and this year promises to be more enchanting than ever!

Exterior Christmas themed market with crowds of people walking

Group of people huddled around small campfire and roasting marshmallows

Mission

The Denver Christkindlmarket promotes cultural exchange by bringing the traditions, foods, and crafts of Germany and Europe to Denver each holiday season. We create an inclusive, accessible event where visitors can enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavors of European markets. Embracing sustainability, we partner with organizations to reduce food waste and provide local German language students with an authentic market experience.

About the German American Chamber of Commerce - Colorado Chapter

The Denver Christkindlmarket is produced by the German American Chamber of Commerce - Colorado Chapter (GACC-CO). The GACC-CO promotes German trade with Colorado by developing community through professional and cultural programs. The Colorado Chapter is the local representative of the GACC Midwest. With five main offices throughout the US, the GACCs are an integral part of the global network of German Chambers of Commerce abroad with over 150 locations in 93 countries. Read more on the GACC-CO website.

Small girl smiling and looking downward, at threshold of tent, with people standing behind her

Seated smiling man holding mug, with two people seated in foreground

Golden fur dog standing outside in foreground with people standing behind the dog

Group of people standing outside and smiling while taking a photo selfie

Waitress in Christmas themed German traditional attire, serving a group of people seated at a table

Man standing at threshold of tent, standing over unknown glowing objectsb

Two women walking outside in a Christmas themed space with people standing in the background

Woman standing inside, while holding a tray of baked pretzels and other baked goods

Seated woman laughing beside two other people, with 'Krampus' standing behind them in the background

Exterior wide shot of Christmas decorated and lit park

Two people standing outside and looking at a vendor's stall

Small girl grabbing a beverage from a woman standing inside a vendor stall

People standing outside around a figure that looks like 'Krampus'

Smiling musicians standing outside and holding brass instruments

Crowd of people standing outside

Close up of goods in a vendor stall

Close up of dog standing outside with people standing behind it

Two figures standing outside in Christmas themed attire smiling and looking downwards at girl

Man in German themed attire standing outside, beside a recreational game

Small child and woman in Christmas themed attire, seated at a table outside

Group of people standing inside and holding mugs in the air

Woman holding up and pointing at a vendor's product, with other people standing beside her

Group of people standing together outside and smiling, with other event attendees in background

Close up of dog standing outside on a bench, with two people seated behind it

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