Everything to know before you visit the Sibiu Christmas Market.
Short answers to the questions visitors ask us most often. If yours isn't here, write to us at [email protected].
The 2026 edition runs from 13 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 in Grand Square (Piața Mare), in Sibiu's historic centre.
Monday to Friday 11:00–22:00, Saturday and Sunday 10:00–22:00.
Entry to the market is free for all ages. Rides are paid separately: the Panoramic Wheel costs 30 lei; the carousel, the kids' train and the tourist train cost 20 lei each.
The Golden Ticket costs 99 lei and gives unlimited access for a full day to the main attractions: the Panoramic Wheel, the carousel, the kids' train and the Enchanted Elevator. The tourist train is not included. Part of the proceeds is donated to a social cause at the end of the market.
Yes, cards are accepted at every chalet.
At Santa's Workshop, children aged 5–9 make something to take home (about 40 minutes, 40 lei per child, by reservation). The Enchanted Elevator takes them to Santa's House. There are also the carousel, the kids' train, the Panoramic Wheel and the 600 sqm ice rink, with skates for hire.
Booking online is recommended for the Enchanted Elevator, so you get your chosen time slot without queuing. Santa's Workshop is by reservation only. Online booking opens soon on both attraction pages.
Grand Square is pedestrian-only. The nearest car parks are Cazarma 90 and Piața Teatrului (3 lei per hour, about 600 m from the market), the County Council car park (about 250 m) and the Courthouse car park. On December weekends the car parks fill up quickly. Full details: Getting there and parking.
Sibiu International Airport is about 5 km from the centre, around 10–15 minutes by taxi; Tursib buses, including line 11, leave from outside the terminal (3.5 lei for a 60-minute ticket). Sibiu railway station is about a 15-minute walk from Grand Square.
The Grand Square webcam page shows live images from the Sibiu City Hall cameras, refreshed about once a minute.
The Sibiu Christmas Market is organised by Asociația Events for Tourism, Sibiu. The first edition took place in 2007; 2026 is the 19th edition. In 2026 the market received the “Excellent European Christmas Market” (EECMA) award, given to 12 markets in Europe.
Jewellery, ceramics, carved wood, scented candles and local delicacies — from more than 120 carefully chosen exhibitors.
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Creative workshops with a different theme each edition, guided by Santa's elves. Places are limited and must be booked in advance.
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A few minutes of storybook magic as the elevator carries you to Santa's House, for photos you'll treasure. Booking online is recommended.
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