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Editor's tip. It opens Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only. Heated tents sell Glühwein, and on Fridays and Saturdays an after-hours last call runs from 21:00 to 22:00.

Know before you go

EntryFree admission
Hours2026: 20 to 22 Nov, 27 to 29 Nov, 4 to 6, 11 to 13 and 18 to 20 Dec; Fri 15:00 to 21:00 (27 Nov from 13:00), Sat 11:00 to 21:00, Sun 11:00 to 18:00

What to eat there

  • Norwegian raclette over baguette or inside lefse with lingonberries (Norge Hus)
  • Pierogi, stuffed cabbage and potato pancakes (iPierogi)
  • Bratwurst, currywurst and Glühwein wurst (German Brat Haus)
  • Danish aebleskivers and risalamande
  • Apple strudel with whipped cream (Ruhland's Strudel Haus)
  • Glühwein and German-style lager

Good to know

  • In St. Paul's Lowertown, about 15 minutes by Green Line from downtown Minneapolis
  • Event parking in Union Depot lots C and D costs $10 to $14
  • Crafts are sourced from Europe, made locally or fair trade

Sources: stpaulchristmasmarket.org/faqs/

Plan the days around it

Eat your way around Minneapolis while you are in town

European Christmas Market (St. Paul) runs 20 November to 20 December. These are the food tours and tastings in Minneapolis to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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Location

Address: Union Depot East Plaza, 240 East Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55101, Minneapolis

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