Old World Christmas Market

The 2023 Old World Christmas Market is open daily from 10 AM – 5 PM, December 1 – 10, 20213.

Reminiscent of the centuries-old Christkindlesmarkt of Nüremberg, Germany, the 23rd annual Old World Christmas Market at The Osthoff Resort offers the warmth and merriment of this Old World tradition. The Osthoff Resort’s Old World Christmas Market was voted #1 Best Holiday Market by USA Today’s Readers’ Choice 2018! For ten consecutive days, guests stroll the aisles of a grand heated tent bedecked with fragrant boughs of fresh evergreens and the tantalizing scents of roasted almonds and Nüremberg bratwurst as they browse for unique and specialty items among international and regional artisans. Czech blown-glass ornaments, Russian nesting dolls, German hand-carved smokers and nutcrackers, fine apparel, handmade amber and silver jewelry, Turkish pashmina scarves and shawls, stained glass art, Russian hand-painted Santas, fresh green wreaths, kissing balls and centerpieces, alpaca products, Estonia woolens, fine chocolates, Plauen lace, fine woodwork, fur products and much more!

The Old World Food Court offers shoppers space to relax and enjoy delectable German fare, such as hot glühwein, sauerbraten, dumplings, schnitzel, potato pancakes, red cabbage, pulled pork and apple strudel. Father Christmas, the venerable old gentleman in his berry red, fur-trimmed suit, roams the market merrily greeting children of all ages. So be sure to bring along your camera for some memorable photo opportunities.

Overnight Accommodations
The Osthoff Resort has everything you’d want for a cozy winter escape: Delicious, soul-warming food at two on-site restaurants, swimming pool and whirlpool, fireside nook in the cocktail lounge and picturesque, snow-dusted landscapes.

To book overnight accommodations, see our Winter Packages.

For more information, please call (877)517-4596.

Osthoff Resort, 101 Osthoff Avenue, Elkhart Lake, WI