Event Dates
From: Friday, November 24, 2023
To: Sunday, December 24, 2023
Become spellbound by the unique outdoor atmosphere of the Atlanta Christkindl Market – the city’s first and largest winter holiday festival
Become spellbound by the unique outdoor atmosphere of the Atlanta Christkindl Market – the city’s first and largest winter holiday festival at Buckhead Village District, presented by the German American Cultural Foundation.
- Stay downtown, close to the city’s top attractions and take a taxi to the markets to the markets. The AC Hotel by Marriott Atlanta Downtown features stylish rooms, in-room video games and a mini-market with snacks on site.
The Market
- Meet and mingle with your family & friends at the traditional German Christkindl Market. Come and enjoy authentic German food and beverages in a festive atmosphere.
- Atlanta Christkindl Market is a maze of high-quality gifts and goods like wooden toys, glass ornaments, and authentic Plauener Spitze lace pieces from Germany.
- Visitors can sing along to music performed by local choirs and bands or watch a live theatre performance while munching on sweet and savoury European treats such as spiral-shaped chimney cakes, currywurst, and leberkäse, a bologna-like, stick-to-your-ribs meatloaf.
- Open Monday – Thursday 3:00 pm to 8:30 pm – Friday & Saturday 11:30 am to 9:00 pm – Sunday 11:30 am to 8:30 pm
- Stay close to the market at the Kimpton Sylvan Hotel, rated “Fabulous” by guests with tasteful modern interiors, a wine-hour and delicious breakfasts.
The Venue
- The market takes place at Buckhead Village District, an incredible space for over 50 vendors to set up shop in Parking Lot F, a 32,250 square foot lot at the corner of Bolling Way and Peachtree Rd. Sandwiched between Downtown and Midtown, the district features chic stores, fine dine restaurants and is one of the most walkable areas in Atlanta.
- The market is just a short 12-minute taxi ride from the city’s gay district on Piedmont Avenue.
- Atlanta’s original gayborhood, Midtown , is the core of LGBTQ life in Atlanta. 10th Street and Piedmont Avenue are considered the starting point for many LGBTQ visitors to the city.
- Not only is Midtown the cultural hub of Atlanta, but it is also the home for gay nightlife in Atlanta and showcases just how diverse Atlanta’s LGBTQ community is.
Atlanta Christmas Lights Displays
- Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at the Atlanta Botanical Garden features more than one million colourful lights. It joins other beloved Atlanta Christmas events such as the Sounds of the SEAson at Georgia Aquarium and many more.
- Other holiday light extravaganzas include Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens and the Stone Mountain Christmas spectacular.
The Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus Holiday Concert.
- For 25 years, hearing the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus perform at the Cathedral of St. Philip has been the way thousands of Atlantans kick off their holiday season.
- The AGMC presents a unique holiday concert each December, full of joy and humour with a message of connection and inclusion. Expect classic holiday tunes plus such humorous favourites as “Super Gay Christmas” and “Recycle the Fruitcake.” The event typically takes place on the first weekend of December.
Christkindlmarkt Helen, Georgia
- Got time to spare? Take a trip 90 miles northeast to Helen, Georgia, for a truly unique Christmas experience. A Bavarian town nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Helen is hosting a road trip-worthy Christkindlmarkt on its Downtown Marktplatz from November 25-26, 2023 December 2-3, 2023
Popular Atlanta Hotels
The following hotels are all close to the Christmas markets & just a short ride from the city’s gay bars:
Glenn Hotel, Renaissance Hotel, Stonehurst Place, The Ritz-Carlton.
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
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The Courtyard Midtown has a great location,
spacious rooms and a great gym.
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The Atlanta gay population lives, works and plays all over the city and even into the suburbs. Midtown has several of the city’s most popular gay bars like Blake’s, Burkhart’s Pub, Bulldogs and Swinging Richards. The Atlanta LBGT populace is also partially responsible for the resurgence of Grant Park in the 1980s. The historic neighborhood was falling into ruins when members of the community started scooping up properties, renovating and restoring them to their original glory. This fever pitch trickled over into the neighborhoods of East Atlanta, Ormewood Park and the Old Fourth Ward. These are all eclectic, funky and tolerant neighborhoods, like most of Atlanta.
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The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta’s elegant and spacious rooms feature feather beds, iPod docking stations and WiFi. They also have minibars and 24-hour in-room dining. Connecting rooms are available by request and offers a fitness centre and restaurant.
This historic bed and breakfast features a daily gourmet breakfast, A flat-screen cable TV and an iPod docking station are available in each room at Stonehurst Place Bed & Breakfast Bed and Breakfast. A DVD player is also included. Towels and linen are provided.
This Atlanta boutique hotel features a state-of-the-art fitness centre and spacious rooms with a 37-inch flat-screen TV. A seasonal rooftop bar, The Garden at Community Smith, offers evening cocktails, craft beer, light fare, and a city view. Community Smith, the on-site restaurant,
Features include an on-site restaurant and spacious rooms with an iPod docking station. The Glenn Hotel is host to the Rooftop Sky Lounge, providing spectacular views of the city skyline and a variety of cocktails. Modern American cuisine is served daily at Glenn’s Kitchen.
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This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, valet parking, and conference space. All 265 rooms provide conveniences like refrigerators and coffee makers, plus WiFi and MP3 docks
A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business center, and valet parking. All 206 soundproofed rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and room service.
A restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/café, valet parking, and a microwave in a common area. All 1260 rooms feature comforts like premium bedding
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, valet parking, and a seasonal outdoor pool. All 255 rooms offer free WiFi, room service, and Smart TVs with cable channels