In love with Halle! Winter Happiness on the Saale

A Romantic Weekend in Halle (Saale)

High above Halle, guests enjoy a mulled wine on the Hausmannstürmen.
High above Halle, guests enjoy a mulled wine on the Hausmannstürmen.

Day 1: Start Falling in Love with Halle

3:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

  • Visit to the Advent and Christmas markets from 25.11.- 23.12.25

  • Halle Winter Market and Winter Magic from 26.12.25- 06.01.26

    Overview of the markets

6:00 p.m.

  • Two people go up to the Hausmannstürme for an exclusive view over Halle.

  • After the descent, a romantic three-course candlelit dinner is served in a restaurant.

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A Real Bargain: Halle Card for One or Two Days

The Halle Card opens the door to twelve excellent museums, includes a guided tour of the beautiful old town and a visit to Germany's only mountain zoo. Free travel by bus and train allows you to explore the city in a comfortable and environmentally friendly way.

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Day 2: Sky and Mountain Shine in Halle

10:00 a.m.

  • Visit to the State Museum of Prehistory: In 2002, the Nebra Sky Disc, which has been declared UNESCO World Heritage, was handed over to the State Museum. History from the Palaeolithic to the early modern period is brought to life and exciting special exhibitions provide ever new insights.

12:30 p.m.

  • Lunch in the Alchimistenklause
  • In the afternoon you can explore the city center of Halle on your own.

6:00 p.m.

  • As darkness falls, a visit to the "Fantasy Island" magical world of lights at Halle Mountain Zoo is well worthwhile
  • 12 December 2025 to 1 March 2026, open Wednesdays through Sundays 5:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m.., closed on Monday & Tuesday

City Walks and Sightseeing Tours

For every taste and every weather: ascents to three of Halle's towers, exciting city tours through the old town to the most beautiful Renaissance cemetery "Stadtgottesacker" north of the Alps. Relax on a city tour with the tourist bus from the market square to the Saale and back.

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Day 3: Love Is Also Chocolate

10:00 a.m.

  • Your stay in Halle ends on a sweet note with a visit to the Halloren chocolate factory, including the museum and factory outlet
  • Everything revolves around melt-in-the-mouth delicacies at the Halloren Erlebniswelt: Here you can enjoy the sweet pleasure of an exhibition that takes you through over 200 years of history of Germany's oldest chocolate factory.

12:00 p.m.

  • Lunch in one of the many restaurants in Halle - our tip: Kleine Ulrichstraße in the Old Town is famous for its cafés and inns.
  • Other sights to explore: Halle Mountain Zoo, Giebichenstein Castle, Halle Cathedral

12 December 2025 to 1 March 2026

from 24 November 2025:

  • Halle's Advent, Christmas and winter markets: the "Halle Christmas & Winter Markets" with the "Evening of Galleries" on the first Saturday in Advent, Sat. 29 November 2025 and many other small and fine Advent markets attract visitors to the cozy, glowing city centre.
  • Overview of dates

Even More Halle!

Halle an der Saale combines history, culture and creative energy: the market church, the cathedral and the old trading house tell of the Middle Ages, while the Händelhaus and the art museums offer modern experiences. Around the Saale, the Peißnitzinsel and cozy riverside promenades invite you to relax. And when the sun goes down, the city is transformed into a sparkling sea of lights by the Lantern Festival or the Magical World of Lights - an experience for young and old alike.

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