2007-11-21 20:20:12 · 9 answers · asked by rich g 1 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Edinburgh
The German Christmas market is officially opened by the Lord Provost of Edinburgh on Thursday, November 24th at 5pm. The event also sees the launch of other Christmas attractions in Edinburgh, including the Ferris Wheel and Winter Wonderland, as well as all its holiday decorations being switched on.
The German Christmas market in Edinburgh is usually found in East Princes Street Gardens by the Scott Monument. In 2005, however, the Christmas market will change its location for the first time, moving to the Mound precinct, outside the National Gallery of Scotland.
As far as I can see, it is open on Sundays.
2007-11-21 20:39:25 · answer #1 · answered by Lew 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes
Pretty much everything in Edinburgh is open on Sundays
2007-11-21 21:27:39 · answer #2 · answered by Gordon C 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, i went last year unlike in england most things in edinburgh are open on Sunday including the shops which dont close at 4pm.
2007-11-21 23:31:53 · answer #3 · answered by mish_el81 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The market is open every day from 1000 - 2000
2007-11-24 21:42:23 · answer #4 · answered by Kevin S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pretty much everything is closed on Sundays in Germany, so I'd be surprised.
2007-11-21 20:23:41 · answer #5 · answered by shawna 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Don't they have a day of rest up there?
2007-11-24 09:49:38 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The one in Birmingham does, so I would say yes!
2007-11-21 20:28:21 · answer #7 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Sure does dude.
2007-11-24 22:39:37 · answer #8 · answered by Nessie from Loch Ness 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does. All the shops are open too.
Traditional German Market from 23 November – 24 December on the Mound Precinct
Read about it here
EDINBURGH’S WINTER FESTIVAL
CHRISTMAS BROCHURE LAUNCH - Press Release
Date 19th October 2006
EDINBURGH WILL SPARKLE WITH LIGHTS AND ACTIVITY THIS CHRISTMAS
The countdown to Christmas gets underway today, Thursday 19 October, with the launch of the Edinburgh’s Christmas brochure. During the 31 days of Edinburgh’s Christmas the city will sparkle and come alive with an array of activities ranging from fairground fun and ice skating to pantomine and international sporting events.
For the first time this year’s Edinburgh’s Christmas brochure is a comprehensive 60 page What’s On guide bursting with things to do for all the family in and around the city. The festivities kick off on the Thursday 23 November with the Light Night and Norwegian Carol Service. It is at the Light Night that the Christmas lights will be turned on and illuminate the city, the 30m high Edinburgh Wheel starts turning, the ice rink welcome skaters, the Carousel’s start spinning and the German and Christmas markets start trading.
As well as the ‘old’ favourites the programme highlights an array of new activities to get you in the mood for Christmas.
12 Things you need to do in Edinburgh this Christmas
1 Take part in the ONE Great Scottish Santa Run – challenges participants to run 1.5km around West Princes Street Gardens on 10 December at 11am all in aid of the children’s charity When you wish upon a Star who are raising funds grant the wishes of seriously ill Scottish children and to allow them to visit Santa in Lapland
2 Attend TWO major sporting events - Scotland v Australia in rugby union at Murrayfield on 25 November and Hibernian v Hearts at Tynecastle on 26 December
3 Sing carols on the THIRD December – Nativity Carol service where the Exile Choir sing favourite carols at this outdoor service, located next to the Nativity Scene at the foot of the Mound
4 Enjoy the FOUR fairground rides – The Edinburgh Wheel; The Christmas and Flying Carousel’s and the Bungydome all open from 23 November until 7 January 2007
5 Visit Santa at one of FIVE Santa sightings around the city – including Santa’s Garden in West Princes Street Gardens, Santa at the Gyle, Santa at Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Ocean Terminal Santa’s Grotto at Jenners and Santa’s Grotto at Leith Mills.
6 SIX story telling events around the City – including the Festival of Light on 2 December at the Scottish Storytelling Centre; Christmas Tales in the Grotto on 8 and 15 December at the Royal Botanic Gardens; Yulefest: Guid Crack at the Waverly Bar on 15 December at the Waverly Bar; Yulefest: Daytime Stories on 16 December at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Yulefest:Night Time Tales on 16 December at the Scottish Storytelling Centre and Funny Bones from 19 – 23 December at the Scottish Storytelling Centre.
7 Shop at the SEVEN Markets – including the French Market from 23–26 November on Castle Street; Traditional German Market from 23 November – 24 December on the Mound Precinct; Polish Market on 14 December on Castle Street; Christmas Market from 23 November – 7 January in Princes Street Gardens; Farmers Market every Saturday from 9am – 2pm; The Eating Place on 30 November and 28 December on Castle Street and the PBFA Book Fair on 2 December at the Assembly Rooms
8 Be entertained with EIGHT Christmas shows to choose from – including Pinocchio, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; Cinderella; The Singing Kettle – Christmas Wonderland; The Snowman; Green Whale; Cinderella and Puss in Boots and Panto Goes to Camelot
9 Make a Christmas gift at one of the NINE craft events – Paper Parade on 24 November at Lauriston Castle; Post Early for Christmas on 26 November at Lauriston Castle; Edinburgh School of Food and Wine, Panic Free Christmas Cooking on 26 November; Ethical Christmas card making workshop on 30 November at Bristo Place; Craft Fairs at the Assembly Room; Handmade Paper Christmas Workshop on 1 and 8 December at Lauriston Castle; Watercolour Christmas Cards on 4 December at Lauriston Castle; Ethical Christmas Craft workshop on 7 December at Bristo Place and Christmas Wreath-making workshops on 15 and 17 December at Laurison Castle
10 Take the kids to visit the TEN reindeers at the Santa Garden – on the 9 December the Santa Garden and reindeer park will be official opened by Santa himself. Santa will visit the park twice daily to feed his reindeer and collect his post.
11 Rejoice at one of the ELEVEN carol concerts around the City – including:
Sunday 3 December - Advent Carol Service at St.John’s on Princes Street, Candlelit Advent Carol Service at St Mary’s Cathedral on Palmerston Place;
Sunday 10 December - Christmas Ceilidh at Greyfriars Tolbooth and Highland Kirk,
Nine Lessons and Carol Service at St Cuthbert’s Parish Church;
Sunday 17 December - Christmas Gift Service at St Cuthbert’s Parish Church,
Gaelic Service of Lessons and Carols at Greyfriars Tolbooth and Highland Kirk,
Christmas Carol Concert at St Mary’s Cathedral, Festival on Nine Lessons and Carols at St.John’s, Christmas Carol Service with The Salvation Army at Methodist Central Halls
Tuesday 19 December – Community Carol Service at St Cuthbert’s Parish Church
Friday 22 December – Traditional Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, St Mary’s Cathedral
12 Unwind at one of TWELVE Christmas Concerts – including:
An Evening of Seasonal Songs on 2 December at the Queen’s Hall;
Children’s Classic Concerts – Tinseltime on 3 December at the Usher Hall;
ChildLine Christmas Concert on 4 December at the Usher Hall;
Get Organised – Christmas Special on 5 December at the Usher Hall;
Christmas Celebrations on 10 December at the Queen’s Hall;
Clic Sargent Hospitals on 12 December at the Usher Hall;
Carols by Candlelight on 16 December at the Queen’s Hall;
Jubilo Christmas Concert on 16 December at Central Hall, Tolcross;
Cappella Nova presents Christmas Carol Sing-along 17 December at the Usher Hall;
A Concert for Christmas; RSNO – Christmas Concert on 22 December at the Usher Hall; Carols by Candlelight on 23 December at the Usher Hall.
This is just the start of it. Log on to www.edinburghschristmas.com to find out even more! It really is time to experience Edinburgh this Christmas.
2007-11-21 20:46:33 · answer #9 · answered by Basement Bob 6 · 1⤊ 5⤋