Christmas meeting in Duderstadt: Dealers are fighting against the loss of visitors!

Christmas meeting in Duderstadt: Dealers are fighting against the loss of visitors!

In Duderstadt there was a divided mood at this year's Christmas meeting, which was held under the motto “Set the stage!” stands. Doris and Oskar Müller, operators of the Stadtgeschreiter gallery, express concern about the sharp decline in customer frequency since the market was built. The Müllers had pointed out problems in advance and wanted the planners to involve the dealers at an early stage. In their letter of complaint, they complain of feeling ignored and criticize the narrow sidewalks that make access to shops difficult. In addition, the rear walls of the stalls impair the view of the local retailers' shop windows.

Simon Renziehausen from Treffpunkt Stadtmarketing assures that the criticism will be taken seriously. Still, the concerns of the Müllers and other business owners remain. Oskar Müller is worried that the Christmas business will collapse and the existence of her gallery is at risk. Renziehausen explains that the back walls and containers, which are necessary for a mulled wine stand and a beer garden, among other things, cannot be easily dismantled. Alternative locations for the market have been suggested, but Renziehausen sees the risk that the family character of the market will be lost as a result.

Inviting program for everyone

Despite the challenges that the Christmas market brings, there are also positive aspects. The musical and performing contributions in particular are intended to bring joy to visitors and promote good cooperation. “We are looking for musicians, authors and actors who will enrich our stage program,” explains Renziehausen. An initial program has already been decided and those interested can continue to participate. The goal is clear: to bring musicians and music enthusiasts together and live up to the name “Christmas get-together”.

The focus is on the family atmosphere and the solidarity between city center shops, stand operators and visitors. The feedback from volunteers and various music groups shows the great commitment of many people who are committed to the event. This underlines the importance of the Christmas meeting not only for the local community, but also as an important economic factor for the region. Christmas markets attract visitors from near and far and thus support local retail and gastronomy, which is crucial for a thriving city center, as kommunaltopinform.de highlights.

Logistics challenges

Another problem concerns logistics, as garbage collection is already having difficulties because larger vehicles cannot fit through the narrow entrance gates. Residents must therefore take their bins to a collection point. These additional challenges cast a shadow on the festive mood that you want in the run-up to Christmas.

For the serenity and success of the Duderstadt Christmas meeting, we can only hope that a constructive solution can be found that meets both the needs of the shops and the experience of the visitors. It is clear that the Christmas market is much more than just a meeting place - it is a place for togetherness and an opportunity to promote the local economy. We will be curious to see how the situation develops and whether the responsible authorities will take the retailers' wishes into account.

For further information about the Christmas meeting you can visit the WirInDuderstadt page or on Göttinger Tageblatt search for news. Cohesion in the community will also play an important role in the cold season.