Frankfurt Christmas Market (Römerberg)

One of Germany’s oldest and largest markets, with more than 230 stalls running from the Römerberg and Paulsplatz to the Main riverbank. Mon to Sat 10:00 to 21:00, Sun 11:00 to 21:00. Opening Monday 23 Nov at 17:10; tower brass music Wed and Sat at 18:00. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before you go.

Insider tips

Frankfurt’s market winds through the center with more than 230 stalls, from the Roßmarkt and the Hauptwache past the Paulsplatz to the Römerberg and down to the Main riverbank, where there’s a children’s Christmas market. The big tree on the Römerberg, framed by the old town houses, is the classic photo. Try to be on the Römerberg at 18:00 on a Wednesday or Saturday, when brass players perform from the gallery of St. Nicholas Church. While you’re there, try Bethmännchen (marzipan cookies with three almonds) and a mug of hot apple wine, both Frankfurt traditions. If you’re bringing little ones, pick up a free Kinder-Finder wristband at any children’s ride and write your phone number on it.

Getting there

Take the U4 or U5 to Dom/Römer, or tram 11, 12 or 14 to Römer/Paulskirche. With the S-Bahn or most other U-Bahn lines, get off at Hauptwache, about a 5-minute walk from the Römerberg. There’s no event parking, so public transport is the way to go.

Nearby markets

If you have an extra day, the Heidelberg Christmas Market and the Würzburg Christmas Market both make good day trips from Frankfurt by train.

See every 2026 date in our guide to German Christmas markets, or browse every market by date in the Christmas market calendar.