Baden-Württemberg

Freiburg's market in the old town around the Rathausplatz and Kartoffelmarkt, at the edge of the Black Forest. Opening day 19 Nov 14:00 to 20:30; Mon to Sat 10:00 to 20:30; Sun 11:30 to 19:30. Closed Sunday 22 Nov. Last day 23 Dec until 19:30. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check […]

Heidelberg's market spread over six squares in the old town below the castle, from Bismarckplatz to Karlsplatz, with an ice rink on the Karlsplatz. Sun to Fri 11:00 to 21:00, Sat until 22:00. The winter forest stays open until 1 Jan and the ice rink until 6 Jan 2027. Hours as published by the organizer […]

A medieval market with costumed traders, fire shows and old crafts, next to a classic Christmas market in Esslingen's old town near Stuttgart. Sun to Thu 11:00 to 20:30, Fri and Sat 11:00 to 21:30. Sales start 16:00 on 24 Nov; official opening 25 Nov at 17:00. Free entry. Hours as published by the organizer […]

A market in front of Ludwigsburg's baroque churches, with lit-up angel figures above the stalls. Marktplatz daily 11:00 to 21:00; Arsenalplatz Sun to Thu 11:00 to 22:00, Fri and Sat 11:00 to 23:00. Free entry. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before you go.

One of Europe's largest markets, with about 300 stalls famous for their decorated rooftops, around the Marktplatz, Schillerplatz and Old Castle. Sun to Thu 11:00 to 21:00, Fri and Sat 11:00 to 22:00. Opening day stalls from 17:00, ceremony at 18:00 in the Old Castle courtyard. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; […]

A ticketed market under a lit-up railway viaduct in a Black Forest gorge near Hinterzarten. Thu to Sun only: Thu 16:00 to 21:00, Fri to Sun 14:00 to 21:00. 10 Dec is reserved for local residents. The organizer says regular tickets for 2026 are sold out; leftover tickets can appear in the official shop. Hours […]

A Black Forest town whose town hall becomes a giant Advent calendar, with a new window opened daily at 18:00 from 30 Nov. Market on the historic Marktplatz Mon to Fri 14:00 to 20:00, Sat and Sun 11:30 to 20:00. The lit windows stay up until 6 Jan 2027. Hours as published by the organizer […]