Bad Sodener Weihnachtsmarkt
Held among traditional wooden huts in the Alter Kurpark, the market features a nativity scene, a petting zoo, and stalls offering holiday decorations, gifts, and culinary specialties like roasted almonds, bratwurst, and mulled wine. Entertainment includes appearances by St. Nicholas with his angels, walking-act figures, and a fire show. Guests can also enjoy live musical entertainment ranging from children's choirs and brass ensembles to a Dixieland band.
What to Expect
Romantic Christmas market in Alter Kurpark featuring a petting zoo.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Stadt Bad Soden am Taunus
Food & Drink
Stalls offer bratwurst, mulled wine, roasted almonds and other culinary specialties.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Romantic and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Saturday 15:00–22:00; Sunday 12:00–20:00.
Tips & Advice
- Come on Saturday evening for the fire show by Modern Juggling, followed straight after by the Dixieland band Christmas Heroes.
- Bring young children on Saturday or Sunday afternoon, when St. Nicholas arrives with his angels and a sack of gifts.
- Visit the petting zoo and the nativity scene with little ones, then warm up with mulled wine or roasted almonds from the wooden huts.
- Dress warmly for an evening outdoors in the Alter Kurpark, especially if you're staying for the Saturday night performances.
Special Events & Promotions
- Saturday opening by Mayor Dr. Frank Blasch with children from the Sonnenburg daycare center.
- Saturday evening: fire show by Modern Juggling, then the Dixieland band Christmas Heroes.
- St. Nicholas visits with his angels on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
- Walking-act figures Kryotaklas & Stelaxia roam the market on Saturday afternoon and evening.
- Sunday music from a children's choir, two brass groups and Alena Neubert.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for children?
There's a petting zoo and a nativity scene. St. Nicholas arrives with his angels on both days to bring surprises and gifts for the children.
What food and drink is on offer?
The traditional wooden huts sell bratwurst, mulled wine and roasted almonds, along with all kinds of other food and Christmas gifts and decorations.
What's happening on Saturday?
The mayor opens the market with children from the Sonnenburg daycare center. The walking-act figures Kryotaklas & Stelaxia stroll through the crowd, and St. Nicholas arrives. In the evening there's a fire show by Modern Juggling, followed by the Dixieland band Christmas Heroes.
What music is on Sunday?
Children from the Max Baginski daycare center sing carols. Then come the brass ensemble of the Freie Musikschule Bad Soden, the brass group of the Turngemeinde 1875 Musikzug, and a performance by Alena Neubert.
Can I still apply for a stall?
No. The application deadline for stalls at the 2026 market has passed.
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