Christmas Village in Baltimore
Inspired by Nuremberg's historic Christkindlesmarkt, this holiday market features dozens of international vendors selling gifts, crafts, and festive decorations from traditional wooden booths. Visitors can explore an outdoor promenade with a historic carousel, a 65-foot Ferris wheel, and a 30-foot Glühwein Pyramid, or warm up inside a heated festival tent featuring an indoor beer garden. Food and drink options include freshly grilled bratwurst, German draft beer, and hot mulled wine served in keepsake mugs.
What to Expect
Authentic German Christmas market with 60+ vendors and a Glühwein pyramid.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Inner Harbor
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Christmas Village in Baltimore
Food & Drink
The event offers European food, including freshly grilled bratwurst, as well as German beer and Glühwein.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday-market shoppers
Vibe
Festive and bustling
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Sun - Thu: 12pm - 8pm; Fri - Sat: 12pm - 9pm; Thanksgiving & Christmas Eve: 12pm - 5pm.
- Parking: The page advertises an all-day discount of $15 at Harbor Court Garage and all-day parking for $10 at Lockwood Place Garage. It also points to SpotHero for more parking options.
- Accessibility: The market is wheelchair accessible, and visitors can call an on-site hotline for an attendant with a portable ramp to access elevated vendor kiosks.
- Pets: Dogs are allowed in the outdoor area and most of the indoor tent, except the Käthe Wohlfahrt vending area. The tent can be crowded on weekends.
Tips & Advice
- After parking at Harbor Court Garage, scan the discount QR code at the Carousel or the Information Booth inside the heated tent to get the all-day rate.
- At Lockwood Place Garage, take a ticket when you enter and photograph the discount barcode posted at the market, then hold it to the scanner when you leave.
- Leave your stroller outside before entering the Käthe Wohlfahrt tent, and lock your bike nearby, because neither is allowed inside those areas.
- Think twice about bringing your dog on a weekend, because the tent gets very crowded on weekend days and that can be hard on dogs.
- Leave outside food and drinks at home, because they aren't permitted, and any alcohol must be bought and finished on the grounds.
Special Events & Promotions
- Wine Tastings with Boordy Vineyards, ticketed separately.
- Beer Diploma Tastings with M8 Beer, ticketed separately.
- Discounted all-day parking for visitors at Harbor Court Garage and Lockwood Place Garage.
- Extra opening days on Monday, December 21 and Tuesday, December 22, when the market is usually closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Shorter hours on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I park?
Harbor Court Garage and Lockwood Place Garage both have discounted all-day rates for visitors. You can also reserve a spot ahead on SpotHero.
Can I get there without a car?
Yes. Buses stop across the street at Light St. & Lee St. The free Charm City Circulator Purple Route stops at the Baltimore Visitor Center. The Metro, Light Rail and MARC stations are each about a 12-minute walk or less.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes. Dogs are welcome in the whole outdoor area and most of the indoor tent, but not in the Käthe Wohlfahrt vending area.
Can I bring a stroller or bike?
Strollers are welcome but not allowed in the Käthe Wohlfahrt vending tent. Bikes aren't allowed inside the festival tent, so lock yours nearby.
What happens in bad weather?
Most vendors are inside the heated tent, so the market opens in almost all weather. It may close early on days of heavy rain or snow, or close completely if the weather is expected to be bad all day.
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