Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the festive winter season in Bensheim with our comprehensive event guide. Both locals and visitors will find all important information about our city's winter activities here.
The historic marketplace transforms into an atmospheric Christmas market, while the pedestrian zone of the main street is adorned with traditional decorations. Various venues stretch from the Kirchberghaus to the civic center, featuring craftsmanship, regional specialties, and cultural performances. The neighboring vineyards and the Odenwald forest provide a picturesque winter backdrop.
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Handmade crafts and traditional Christmas decorations.
The Christmas market in Bensheim offers a variety of handmade crafts and traditional Christmas decorations. Visitors can look forward to a rich selection of culinary delights like gingerbread and Stollen. The market extends through the historic old town and provides a unique atmosphere.
Where: Bensheim | More Info: Bensheim Christmas Market
Historical carousel and wooden barrel with rotating Perkeo.
The Heidelberg Christmas Market offers a variety of festive stalls selling charming gift ideas on various squares in the old town. Visitors can admire traditional craftsmanship, enjoy regional delicacies, and experience the festive atmosphere.
Where: Heidelberg | More Info: Heidelberg Christmas Market
Diverse offerings of lovingly decorated huts.
The Mannheim Christmas Market at the Water Tower is one of the oldest and largest Christmas markets in Germany. Here, you stroll with family and friends through Hirtenpfad and Engelsgasse and enjoy the diverse offerings of the lovingly decorated huts around the Mannheim landmark.
Where: Mannheim | More Info: Mannheim Christmas Market
Special highlights include the stands from Darmstadt's partner cities.
The Darmstadt Christmas Market invites visitors from November 18 to December 23, 2024, into the heart of Darmstadt. Culinary and artisanal specialties create a festive atmosphere. The advent-decorated city center and Christmas trees on the market square, Luisenplatz, and Ludwigplatz evoke a Christmas spirit. Special highlights include the stands from Darmstadt's partner cities.
Where: Darmstadt | More Info: Darmstadt Christmas Market
The largest Christmas tree in Germany and a diverse program.
The Frankfurter Weihnachtsmarkt is one of the oldest and most beautiful Christmas markets in Germany, stretching from Römerberg to the Mainufer. It offers a colorful mix of culinary specialties, handicrafts, and festive attractions.
Where: Frankfurt | More Info: Frankfurt Christmas Market
Historic Christmas market on the cathedral square
The Mainz Christmas Market features a variety of festively decorated stalls offering handmade crafts, delicious treats, and traditional Christmas items. In front of the 1,000-year-old St. Martin's Cathedral, the market square is illuminated.
Where: Mainz | More Info: Mainz Christmas Market
Festive lighting with 21 illuminated lilies and four illuminated gates.
The 22nd Shooting Star Market on Schlossplatz and in front of the Marktkirche offers numerous sales and food stalls in an atmospheric setting. The festive lighting is provided by 21 illuminated lilies and four illuminated gates, as well as stars, snowflakes, and fairy lights in trees.
Where: Wiesbaden | More Info: Wiesbaden Christmas Market
Unique blend of traditional elements and modern attractions.
The Kaiserslautern Christmas Market offers a variety of handmade crafts, culinary delights, and an entertaining program. Visitors can be enchanted by the festively decorated stalls and the delicious mulled wine.
Where: Kaiserslautern | More Info: Kaiserslautern Christmas Market
Festively decorated huts and enticing food and drinks.
The Christmas market in Speyer offers a diverse range of stalls, enticing food and drinks in a historic setting in front of Europe's largest Romanesque church, the Imperial Cathedral.
Where: Speyer | More Info: Speyer Christmas Market
Traditional joint singing during the tower blowing on the 4th Advent.
The Worms Christmas market offers culinary delights, artisan crafts, and unusual activities from Parmaplatz to the Roman Emperor.
Where: Worms | More Info: Worms Christmas Market
60 festively decorated wooden huts with a diverse program.
The Ludwigshafen Christmas Market on Berliner Platz features festively decorated wooden huts and cozy gathering areas, delicious treats, and appealing gift ideas.
Where: Ludwigshafen | More Info: Ludwigshafen Christmas Market
Unique culinary experiences in historic courtyards.
The Kunigunde Christmas Market in Neustadt an der Weinstraße offers a unique atmosphere with an impressive XXL Advent calendar at the town hall, a decorated marketplace, and romantic lights. The historic carousel and the imposing Stiftskirche church complete the special ambiance.
Where: Neustadt an der Weinstraße | More Info: Neustadt an der Weinstraße Christmas Market
Handmade crafts by over 25 artists and craftsmen.
The Thomas-Nast-Nikolausmarkt in Landau offers a unique blend of traditional Christmas market attractions and handmade crafts. Over 25 artists and craftsmen showcase their handcrafted works, including painting, paper design, handmade bags, and jewelry. The historic city center is festively decorated during the event, and visitors can enjoy delicious food, mulled wine, and children's rides.
Where: Landau | More Info: Landau Christmas Market
A buffet, DJ music, and dance complete the evening.
Celebrate the New Year at Willy-Brandt-Platz with a performance of Mozart's Le nozze di Figaro. A buffet, DJ music, and dance complete the evening.
Where: Frankfurt | More Info: New Year's Eve Celebration in Frankfurt