Ludwigsburger Barock-Weihnachtsmarkt
Set on a festively decorated baroque square, visitors can explore around 150 stalls offering seasonal foods, gifts, and regional specialties under an expanse of illuminated angels. The festivities extend to Arsenalplatz, featuring additional stands, a carousel, and the Blübähnle miniature railway for children. The stage program features daily afternoon family performances like puppet theater and magic, followed by live musical concerts in the evening.
What to Expect
Baroque Christmas market crowned by glowing angels spreading wings over festive stalls.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
City Center
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Tourismus & Events Ludwigsburg
Food & Drink
Stalls offer seasonal foods and regional specialties, while event-branded products include red or white mulled wine, alcohol-free punch, chocolates, chestnut gingerbread, and tea; the new regional wine jelly also comes in an alcohol-free punch version.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and baroque
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Admission is free. The page also lists these Christmas-market product prices: red mulled wine €4.95; white mulled wine €4.95; punch €3.95; white/red/alcohol-free wine jelly €3.50; chocolate €6.90; praline €2.90; Christmas tea €6.90; 7 Schwaben tea €7.80; chestnut gingerbread (4 pieces) €12.00; market mug €2.00.
- Hours: Marktplatz: daily 11.00–21.00; Arsenalplatz: Sunday–Thursday 11.00–22.00, Friday–Saturday 11.00–23.00. Children’s program: Monday–Friday 16.00; weekend program items: 15.00, 17.00, and 19.00.
- Parking: Nearby car parks include Asperger Str., Akademiehofgarage, Rathausgarage, and Marstall, all about 500 m from Marktplatz. Separate parking is available in the city for bus tour operators and groups; spaces are limited and visitors must follow staff instructions.
- Accessibility: Main pathways are accessible and equipped with wheelchair-friendly ramps, with an accessible public toilet next to Caféstüble Lutz.
Tips & Advice
- Take public transport if convenient; from Ludwigsburg station, walk about ten minutes or take a bus to the Rathaus stop near Marktplatz.
- If driving, consider one of the nearby car parks named for visitors, which are about 500 metres from Marktplatz.
- Check the market’s dietary overview before choosing food stalls if you need vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-free, or nut-free options.
- Allow time to explore Arsenalplatz as well as Marktplatz, since the market has additional stalls and family attractions there.
- Use the marked main paths for wheelchair access, and note that the accessible public toilet is beside Caféstüble Lutz.
Special Events & Promotions
- Free admission to the market.
- The market area extends to Arsenalplatz this year, with additional stalls and new highlights.
- A regional wine jelly is new this year, including an alcohol-free punch version.
- The 7 Schwaben tea is new this year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the market suitable for families with children?
Yes. The family program includes children’s performances, and Arsenalplatz has a carousel and the Blübähnle miniature railway.
What performances are on the program?
The children’s program includes puppet theatre, magic, and clowning; other family program items run on weekends, with evening musical performances.
What food and drink can visitors find?
Food stalls offer treats, including mulled wine and alcohol-free punch. An overview identifies stalls with vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-free, or nut-free products.
How can visitors travel to the market, and where can they park?
Public transport is recommended. Ludwigsburg station is about a ten-minute walk or a bus ride from Marktplatz; nearby car parks include Asperger Str., Akademiehofgarage, Rathausgarage, and Marstall.
Are the market paths and toilets accessible?
The main paths have wheelchair-accessible ramps, and the public toilet beside Caféstüble Lutz is accessible.
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