Darmstadt Christmas Market
Culinary and handicraft stalls fill the festive city centre, including offerings from twin towns such as Hungarian lángos and Swiss wine and cheese. Visitors can admire the Lange Ludwig illuminated with tens of thousands of LEDs and watch light animations on the market square Christmas tree. The market also features a historic horse-drawn carousel.
What to Expect
Stalls from international twin towns and an annual mulled wine princess.
Event Details
Organizer
Darmstadt Marketing GmbH
Food & Drink
The stalls offer culinary specialties including Hungarian lángos and wine and cheese from Saanen, Switzerland.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and christmas-market shoppers
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Tips & Advice
- Stay into the evening to catch the hourly light show on the Marktplatz Christmas tree and see the Lange Ludwig lit with 30,000 LEDs.
- Go to the twin-town stalls for lángos or Saanen wine and cheese, the stands locals look forward to each year.
- Walk over to Friedensplatz for a turn on the historic horse carousel between visits to the stalls around the city centre.
- Come to the opening to see the Glühweinprinzessin unveil this year's new mulled wine glass design.
Special Events & Promotions
- At the opening, the Glühweinprinzessin presents this year's new mulled wine glass design.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this market special?
The stalls from Darmstadt's twin towns. They bring handicrafts and food, such as Hungarian lángos and wine and cheese from Saanen in Switzerland.
What lights and sights should I look out for?
The Lange Ludwig sparkles with 30,000 LEDs. The Christmas tree on Marktplatz plays a light show every hour in the evening. There are also Christmas trees on Luisenplatz and Ludwigsplatz.
Is there a carousel?
Yes. A historic horse carousel turns on Friedensplatz.
Who is the Glühweinprinzessin?
She's Darmstadt's mulled wine princess, chosen every year since 2011. At the market's opening, she presents the new design for the mulled wine glasses.
How can I perform or sell at the market?
Performers send the completed application form by email to event@darmstadt.de. Darmstadt Marketing also takes stall applications for its events.
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