Last updated: 11. November 2024
Plan your festive season in Ettlingen with our comprehensive event guide. Here you'll find all essential information about the winter festivities in our historic Alb town.
The medieval marketplace transforms into an atmospheric meeting point with traditional wooden stalls and regional specialties. The festivities extend from St. Martin's Church to the castle throughout the historic old town, while Rose Square and Leopold Street invite visitors to stroll under their festive illumination. The neighboring districts offer additional advent markets and cultural events.
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Ettlingen Holiday Markets and Shopping
Ettlingen Star Market
- What to Expect
- New children's Ferris wheel and children's bakery.
- Description
- The Sternlesmarkt in Ettlingen offers a beautiful Christmas atmosphere with mulled wine, punch, and handmade crafts. A highlight is the new children's Ferris wheel and the children's bakery.
- Where
- Ettlingen | More Info : Ettlingen Star Market
Karlsruhe Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- "Artfully decorated wooden huts and Christmas pyramids"
- Description
- The Karlsruhe Christkindlesmarkt offers a variety of handicrafts, traditional delicacies, and festive atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy the artfully decorated wooden huts and the large Christmas pyramid.
- Where
- Karlsruhe | More Info : Karlsruhe Christmas Market
Heidelberg Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique ice rink with a view of Heidelberg Castle.
- Description
- The Heidelberg Christmas Market offers a variety of festive stalls selling charming gift ideas on various locations in the old town. For those seeking sporty activities, the Karlsplatz features one of Germany's most beautiful ice rinks with a stunning view of the famous castle ruin.
- Where
- Heidelberg | More Info : Heidelberg Christmas Market
Mannheim Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Lovingly decorated stalls with diverse offerings.
- Description
- The Mannheim Christmas Market at the Water Tower is one of Germany's oldest and largest Christmas markets. Visitors stroll through Hirtenpfad and Engelsgasse with family and friends, enjoying the diverse offerings of the lovingly decorated stalls around the city's landmark.
- Where
- Mannheim | More Info : Mannheim Christmas Market
Pforzheim Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A rich variety of culinary specialties and handmade Christmas stars.
- Description
- The Golden Pforzheimer Christmas Market offers a rich variety of goods and culinary delights, including sweet crêpes, fruits, and sweets, grill and sausage specialties, hearty stews, and gourmet burgers. The gastronomic businesses are open until 22:00.
- Where
- Pforzheim | More Info : Pforzheim Christmas Market
Rastatt Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Attractive sales huts with Christmas decorations.
- Description
- The Rastatt Christmas Market offers attractive sales huts with Christmas decorations on the market square and allows the rental of wooden huts. Preferred applicants include artisans, original stands, and providers of specialties and curiosities.
- Where
- Rastatt | More Info : Rastatt Christmas Market
Baden-Baden Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Historical setting with grand colonnades and a nativity scene exhibition.
- Description
- The Baden-Baden Christmas Market offers a unique winter setting with festively decorated stalls, an enchanting fairy tale street, and a nativity scene exhibition in the Trinkhalle.
- Where
- Baden-Baden | More Info : Baden-Baden Christmas Market
Kaiserslautern Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique craftsmanship and diverse culinary offerings.
- Description
- The Kaiserslautern Christmas Market offers a variety of handmade crafts, culinary delights, and traditional Christmas decorations. Visitors can be inspired by the unique craftsmanship and find the perfect Christmas gift for their loved ones.
- Where
- Kaiserslautern | More Info : Kaiserslautern Christmas Market
Speyer Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Decorated stalls and enticing food.
- Description
- The Speyer Christmas Market 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 of Speyer.
- Where
- Speyer | More Info : Speyer Christmas Market
Ludwigshafen Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- 60 festively decorated wooden huts with various gift ideas and culinary offerings.
- Description
- The Ludwigshafener Weihnachtsmarkt on Berliner Platz features festively decorated wooden huts and cozy gathering areas. With delicious treats and appealing gift ideas, the market attracts visitors. It is the first in the entire state of Rhineland-Palatinate and accompanies visitors through the late autumn and pre-Christmas period.
- Where
- Ludwigshafen | More Info : Ludwigshafen Christmas Market
Neustadt Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique culinary experiences in historic courtyards.
- Description
- The Kunigunde Christmas Market in Neustadt an der Weinstraße offers a unique atmosphere with a decorated marketplace, romantic lights, and flickering candles. Historic horse carousels and the impressive Stiftskirche complete the special ambiance. Regional food producers and European partners present their diverse products.
- Where
- Neustadt an der Weinstraße | More Info : Neustadt Christmas Market
Landau Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Handmade crafts and fairy tale programs for children
- Description
- The Thomas-Nast-Nikolausmarkt in Landau features handmade crafts, fairy tales, and craft programs for young guests. The Christmas market is open daily from 11 AM to 8 PM and takes place on the Rathausplatz.
- Where
- Landau | More Info : Landau Christmas Market