Göppinger Waldweihnacht
Visitors can wander through a rustic winter landscape filled with wooden huts, covered barns, and sheltered seating areas. Attractions include an educational forest trail, curling competitions, and a wooden sled photo spot on the forest clearing. Food stands serve regional specialties such as Käsespätzle, Dampfnudeln, game dishes, and Swabian döner alongside warm mulled wine.
What to Expect
Rustic forest-themed market remaining open even after Christmas Day.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Göppinger City e.V.
Food & Drink
Options include Glühwein, roasted almonds, fries, red sausage, Schupfnudeln, Dampfnudeln, Käsespätzle, game dishes, goulash, Swabian döner, soups and pasta.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Rustic and cozy
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: The page gives opening hours only under the heading “Öffnungszeiten Waldweihnacht 2025”: Sunday–Thursday 11–20; Friday 11–22; Saturday 10–22; December 24 9:30–14; closed November 23 and December 25–26.
Tips & Advice
- Snap a photo on the wooden sled at the Waldlichtung, which serves as the market's official selfie spot for the first time this year.
- Save a visit for the days after Christmas, since the Waldweihnacht is the only market in the region that stays open past the holiday.
- Pick up warm scarves, hats or gloves from the traditional traders, who have sold them at the Waldweihnacht for many years.
- Come hungry and go beyond the classics, with Dampfnudeln, Käsespätzle, game dishes, goulash and Swabian döner among the dishes on offer.
- Bring the children along, as almost every day brings a special offer for them, from crafting with natural materials to the forest nature trail.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: the wooden sled on the Waldlichtung serves as an official selfie spot for the first time.
- Volksbank-Cup curling tournament, with the big final on December 13.
- More open days than in previous years, including the days after Christmas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for kids?
Families get a big program: crafting with natural materials, curling, a visit from St. Nicholas and a discovery walk along the forest nature trail. Almost no day goes by without a special offer for the little ones.
What food is served?
Classics like fries, Schupfnudeln, Rote Wurst and mulled wine, plus Dampfnudeln, Käsespätzle, game dishes, goulash, Swabian döner, soups and pasta dishes.
Is there anywhere to sit or shelter?
Yes. Wooden huts, covered Stadl barns and plenty of shelters give cover and seating, including seats that suit children.
What can I shop for?
Long-standing traders are back with scarves, hats and gloves, alongside a big range of dried fruit and nuts.
Is there a curling competition?
Yes, the Volksbank-Cup curling tournament runs again this year, with its big final on December 13.
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