Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere in Germersheim with our comprehensive event guide. Whether you're a local or visitor, here you'll find all essential information about the Christmas season in our historic fortress town.
The historic city center transforms into an atmospheric meeting point during the Advent season. The festivities extend from the traditional Christmas market at Paradeplatz to the decorated lanes of the old town. The Frauenkirche and the historic fortress structures provide an impressive backdrop for the winter events, while the surrounding communities invite you to explore the region with their own Christmas markets.
Contact information and details below.
Christmas market in the historic courtyard of the Hufeisen
The Christmas market in Germersheim's fortress offers a unique setting with many lights, festively decorated stalls, and mulled wine. Visitors can look forward to a diverse program featuring live music, food and sales stands, a crafts market, and a children's activity program.
Where: Germersheim | More Info: Christmas in Germersheim Fortress
Children's bakery and Christmas Express
The Christmas market in Germersheim offers a vibrant Advent and pre-Christmas atmosphere in the fortress. With many lights, live music, and a children's bakery, the market enchants visitors. A ride on the Christmas Express through the festively decorated Germersheim is another highlight.
Where: Germersheim | More Info: Germersheim Christmas Express
Invitation to a Christmas market in the Bürgerhaushof.
The Windener Adventsmarkt takes place on November 30, 2024, in the Bürgerhaushof and offers a cozy atmosphere with Christmas market attractions.
Where: Winden | More Info: Winden Advent Market
Unique atmosphere created by festive lighting and stage program.
The Rülzheim Christmas Market traditionally takes place during the third Advent weekend and invites visitors with mulled wine, delicacies, and lovingly decorated stalls. The festive lighting and twinkling Christmas decorations create a unique atmosphere, inviting guests to stroll and enjoy. The winter magic is accompanied by a beautiful stage program with musical entertainment and dance performances.
Where: Rülzheim | More Info: Rülzheim Christmas Market
Unique atmosphere with self-made products and family-friendly atmosphere.
The Sondernheimer Christkindlmarkt takes place on the Schwester-Quentina-Platz in Germersheim and offers a family-friendly atmosphere with exhibitors who are exclusively club members and private hobby artists. The offerings range from jewelry to candles and include self-made products as well as various food and drink offers. Santa Claus visits both days.
Where: Sondernheim | More Info: Sondernheim Christ Child Market
Traditional Christmas meals and concerts during the Advent season.
The Adventsmarket in Steinweiler offers a variety of offerings and activities, including Christmas concerts and traditional Christmas meals.
Where: Steinweiler | More Info: Steinweiler Advent Market
70 market stalls with Christmas specialties
The Karolinen Christmas Market in Bad Bergzabern features over two weeks of 70 market stalls with Christmas specialties. Large guests can enjoy mulled wine and concerts, while smaller guests can enjoy gingerbread and Santa Claus.
Where: Bad Bergzabern | More Info: Caroline's Christmas Market Bad Bergzabern
Unique handmade crafts and Christmas items.
The Trippstadter Weihnachts- und Kreativmarkt offers a variety of handmade crafts and Christmas items that you can personally visit and purchase.
Where: Trippstadt | More Info: Trippstadt Christmas Market
Unique atmosphere and diverse culinary offerings.
The Christmas market in Grünstadt offers a picturesque scene on the Schillerplatz with beautifully and festively decorated stalls. Visitors can find handmade jewelry and decorations, traditional Christmas items, and a variety of culinary offerings like gingerbread, sausages, and roasted almonds.
Where: Grünstadt | More Info: Grünstadt Christmas Market
Unique combination of cultural and museum offerings in the historic city of Germersheim.
The Germersheimer Kultur- & Museumsnacht offers a variety of cultural and museum offerings that present the city life and history of Germersheim. Visitors can attend various exhibitions, concerts, and workshops to deeply engage with local culture.
Where: Germersheim | More Info: Germersheim Culture and Museum Night
A modern musical Martinsspiel by children of the Geschwister-Scholl-Grundschule and the municipal children's center „Zeppelin“.
The Martinsumzug in Germersheim starts at 17:15 on Tournuser-Platz in front of the Stadthalle. The procession begins at 17:30 heading towards Ludwigstor and passes through various streets before ending in Ludwigspark. There, a modern musical Martinsspiel by children is performed, and all participating children receive a „Weckmännchen“.
Where: Germersheim | More Info: St. Martin's Parade Germersheim