Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the Advent season in Heppenheim an der Bergstrasse with our comprehensive event guide. We present all the important festive events that accompany both locals and visitors through the pre-Christmas period.
The historic marketplace with its magnificent town hall forms the heart of the winter festivities. From here, the Christmas activities extend through the picturesque old town, past the traditional half-timbered houses up to the Starkenburg castle. The Christmas market with its regional specialties, craft stalls, and cultural performances transforms the streets and alleys into an atmospheric winter landscape.
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Unique ice rink with a view of Heidelberg Castle.
The Heidelberg Christmas Market features a variety of festive stalls offering charming gift ideas on various locations in the old town. Visitors can enjoy one of Germany's most beautiful ice rinks on the Karlsplatz with a stunning view of the famous castle.
Where: Heidelberg | More Info: Heidelberg Christmas Market
Romantic atmosphere with illuminated fir trees and illuminated pointed tents.
The Winterwäldchen on the Kornmarkt in Heidelberg offers a festive atmosphere with illuminated fir trees and illuminated pointed tents. The numerous lovingly set up fir trees and the winter-decorated pagoda tents invite you to linger.
Where: Heidelberg | More Info: Winter Forest (Kornmarkt)
Historic town center setting with local crafts and regional products
The Christmas market in the historic town center of Groß-Umstadt offers a romantic setting in front of the Renaissance-style town hall. Visitors can find local crafts, regional products, and a cozy atmosphere.
Where: Groß-Umstadt | More Info: Christmas Market in the Historic Old Town of Groß-Umstadt
Unique atmosphere and carefully staged light drama.
The 'Blaues Weihnachtswunder' Christmas market in Lorsch features a festive booth and tent city around the magnificent Christmas tree. With around 50 stalls offering beautiful, useful, decorative, tasty, and high-proof items, musical live performances draw visitors to the stage, and creative craft activities are among the highlights.
Where: Lorsch | More Info: Blue Christmas Wonder
Festively decorated historic old town with diverse Christmas items and treats.
The traditional Christmas market in Buchen offers a diverse selection of Christmas items, candles, ceramics, and toys. Visitors can enjoy various treats and take in the aroma of mulled wine and sausages. The historic old town is decorated festively and provides a romantic atmosphere.
Where: Buchen | More Info: Christmas Market in Buchen
The Benznickel and his assistant rumble through the market.
The Crumbacher Christmas Market features various stalls with crafts, delicacies, and gifts. Notably, there are wild boar sausages, French wines, and the Crumbacher Glühwein. The program includes concerts, singing, and activities for children.
Where: Fränkisch-Crumbach | More Info: Crumbach Christmas Market
Special stands from Darmstadt's partner cities.
The Darmstadt Christmas Market invites visitors from November 18 to December 23, 2024, into the festively decorated city center. Culinary and artisanal specialties like Hungarian Lángos and wine from Saanen (Switzerland) create a pre-Christmas atmosphere. Christmas trees on the market square, Luisenplatz, and Ludwigsplatz complete the scene.
Where: Darmstadt | More Info: Darmstadt Christmas Market
Life-sized wooden figures as directional signs and craftsmanship.
The Michelstadt Christmas Market offers a cohesive atmosphere with over 100 festively decorated wooden stalls. The city is adorned with spruce branches and light chains, while life-sized wooden figures serve as directional signs and are crafted by the local woodworking school.
Where: Michelstadt | More Info: Christmas Market in Michelstadt
Unique blend of art, music, and culinary delights.
The Groß-Umstadt Advent Market offers a diverse atmosphere with hobby artist exhibitions, a popular Advent Market café, and various concerts. Stands with jewelry, gift ideas, toys, and delicious specialties await visitors.
Where: Groß-Umstadt | More Info: Groß-Umstadt Advent Market
Unique Christmas cribs and local specialties.
The Christmas market in the World Heritage site of Kloster Lorsch offers a variety of Christmas items and culinary specialties. Visitors can look forward to a cozy atmosphere with traditional Christmas cribs and delicious treats.
Where: Lorsch | More Info: Christmas Market at the World Heritage Site Lorsch Abbey
Music festival with five locations and various bands.
The Beerfelder Musiknacht is an established event in Beerfelden, now under new management. It takes place on October 26, 2024, at five locations and features a variety of bands and music styles.
Where: Oberzent | More Info: Beerfeld Music Night
Political cabaret with song and dance.
Christoph Sieber performs on November 2nd at the Alten Turnhalle Oberzent-Beerfelden with his new program „Weitermachen“. He presents current political cabaret with song, dance, and characters taken directly from life.
Where: Oberzent | More Info: Christoph Sieber at the Old Gym