Konstanz Christmas Market on the Lake
Visitors can wander through decorated wooden huts extending from the Marktstätte along the shores of Lake Constance to the Stadtgarten. The market offers handcrafted seasonal gifts, decorations, winter apparel, and rides on a historic horse carousel dating back to 1897. Guests can also visit children's activity areas and relax with hot drinks and regional delicacies at lakeside bar huts.
What to Expect
Lakeside market featuring artisanal crafts, a historic carousel, and cosy huts.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Konstanzer Marktstätte, historic old town
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Marketing und Tourismus Konstanz GmbH
Food & Drink
Stalls serve hearty classics, regional specialties, sweet treats, vegetarian and vegan dishes, mulled wine, hot gin specialties and other hot drinks.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children and christmas-market shoppers
Vibe
Festive, cozy, lakeside
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Daily 11–20; Fridays and Saturdays until 21:30.
- Parking: It says comfortable coach parking is available again in 2026 and provides a reservation link for coach parking.
Tips & Advice
- Keep your Glühwein mug and return it at any stand to get your deposit back. Return VYTAL plates, bowls and cutlery at participating food stands.
- Coming from Friedrichshafen? Take the catamaran: it docks right at the market and adds evening sailings on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Leave the car at the Bodenseeforum park-and-ride, where buses run to the centre every fifteen minutes, or walk in from Parkhaus Europabrücke along the Seerhein.
- If you cycle in, use the bike parking in the Stadtgarten, since there is no bike parking at all in front of the Konzil.
- Visitors from Switzerland should use the SBB RailAway offer for up to half off the trip and thirty percent off purchases at the market.
Special Events & Promotions
- Weekends: Konstanz school classes and clubs sell homemade baked goods, crafts and small specialties.
- Guests from Switzerland: the SBB RailAway offer gives up to 50% off public transport and 30% off purchases at the market.
- Extra evening catamaran sailings between Friedrichshafen and Konstanz on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during the market season.
- The Meersburg–Konstanz ferry runs more often, with extra late-evening crossings.
- Coach parking for tour buses is back this year and can be reserved.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What food is there?
You'll find hearty winter classics, sweets and regional specialties, along with vegetarian and vegan options. Many of the vendors and food stalls come from Konstanz and the Lake Constance region.
How does the cup and dish deposit work?
Hot drinks come in deposit mugs that you can hand back at the stands. Food is served on reusable VYTAL plates and bowls, and cutlery is on deposit too. You can return all of them at any participating food stand.
Is there anything for kids?
Yes. The Weihnachts-Wichtel-Dorf is a Christmas play area for exploring and running around. The historic horse carousel has been turning since 1897 and has hand-carved figures to ride.
Can I arrive by boat?
Yes. The catamaran runs hourly from Friedrichshafen and docks right at the market, with extra evening sailings during the market season. The Meersburg ferry runs more often, with extra late crossings, and city bus line 1 connects the ferry port to the market.
Where can I leave my bike?
There is designated bike parking in the Stadtgarten. You can't park bikes in front of the Konzil. You can also return konrad rental bikes at several stations near the market.
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