Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the festive winter season in Mannheim! Our comprehensive event guide presents you with the most beautiful Christmas activities in the City of Squares, delighting both locals and visitors alike.
The historic Water Tower forms the atmospheric centerpiece of Mannheim's Christmas market, while traditional market stalls extend along the Planken shopping street. From there, the path leads to Paradeplatz, where regional craftsmanship and culinary specialties await visitors. The neighboring districts like Ludwigshafen and the Kurpfalz region enrich the winter offerings with their own festive events.
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Diverse offerings of lovingly decorated stalls.
The Mannheim Christmas Market at the Water Tower is one of the oldest and largest Christmas markets in Germany. Here, you stroll with family and friends through Hirtenpfad and Engelsgasse and enjoy the diverse offerings of the lovingly decorated stalls around the Mannheim landmark.
Where: Mannheim | More Info: Mannheim Christmas Market
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 squares in the old town. The atmospheric ice rink on Karlsplatz is particularly noteworthy, offering a view of the famous castle.
Where: Heidelberg | More Info: Heidelberg Christmas Market
More than 20 nations present their goods and traditions.
The Rüdesheimer Weihnachtsmarkt der Nationen offers a unique blend of goods, specialties, and traditions from over 20 nations. Visitors can discover original handicrafts, jewelry, and culinary delights.
Where: Rüdesheim | More Info: Rüdesheim Christmas Market of Nations
Festively decorated huts in a historic setting.
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 in Speyer.
Where: Speyer | More Info: Speyer Christmas Market
Unique Christmas decorations with integrated lighting.
Käthe Wohlfahrt offers unique Christmas decorations that have been enchanting people worldwide for many years. The decorations include glass balls, metal and wooden tree ornaments, and illuminated decorative figures. In Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a special Christmas world is created, characterized by Erzgebirgian folk art and Christmas decorations from various regions of Germany.
Where: Heidelberg | More Info: Heidelberg Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas Store