Marktoberdorf Christmas Market
Visitors can stroll through approximately 40 decorated stalls offering Christmas decorations, felt handicrafts, wood carvings, ceramics, and jewelry. Festive treats, warm drinks, and daily horse-drawn carriage rides entertain guests, alongside visits from St. Nicholas and his angels. A live stage program features local brass bands, singing kindergarten groups, vocal ensembles, and alphorn players.
What to Expect
Over 50 years of tradition with around 40 festive stalls.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Stadt Marktoberdorf
Food & Drink
The market offers seasonal Christmas treats and warming drinks.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children and christmas-market shoppers
Vibe
Festive and traditional
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Tips & Advice
- Bring the kids for the horse-drawn carriage, which runs every day, and look out for St. Nicholas and his angels bringing a surprise.
- Stop by the stage, where local brass bands, kindergarten groups, the Leuterschach alphorn players and singing groups perform every day of the market.
- Browse the roughly 40 decorated stalls for Christmas gifts such as felt goods, wood carvings, ceramics and jewelry.
- Dress warmly for a stroll between the market stalls, and warm up with one of the warming drinks on offer.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I buy at the stalls?
About 40 decorated stalls sell Christmas decorations, felt goods, wood carvings, ceramics, jewelry and more.
What is there for children?
A horse-drawn carriage runs daily for young visitors, St. Nicholas and his angels bring a surprise, and kindergarten children craft and sing on stage.
What's on the stage?
Each day, local brass bands play, kindergarten children craft and sing, the Leuterschach alphorn players perform Advent tunes, and various singing groups take the stage.
What food and drink is there?
Christmas treats and warming drinks.
Who runs the market?
The town of Marktoberdorf has organized it for over 50 years. Questions go to the town's market administration, and its market statutes and fee statutes set out the rules.
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