Memminger Christkindlesmarkt
Located at the Christmas market, the Memminger Himmelsstube is a heated tent where the Advent season is celebrated in both cheerful and contemplative ways. It provides visitors with a welcoming space that also serves as a peaceful retreat.
What to Expect
A heated tent offering a cozy retreat during the Advent season
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
City Center
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Tourist Information Memmingen
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Visitors seeking a warm, quieter advent break
Vibe
Warm, cheerful, contemplative
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Low
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Opening day: 15–23 Uhr; official opening 17:30 Uhr. Monday–Thursday: 11–20 Uhr; Friday and Saturday: 11–21 Uhr; Sunday: 12–20 Uhr.
Tips & Advice
- Come on opening day for the torchlit opening by the Lord Mayor and the Christkind, which falls on the same day as the late-night shopping event Einkaufen im Lichterglanz.
- Bring children on a Saturday afternoon, when the Christkind tells fairy tales and St. Nicholas is out handing out small gifts.
- Duck into the heated Himmelsstube tent when you need to warm up or want a quiet place to retreat from the stalls.
- The market wraps up on December 20, a few days before Christmas, so do your gift shopping at the stalls before then.
Special Events & Promotions
- Torchlit opening by the Lord Mayor and the Christkind on opening day.
- Late-night shopping event "Einkaufen im Lichterglanz" on the market's opening day.
- St. Nicholas hands out small gifts on weekends.
- The Christkind tells fairy tales on Saturday afternoons.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for children?
There are Kasperle puppet shows for the youngest guests. St. Nicholas hands out small gifts on weekends, and the Christkind tells fairy tales on Saturday afternoons.
What is the Himmelsstube?
The Memminger Himmelsstube is a heated tent at the market where Advent is celebrated, sometimes with fun and sometimes quietly. It also works as a place to retreat.
Is there food and drink?
Yes, plenty of festively decorated huts serve food and drink.
What entertainment is there?
Singing and brass groups perform for visitors, and Kasperle comes for the little ones.
How big is the market?
Around 30 stalls sell Christmas goods, framed by the Rathaus, the Großzunft, the Steuerhaus and handsome townhouses.
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