Illustration of a christmas market scene (Weihnachtsmarkt & Weihnachtsdorf Metzingen)
Christmas Markets

Weihnachtsmarkt & Weihnachtsdorf Metzingen

Visitors can wander through festively decorated wooden huts offering wooden toys, Christmas tree decorations, candles, and a variety of gift ideas. A diverse culinary selection provides seasonal treats, mulled wine, and vegetarian options. The event brings together a lively market atmosphere in the town center and a cozy holiday village around Kelternplatz.

What to Expect

Combines a traditional downtown Christmas market with a cozy Christmas village.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

City Center

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

MMT Metzingen Marketing und Tourismus GmbH

Food & Drink

The Christmas village offers seasonal food and drinks, including a selection of vegetarian options.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Christmas shoppers and families

Vibe

Festive and cozy

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Location

Innenstadt Metzingen
72555 Metzingen
Metzingen

Know Before You Go

  • Hours: 11:00–20:00.
  • Accessibility: The event is wheelchair accessible.

Tips & Advice

  • Come on Friday for the opening of the Christmas village, when the two mayors open it and children can look forward to a special surprise.
  • Visit on Saturday if you want both the Christmas village on Kelternplatz and the traditional market along Reutlinger Straße and Hindenburgstraße on the same day.
  • The market goes ahead in all weather, so dress warmly and bring rain gear for wandering between the outdoor wooden huts.
  • Vegetarians can eat well here, since the food and drink stalls include a selection of vegetarian options alongside the mulled wine and seasonal treats.
  • The market is wheelchair accessible, so visitors using a wheelchair can browse the decorated huts and stalls along with everyone else.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Friday opening of the Christmas village by Oberbürgermeisterin Carmen Haberstroh and Erster Bürgermeister Patrick Hubertz, with a special surprise for children
  • Saturday only: the traditional Christmas market fills Reutlinger Straße and Hindenburgstraße alongside the Kelternplatz village

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I buy at the stalls?

The decorated wooden huts sell everything for Advent and Christmas: wooden toys, Christmas tree decorations, candles and plenty of gift ideas.

Are there vegetarian food options?

Yes. Along with mulled wine and seasonal treats, the food and drink stalls include a selection of vegetarian dishes.

Is there anything special for children?

Yes. At the Friday opening of the Christmas village on Kelternplatz, children can look forward to a special surprise.

Is the market wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the market is wheelchair accessible.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The market and village go ahead in all weather.

Tags

Christmas marketholiday marketfestive foodartisanal productshandmade craftscommunity celebrationseasonal activitiesholiday traditionlocal vendors

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team