Nürtinger Weihnacht
Visitors can stroll through a Christmas village of decorated market stalls surrounding the St. Laurentius town church, browsing handcrafted goods and enjoying a wide variety of culinary treats. The event features an extensive supporting program with performances at the stage hut, winter guided tours, and church parish exhibitions. Guests can also take in panoramic views over the surroundings from the church tower alongside the tower watchmen.
What to Expect
Festive Christmas village gathered around the St. Laurentius town church.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Old Town
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Stadt Nürtingen
Food & Drink
The market offers a wide variety of culinary treats.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and visitors who enjoy traditional christmas markets
Vibe
Festive and traditional
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11:00–20:00; Friday–Saturday 11:00–21:00. Opens Friday, December 4 at 11:00; ceremonial opening Friday, December 4, 2026 at 17:30.
Tips & Advice
- Come on 12 or 13 December to see the Lucia procession through the old-town lanes at dusk, then join the singing with Lucia inside St. Laurentius.
- Bring the kids to the Lucia procession, where the Julbock hands out Lussekatter pastries and elk-shaped cookies to children along the way.
- Climb the Stadtkirche tower with the tower watchmen to take in the panoramic view from the top.
- Pick a Friday or Saturday for a longer evening, since the market stays open an hour later on those two days.
- Make a day of Sunday 13 December by riding the Sofazügle museum train from Nürtingen to Neuffen and back.
Special Events & Promotions
- Ceremonial opening on Friday, 4 December.
- Swedish Lucia procession through the old town at dusk on 12 and 13 December, followed by singing with Lucia in St. Laurentius church.
- The separate Nürtinger Adventsmarkt runs in the old town on 12 and 13 December.
- The Sofazügle museum train runs from Nürtingen to Neuffen and back on Sunday, 13 December.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see and do?
Decorated huts around the St. Laurentius church sell food and crafts. The supporting program includes performances at the stage hut, the view from the church tower with the tower watchmen, winter town tours, and exhibitions by the church parish.
What is the Lucia procession?
At dusk on 12 and 13 December, the Swedish Lucia and her entourage walk through the narrow old-town lanes singing Swedish songs. Afterward everyone can join the singing with Lucia in St. Laurentius church.
Is there anything special for children?
Yes. During the Lucia procession, the Julbock walks along and hands out Lussekatter, a traditional Swedish pastry, and elk-shaped cookies to the children.
Can I go up the church tower?
Yes. The tower watchmen take visitors up the Stadtkirche tower, which has a panoramic view over the area.
Is anything else on in Nürtingen during the market?
The separate Nürtinger Adventsmarkt takes place in the old town on 12 and 13 December. On Sunday 13 December, the Sofazügle museum train runs from Nürtingen to Neuffen and back.
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