Nürtinger Adventsmarkt
Decorated stalls offering arts and crafts line the historic streets, which are illuminated by hundreds of candles. Visitors can watch the procession of the Swedish light queen Lucia and her entourage singing traditional Swedish songs, accompanied by the Julbock and a troll family. The market also extends into the historic courtyard of the Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Umwelt.
What to Expect
Nordic-themed Advent market lit by hundreds of candles.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Altstadt
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Stadt Nürtingen
Food & Drink
The Julbock hands Lussekatter, a traditional Swedish pastry, to children.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children and fans of christmas markets
Vibe
Candlelit and traditional
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Saturday, 12 December: 11:00–20:00; Sunday, 13 December: 11:00–20:00. Lucia procession: 17:00; singing with Lucia: from 17:30.
Tips & Advice
- Stay until dusk to see Lucia and her singers walk the narrow old-town lanes, then follow them to the singing in Stadtkirche St. Laurentius.
- Bring the children to the Lucia procession, because the Julbock walks with it and hands out Lussekatter and moose-shaped cookies to kids.
- Use the Neckarsteige entrance to reach the HfWU courtyard, because the market stalls continue into that historic courtyard.
- Visit the Nürtinger Weihnachtsmarkt at Stadtkirche St. Laurentius on the same trip, because it runs through the Adventsmarkt weekend.
- Dress warmly if you stay for the candlelight and the Lucia procession, because they take place outdoors in the old town as darkness falls.
Special Events & Promotions
- At dusk, the Swedish light queen Lucia leads a procession through the old town with the Julbock, who hands out Lussekatter to children.
- After the procession, there is singing with Lucia in Stadtkirche St. Laurentius.
- On Sunday, December 13, the Sofazügle museum train runs from Nürtingen to Neuffen and back.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What will we find at the Adventsmarkt?
This is a Nordic-style market. Decorated stalls with handmade crafts line the old town, which is lit by hundreds of candles. The market also continues into the historic courtyard of the Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Umwelt (HfWU).
What is the Lucia procession?
At dusk, the Swedish light queen Lucia walks through the narrow old-town lanes. Her entourage sings Swedish songs as they go. The Julbock (Yule goat) walks with them. Afterwards there is singing with Lucia in Stadtkirche St. Laurentius.
Is there anything special for children?
During the procession, the Julbock hands out Lussekatter, a traditional Swedish saffron bun, and moose-shaped cookies to the children. The troll family may also turn up around the market.
How do I get into the HfWU courtyard part of the market?
The courtyard entrance is on Neckarsteige.
What else is on in Nürtingen that weekend?
The Nürtinger Weihnachtsmarkt at Stadtkirche St. Laurentius runs through the same weekend. On Sunday, the Sofazügle, a museum train of the Tälesbahn, runs from Nürtingen to Neuffen and back.
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