Nuremberg Children's Christmas Market
Set right next to the main Christkindlesmarkt, this family-oriented market offers nostalgic carousels, a steam railway, and stalls selling holiday treats and Christmas goods. A centerpiece attraction is a grand, multi-tiered carousel modeled after a traditional steam carousel. Children can also visit hands-on workshop booths, such as a candle workshop, Christmas bakery, and soap manufactory, to craft their own gifts and treats.
What to Expect
Features nostalgic carousels, a steam railway, and hands-on craft booths.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Congress- und Tourismus-Zentrale Nürnberg
Food & Drink
Stalls offer treats and Christmas goods.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Playful and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Parking: There are enough parking garages in the old town. On Advent weekends, use the signposted Park+Ride lots and take public transport in.
Tips & Advice
- On Advent weekends, leave the car at a signposted Park+Ride lot and take public transport into the old town instead of driving into the city center.
- Leave time for the hands-on booths, where kids can make candles, bake treats or try the new soap workshop to create their own gifts.
- Combine your visit with the main Christkindlesmarkt, which is right next door to the Kinderweihnacht on Hans-Sachs-Platz.
- Find the tiered carousel in the middle of the square, which is modeled on a steam carousel, then take a ride on the steam railway.
- Dress children warmly, because carousel rides and the hands-on booths mean a good stretch of time outdoors on the square.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: a soap workshop joins the hands-on booths.
- The Nuremberg Christkind comes to visit the Kinderweihnacht.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Kinderweihnacht for?
It is a Christmas market for families with children. It has been held since 1999 and is aimed at young visitors.
What rides are there?
There are nostalgic carousels and a steam railway. The centerpiece is a tiered carousel in the middle of the square, modeled on a steam carousel.
Can kids make things themselves?
Yes. At the hands-on booths, such as the candle workshop, the Christmas bakery and the new soap workshop, children can make their own gifts, treats and artwork.
Does the Christkind visit?
Yes, the Nuremberg Christkind comes to the Kinderweihnacht.
Where should I park?
There are enough parking garages in the old town. On Advent weekends, it's better to leave the car at one of the signposted Park+Ride lots and take public transport into the city center.
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