Weihnachten in Pforzheim
Around 50 stalls and huts fill the square and pedestrian zone, offering handcrafted holiday items, wool and leather goods, and a selection of sweet and savory treats. Attractions include a golden Ferris wheel, two children's carousels, and the towering Golden Angel mulled wine pyramid. The market's opening festivities include the traditional handing out of sweet Dambedeis pastries to children.
What to Expect
Home to one of Germany's largest mulled wine pyramids.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
City Center
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Stadt Pforzheim
Food & Drink
Market stalls offer sweet and savory treats, and the Goldene Engelspyramide is a mulled-wine pyramid.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday shoppers
Vibe
Traditional and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Tips & Advice
- Bring the kids on opening day, the Monday before the first of Advent, when Dambedeis are handed out to the children there.
- Make the Goldene Engelspyramide your mulled wine stop, as it ranks among the largest mulled wine pyramids in Germany.
- Allow time to walk the whole market, since its roughly 50 stalls stretch from the Marktplatz into the pedestrian zone.
- Look for gifts at the stalls with wool, fur and leather goods and Christmas crafts, which the market has plenty of.
- Dress warmly for a winter evening outdoors, because the market is spread across an open square and the streets.
Special Events & Promotions
- Opening day (the Monday before the first of Advent): traditional Dambedeis handout for the children there.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there anything for kids?
Yes. Young visitors have two children's carousels and a golden Ferris wheel. On opening day, children also receive the traditional Dambedeis.
What happens on opening day?
The market always opens on the Monday before the first of Advent. Dambedeis, a traditional sweet pastry, is handed out to the children there.
What can I shop for?
Christmas crafts and a wide choice of wool, fur and leather goods. There are about 50 stalls and booths across the Marktplatz and the pedestrian zone.
What's there to eat and drink?
There are lots of sweet and savory treats. For mulled wine, head to the Goldene Engelspyramide, one of the largest mulled wine pyramids in Germany.
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