Ravensburger Christkindlesmarkt
Ravensburg's holiday market spans from Marienplatz to Bachstraße, featuring a traditional market around the historic town hall alongside an artisan market with craft demonstrations. Stalls showcase handmade wooden crafts, jewelry, and holiday decor, alongside regional treats such as Swabian Bredle, roasted almonds, and wood-fired Dinnete. The festive atmosphere is complemented by live choral and musical performances, a chalet-style gastronomy tent, and decorated photo spots.
What to Expect
Two connected markets spanning from Marienplatz to Bachstraße in historic Ravensburg.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Altstadt
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Amt für Tourismus und Stadtmarketing - Märkte | Stadt Ravensburg
Food & Drink
Enjoy Swabian Bredle, wood-fired Dinnete, roasted almonds, mulled wine, regional specialties and sweet treats.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children and christmas-market browsers
Vibe
Festive and traditional
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Thursday–Saturday until 9 p.m.
- Parking: The page points visitors to information about parking, public transport and public toilets.
Tips & Advice
- Visit on a weekend if you want live music, when choirs, solo artists and music groups perform on the event stage on Marienplatz.
- From December 1, be at Modehaus bredl in the late afternoon to hear the story behind that day's Advent calendar window.
- Walk down to Bachstraße to watch craftspeople at work in the Reischmann market tents, then warm up in the chalet-style food tent.
- Have the kids write a letter to the Ravensburger Weihnachtself before you come, so they can post it in the mailbox by the tree.
- Plan an evening visit from Thursday to Saturday, when the market stays open later than on the other days of the week.
Special Events & Promotions
- Weekends: choirs, solo artists and music groups perform on the event stage on Marienplatz.
- From December 1: a new Advent calendar window opens daily at Modehaus bredl, with a Christmas story.
- St. Nicholas visits Marienplatz and greets visitors in front of the Christmas tree.
- Thursday to Saturday: the market stays open later in the evening.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the two markets?
The Christkindlesmarkt on Marienplatz is the traditional market around the historic town hall, with the big Christmas tree. The Reischmann Weihnachtsmarkt in Bachstraße focuses on crafts. There you can watch craftspeople at work in decorated tents and sit in a chalet-style food tent.
What is there for kids?
Kids can bake Stockbrot over the Royal Rangers' fire and hear a story at the Advent calendar. They can post letters to the Ravensburger Weihnachtself in the mailbox in front of the Christmas tree. There are also craft workshops at the Stadtwerkstatt in Rosenstraße, where kids work with an adult.
What food and drink can we try?
Try Swabian Bredle, Dinnete from the wood-fired oven, roasted almonds and other regional specialties. In Bachstraße there's mulled wine, savory food and sweet treats.
Is there live music?
Yes. Choirs, solo artists and music groups perform on weekends, and local clubs join them on the event stage on Marienplatz.
What is the big Advent calendar?
It's the largest Advent calendar in Upper Swabia, with 24 decorated windows at Modehaus bredl. From December 1 a new window opens each day and a Christmas story is told.
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