Reutlingen Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Reutlingen and surrounding areas
Reutlingen sparkles during the Christmas season with the Old Town Christmas Market set against the backdrop of the town hall and narrow medieval streets where Reutlingen leuchtet brings late-night shopping and lights. Holiday activities include seasonal tours through the market lanes, family events with Santa visits, and musical performances in the market square. The city's cozy neighborhoods and historic towers make an inviting setting for festive events, warm treats, and the best local traditions beneath twinkling lights.
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Christmas Markets
60 eventsOne of Europe's oldest and most beautiful Christmas markets.
Christmas Shows
14 eventsAtmospheric candlelight concert with seasonal treats.
Christmas Parties
6 eventsEurope's largest international chocolate festival
Other Christmas Activities
15 eventsWorld's largest Christmas circus with premiere acts
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Stuttgarter Weihnachtsmarkt
(Stuttgart)
One of Europe's oldest and most beautiful Christmas markets.
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Stuttgart Christmas Market
(Stuttgart)
One of Europe's oldest and most beautiful Christmas markets.
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chocolART - Internationales Schokoladenfestival Tübingen
(Tübingen)
Europe's largest international chocolate festival
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Nürtinger Weihnacht
(Nürtingen)
40th anniversary of the Nürtinger Christmas Market
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Christmas Garden Stuttgart
(Stuttgart)
Millions of lights in a botanical garden setting
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World Christmas Circus Stuttgart
(Stuttgart)
World's largest Christmas circus with premiere acts
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Additional holiday activities and unique Christmas experiences in Reutlingen.
Königlicher Winterzauber (Royal Winter Magic)
Elaborate Christmas exhibition within a historic castle
Christmas Garden Stuttgart
Millions of lights in a botanical garden setting
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The biggest events include the Reutlingen Christmas Market spread across the Old Town and Bürgerpark, along with the festive city illumination event known as 'Reutlingen leuchtet.'
Reutlingen’s traditions include a high-tech Advent calendar with computer-controlled visuals at the Natural History Museum and daily visits by St. Nicholas who hands out gifts to children during the market season.
The city center around Marienkirche and nearby residential neighborhoods are known for their charming holiday lights and neighborhood displays, ideal for walking trails during the season.
Local markets are primarily located around Marktplatz, Wilhelmstrasse, and Bürgerpark, where you can find artisan vendors offering handcrafted gifts and regional holiday specialties.
Enjoying the free light displays in the city center, visiting the open-air markets, and attending community events like the 'Reutlingen leuchtet' illumination night are great budget-friendly options.
Families will appreciate the Nativity scene with a petting zoo, kids’ bakery, workshops at the markets, and the natural ice rink in the city center, all offering engaging activities for children.