Last updated: 11. November 2024
Welcome to your reliable guide through the Christmas season in Rottweil. This guide provides you with a comprehensive overview of all festive events and activities in Baden-Württemberg's oldest city.
Around the historic Black Tower and the medieval marketplace, the winter atmosphere unfolds. The traditional Christmas market with its regional specialties extends through the pedestrian zone to the Chapel Church, while the Old Town Hall shines in festive splendor. In the surrounding area, the Christmas markets in Villingen-Schwenningen and Schramberg also attract visitors with their Swabian-Alemannic tradition.
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Rottweil Holiday Light Displays
Triberg Christmas Magic
- What to Expect
- A breathtaking fireworks display and spectacular fire shows.
- Description
- The Triberger Weihnachtszauber offers a unique atmosphere with a million lights, fireworks, and various shows.
- Where
- Triberg | More Info : Triberg Christmas Magic
Royal Winter Magic Hohenzollern
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas exhibition in the historical atmosphere of Burg Hohenzollern.
- Description
- The Burg Hohenzollern transforms into a festive world from November 22, 2024, to January 6, 2025, with elaborate decorations and enchanting illuminations. In the Grafensaal, a twelve-meter-long table with original service and silver from imperial collections will be presented, flanked by a seven-meter-high Christmas tree. Visitors can immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere of the nobility and majesty and also visit an exhibition on the history of glass Christmas ornaments in the Catholic chapel.
- Where
- Hohenzollern Castle | More Info : Royal Winter Magic Hohenzollern
Rottweil Holiday Markets and Shopping
Historical Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Traditional craftsmanship and delicious food in a historic setting.
- Description
- The Historical Christmas Market in Rottweil offers a festive atmosphere with traditional craftsmanship, delicious food and drinks, and entertaining activities for all ages.
- Where
- Rottweil | More Info : Historical Christmas Market
Freiburg Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Over 120 beautifully decorated market stalls with Christmas treats and handmade crafts.
- Description
- The Freiburg Christmas Market offers a variety of culinary delights and handmade gifts. Decorated stalls invite you to enjoy and marvel.
- Where
- Freiburg | More Info : Freiburg Christmas Market
Christ Child Market Baden-Baden
- What to Expect
- Exclusive gourmet igloos and a diverse gastronomic offer.
- Description
- The Baden-Baden Christmas Market offers a unique winter atmosphere with over 100 festively decorated stalls, a magical fairy tale street, illuminated church windows, and a nativity scene exhibition. The daily live program on the Himmelsbühne and exclusive gourmet igloos invite visitors to an unforgettable experience.
- Where
- Baden-Baden | More Info : Christ Child Market Baden-Baden
Romantic Christmas Market Ravenna Gorge
- What to Expect
- Unique setting with illuminated railway viaduct and nativity path.
- Description
- The Christmas market in the Ravenna Gorge offers a unique atmosphere with traditional craftsmanship, Christmas music, and regional specialties. Steep, wooded hills and the 40-meter-high railway viaduct of the Höllentalbahn frame the market.
- Where
- Between Freiburg and Hinterzarten | More Info : Romantic Christmas Market Ravenna Gorge
Waldshut Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Historic old town as backdrop
- Description
- The Waldshuter Christmas Market offers a festive atmosphere in front of the backdrop of the historic old town. Visit the stalls of the artists and enjoy the delicious food offered by the market vendors this year.
- Where
- Waldshut | More Info : Waldshut Christmas Market
Golden Pforzheim Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas market hut and "Golden Angel Pyramid".
- Description
- The Golden Pforzheimer Christmas Market transforms the marketplace into a festive atmosphere with around 50 stalls and booths. Sweet crêpes, fruits, and sweets invite you to snack, while grill and sausage specialties, hearty stews, and gourmet burgers are culinary delights. A wide selection of mulled wines, spirits, and liqueurs ensures a pleasant feeling.
- Where
- Pforzheim | More Info : Golden Pforzheim Christmas Market
Gengenbach Advent Calendar House
- What to Expect
- World's largest Advent calendar house with 24 windows.
- Description
- The Gengenbach Town Hall transforms into the world's largest Advent calendar house during the Advent season with 24 windows, each opening daily at 6 PM. The windows are decorated with paradise-themed illustrations by German illustrator Olaf Hajek, which are also displayed in an exhibition at Museum Haus Löwenberg. The stage program in front of the town hall starts daily at 5 PM and on weekends at 3 PM.
- Where
- Gengenbach | More Info : Gengenbach Advent Calendar House
Fairytale Christmas Market Calw
- What to Expect
- Unique culinary delights and a variety of Christmas goods in a romantic old town setting.
- Description
- The Calwer Market Square with its beautiful historical backdrop is one of the most charming places to get into the holiday spirit. Over 80 stalls are set up on the market square and in the surrounding alleys, lovingly decorated. They offer a variety of goods such as wooden figures, cribs, wreaths, chocolate, sausage and cheese specialties, roasted almonds, cookie cutters, and much more. For the corresponding culinary delights, there are treats like sausages, langos, crepes, potato dumplings, pastry pockets—and of course mulled wine, tea, or coffee.
- Where
- Calw | More Info : Fairytale Christmas Market Calw
Christmas Market in Altensteig
- What to Expect
- Unique: Festively decorated stalls with regional specialties.
- Description
- The Altensteig Christmas Market features a variety of festively decorated stalls and culinary offerings, including Straubeza, Schupfnudeln, and fine pastries. There are savory cheeses from the twin town of Bourg-St.-Maurice, robust schnapps and liqueurs in all colors, and mulled wine in various flavors. Musical performances and ensembles enrich the market, while children enjoy the puppet theater, carousel, and candle-making activities.
- Where
- Altensteig | More Info : Christmas Market in Altensteig
Advent Market Gaggenau
- What to Expect
- Unique gift ideas and various hot drinks.
- Description
- The Gaggenau Advent Market offers a diverse atmosphere with festive music, various hot drinks, and delicious food. Daily, the Kaufhauszwerge open a door on the large Advent calendar, while on the stands, one can find handmade crafts and unique gift ideas.
- Where
- Gaggenau | More Info : Advent Market Gaggenau
Todtnau Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Over 30 festively decorated stalls with traditional items and handicrafts.
- Description
- The Todtnauer Christmas Market features over 30 festively decorated stalls with traditional Christmas items and handicrafts. The scent of punch and mulled wine fills the streets, and a suitable program ensures pure Christmas atmosphere.
- Where
- Todtnau | More Info : Todtnau Christmas Market
Stars above Alpirsbach
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas market stalls with handmade wooden decorations and Christmas spices.
- Description
- The Alpirsbacher Weihnachtsmarkt "Sterne über Alpirsbach" offers a diverse program on the Klosterplatz and Glaunerhof. Visitors can explore decorated Christmas market stalls with Christmas balls, stars, and angels. Handmade wooden decorations, Christmas picks and wreaths, candles made of real beeswax, and Christmas spices are available. At the food stalls, it smells of sausages, waffles, mulled wine, and punch.
- Where
- Alpirsbach | More Info : Stars above Alpirsbach
Christ Child Market Bad Dürrheim
- What to Expect
- Lovingly decorated stalls and a festive atmosphere.
- Description
- The Christkindlemarkt in Bad Dürrheim features lovingly decorated stalls and a festive atmosphere. Numerous lights and the scent of gingerbread, honey wax, and cinnamon invite visitors to enjoy and stroll. Sales stands, homemade mulled wine, and culinary delicacies ensure the physical well-being of the visitors.
- Where
- Bad Dürrheim | More Info : Christ Child Market Bad Dürrheim
Christmas Market Rottweil
- What to Expect
- A picturesque setting with artisan crafts and live music in a historic town.
- Description
- This charming market features beautifully decorated stalls selling handmade crafts, delicious seasonal treats, and comforting beverages. Visitors can wander through the twinkling lights and vibrant displays, soaking up the atmosphere while enjoying live performances from local musicians and entertainers. The air is filled with the scent of roasted chestnuts and mulled wine, creating a delightful experience for all ages.
- Where
- Rottweil | More Info : Christmas Market Rottweil