Stuttgart Christmas Market
Visitors can stroll through festively decorated alleys lined with elaborately decorated stalls offering seasonal treats and gifts. Family-friendly highlights include a miniature railway that travels through a miniature landscape, a mini Ferris wheel, and a nostalgic children's carousel. Guests can also get creative by decorating gingerbread hearts.
What to Expect
One of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe, dating back to 1692.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
City Center
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
in.Stuttgart Veranstaltungsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG
Food & Drink
The stalls offer tasty treats.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and traditional
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Parking: In der Innenstadt gibt es nur eine begrenzte Zahl an Parkplätzen in Fußwegentfernung; öffentliche Verkehrsmittel werden empfohlen. Parkhäuser in Fußweite sind in der Bolzstraße, am kleinen Schlossplatz und in der Nadlerstraße am Rathaus.
Tips & Advice
- Use public transportation where possible, as only a limited number of parking spaces are available within walking distance of the city center.
- Take an S-Bahn to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof or Stadtmitte, then allow about five minutes to walk to the market.
- If driving, consider the nearby garages on Bolzstraße, Kleiner Schlossplatz, or Nadlerstraße by the town hall.
- Before driving, note Baden-Württemberg’s ban on diesel vehicles meeting emission standard 4/IV or worse.
- Wear warm layers for strolling outdoors through the decorated market lanes, since winter visits can mean extended time outside.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for children?
Every year the highlight is the mini railway, which takes young children through a miniature landscape. There's also a mini Ferris wheel and a nostalgic children's carousel, and kids can decorate gingerbread hearts.
Is it easy to park nearby?
No, parking within walking distance is limited. The closest garages are on Bolzstraße, at the Kleiner Schlossplatz and on Nadlerstraße by the Rathaus.
What's the best way to get there by public transport?
Take the S1–S6 or S60 to Hauptbahnhof or Stadtmitte and walk about five minutes. You can also take the Stadtbahn to Schlossplatz, Charlottenplatz, Hauptbahnhof or Börsenplatz.
Are there driving restrictions in Stuttgart?
Yes. Baden-Württemberg bans diesel vehicles of emissions standard Euro 4 / IV and worse.
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