Tübinger Weihnachtsmarkt
Visitors can browse through hundreds of stalls offering handcrafted items such as woodcarvings, nativity scenes, handmade jewelry, ceramics, and Christmas decorations. Local clubs and charities serve a variety of regional and seasonal treats, including Flammkuchen, waffles, Schupfnudeln, and mulled wine. The market also features musical performances, children's theater, and historic carousels set against the old town backdrop.
What to Expect
Over 300 market stalls winding through the historic old town.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Old Town
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
tuemarkt.de GmbH
Food & Drink
Stalls offer mulled wine, hot chocolate, Kinderpunsch, Flammkuchen, waffles, Schupfnudeln, wild potatoes, Langos, vegetarian dishes, and sausages.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families, craft shoppers, and seasonal food lovers
Vibe
Festive and bustling
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Fri-Sat 10-21 Uhr; Sun 11-19 Uhr.
- Parking: Saturday and Sunday rates are specified for some garages.
Tips & Advice
- Bring your own cup for Glühwein and punch, because the market mugs are for sale and cannot be handed back.
- Ride the TüBus on Saturday, when all lines in Tübingen are ticket-free through the night.
- Come on Saturday or Sunday to see the full market, as Schmiedtorstraße and Kelternplatz only join the more than 300 stalls on those days.
- Go to Haagtorplatz on Friday evening for the free Winternachtskino screening of 'Die Feuerzangenbowle', with Feuerzangenbowle from a 400-liter kettle.
- Bring the kids on Sunday for the Rote Nase interactive play 'Der wunderbare Weihnachtsbaum' on the event stage at the Marktplatz.
Special Events & Promotions
- Friday, December 11: the Winternachtskino at Haagtorplatz shows 'Die Feuerzangenbowle' with free entry. Feuerzangenbowle is poured from a 400-liter kettle.
- Saturday: all TüBus lines in Tübingen are ticket-free through the night.
- Saturday: the Musikschule Tübingen horn class plays on the Marktplatz. On Saturday and Sunday, the Tübingen Saxophone Ensemble plays in Metzgergasse.
- Sunday: the Rote Nase children's theater performs its interactive play 'Der wunderbare Weihnachtsbaum' twice on the event stage at the Marktplatz.
- Sunday: the Weingärtner-Liederkranz sings with its choir 'Prresto' on the Marktplatz.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What food and drink is there?
About 70 clubs and nonprofits run the food stands. They serve Kinderpunsch, Glühwein, hot chocolate, Flammkuchen, waffles, Schupfnudeln, wild potatoes, Langos, vegetarian dishes and Rote Würste. The money raised helps fund the clubs' work.
How do the drink mugs work?
You can buy a Christmas market mug or bring your own cup. The market mugs can't be returned.
What is there for children?
There's a children's carousel on the Marktplatz and another at the Nonnenhaus. On Sunday, the Rote Nase children's theater puts on an interactive play, 'Der wunderbare Weihnachtsbaum', on the event stage at the Marktplatz.
Can I get there by bus?
Yes. On Saturday all TüBus lines in Tübingen are ticket-free through the night. A special day ticket for up to five people is also available.
Where can I park?
Parkhaus Altstadt König, Parkhaus Altstadt Mitte and the Neckar-Parkhaus are all close to the old town.
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