Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the festive winter season in Viernheim with our comprehensive event planner. We present you with the most popular Christmas events and activities that will delight both locals and visitors alike.
The historic marketplace transforms into an atmospheric Christmas market with traditional wooden stalls and regional specialties. The festivities extend from there through the pedestrian zone to Apostelplatz, where regular concerts and craft demonstrations take place. The nearby cities of Mannheim and Heidelberg, just 15 minutes away by car, complement the winter offerings with their traditional Christmas markets.
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Historic carousel and ice rink on the University Square
The Heidelberg Christmas Market features a variety of festive stalls offering enchanting gift ideas and culinary delights across various locations in the old town. Visitors can explore the Bismarckplatz, Universitätsplatz, Kornmarkt, and other sites, enjoying attractions like the historic carousel and ice rink.
Where: Heidelberg | More Info: Heidelberg Christmas Market
Visitors from all over the world are drawn to the romantic atmosphere.
On the Kornmarkt in Heidelberg, illuminated fir trees and illuminated pointed tents create a festive atmosphere. The numerous lovingly arranged fir trees and the winter-decorated pagoda tents invite visitors to linger.
Where: Heidelberg | More Info: Winter Forest (Kornmarkt)
Unique ice surface with a view of the castle ruins.
The Heidelberg Ice Rink on Karlsplatz offers an breathtaking ice surface with a view of the world-famous castle ruins.
Where: Heidelberg | More Info: Heidelberg Ice Rink
Unique atmosphere with historic buildings and diverse culinary offerings.
The Hauptwache Christmas Market offers a variety of stalls with handmade products, mulled wine, and traditional German specialties.
Where: Frankfurt | More Info: Hauptwache Christmas Market
Unique combination of culinary specialties and traditional handicrafts.
The Christmas market on Römer offers culinary specialties and seasonal market goods against the picturesque backdrop of the Römer and half-timbered houses. In addition to mulled wine, bratwurst, chestnuts, gingerbread, and roasted almonds, there are also Bethmännchen, a Frankfurt specialty, as well as handicrafts from the Ore Mountains, nutcrackers, candles, and marionettes.
Where: Frankfurt | More Info: Frankfurt Römerberg Christmas Tree
Unique Christmas decorations in the historic old town.
Heidelberg Santa's House offers a traditional Christmas atmosphere with decorative lights and festive decorations.
Where: Heidelberg | More Info: Heidelberg Santa's House