Illustration of a christmas market scene (Holly-Jolly Handmade Christmas Market)
Christmas Markets

Holly-Jolly Handmade Christmas Market

Visitors can browse stalls offering unique handcrafted goods, including floral decor, sewn items, candles, and holiday ornaments. The market atmosphere is filled with festive music, freshly roasted almonds, and an open fire basket to gather around. Food and drink options include mulled wine, punch, grilled dishes, and Turkish specialties.

What to Expect

Artisan Christmas market featuring 100% handmade gifts and a warm fire pit.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Ameisenbühl

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

STIELECHT and NADELWERK

Food & Drink

Enjoy mulled wine, punch, hot and cold drinks, grilled specialties, Turkish food, freshly roasted almonds, and other treats.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Handmade-gift shoppers and craft lovers

Vibe

Festive and cozy

Energy Level

Low

Budget

Free

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Location

Festplatz am Casa Verde
Schmaler Pfad im Ameisenbühl, 71332 Waiblingen
Waiblingen
71332

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: Eintritt kostenlos.
  • Hours: Fri 16:00–21:00; Sat 13:00–21:00; Sun 11:00–17:00.
  • Parking: Parkplätze finden Sie in der näheren Umgebung im Gewerbegebiet Ameisenbühl.

Tips & Advice

  • Take the S2 or S3 to Waiblingen and walk about 12 minutes to the Casa Verde if you'd rather not drive.
  • Drivers can park nearby in the Ameisenbühl commercial area and follow the signs to the Holly-Jolly market.
  • Type "Schmaler Pfad Waiblingen" into your phone's map app to find the site easily.
  • Stop by the fire basket to warm up while you browse the handmade stalls with mulled wine or punch.
  • Expect photographers and video recording on site, since entering the grounds counts as agreeing to appear in published material.

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of goods are sold?

Everything is handmade by the exhibitors, including floral decorations, sewn items, candles and Christmas baubles.

What food and drink is there?

Mulled wine, punch and other hot and cold drinks, plus grilled food, Turkish specialties and other treats. There are freshly roasted almonds too.

How do I get there by train?

S-Bahn lines S2 and S3 run straight to Waiblingen from the airport and Stuttgart main station. The S3 also comes from Winnenden and the S2 from Schorndorf. From Waiblingen station it's about a 12-minute walk to the Casa Verde.

Will I be photographed?

Yes. Photos and videos are taken during the market for the organizer's own use and advertising. By entering the grounds, you agree to their publication.

How can I become an exhibitor?

If you make handmade one-off pieces, send the organizers a non-binding request.

Tags

Christmas marketholiday markethandmade craftsartisanal productsfestive foodlocal artisansunique giftsseasonal activitiescommunity celebrationholiday tradition

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Contributors & Updates

Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team