Escape the humdrum of the city and lose yourself in this dreamy, fairytale Christmas market - the Weihnachtsmarkt im Ravennaschlucht (Ravenna Gorge Christmas Market). Located beneath the historic railway viaduct and surrounded by the Black Forest, this unique Christmas market offers a true winter escape for the entire family.
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Ravenna Gorge - A magical Christmas market
Immersed in a sea of lights, visitors are sure to get in the Christmas mood when surrounded by the festively decked out wooden huts and greeted by the smell of mulled wine and cinnamon in the air. However, the true magic of the Christmas market in Ravenna Gorge begins to unfold when the snow starts falling, blanketing everything in white.
Stalls offer everything from Bratwurst and local delicacies to handmade wooden carved sculptures, glass-blown decorations, woollen socks and more! After taking a leisurely stroll through the Christmas market in Ravennaschlucht, warm up by one of the big fires or try out the little ice-rink while listening to some classic Christmas tunes played on an Alphorn.
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Candles, snow and winter magic at this Christmas market
For a unique Christmas spectacle, be sure not to miss out on one of the light shows, projected on the pillars of the Ravenna viaduct after darkness falls.
For the more daring among us, there is a three-kilometre winter hike from Hinterzarten, through the Löffeltal winter landscape to the Christmas market in Ravenna Gorge. This beautiful walk offers visitors the chance to see the beautiful nativity path, complete with sculptures, up close and in person on arrival at the Christmas market.
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Attending the Ravenna Gorge Christmas market
Be sure to dress warmly, as the weather can change in an instant and temperatures drop rapidly once night falls on the Black Forest. The Ravenna Gorge Christmas market is open every Advent weekend until 9pm on Friday and Saturday and 8pm on Sunday.
While there is parking for those who want to drive to the market, shuttle buses also run from Hinterzarten and Himmelreich train stations, as well as the Kurhaus car park in Titisee for those who prefer to use public transport. Make sure you book your shuttle ticket in advance!