Stuttgart Christmas Market
Glistening Christmas stalls with festively decorated roofs, glowing lights and a warm atmosphere carrying smells of roasted chestnuts, Glühwein and sausages can only mean one thing - the Christmas Market has returned to Stuttgart!
For 25 days a magnificent Christmas Market is set up in the city centre of Stuttgart - one of the oldest and biggest in all of Europe!
Photo: in.Stuttgart / Thomas Niedermueller
A Christmas market with a long tradition
The Stuttgart Christmas Market is the ideal place to do some holiday shopping ahead of the merry national holiday this year. The array of timbered houses stretches all the way from the Neuen Schloss and Königsbau to Karlsplatz and Schillerplatz, around the Alten Schloss and then on to Marktplatz via the Stiftskirche.
The Christmas Market is officially opened on November 29. Afterwards, all the stalls open, offering various holiday goods, from Christmas decorations to artisanal goods and traditional dishes. The picturesque antique market on Karlsplatz is an integral part of the Christmas market, with over 20 dealers offering rarities and curiosities.
Photo: in.Stuttgart / Thomas Niedermueller
Celebrate Christmas time in Stuttgart
In addition to the hundreds of magical winter stalls offering everything from chocolates and beer to knitted scarves, the Stuttgart Christmas market also sees the town hall transformed into a giant Advent calendar. From December 1 on, one little window is opened each day to show a coat of arms from one of the 23 Stuttgart districts.
Photo: in.Stuttgart / Thomas Niedermueller
Plan your visit to the Stuttgart Christmas Market
As one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe, with roots going back further than 1692, the Stuttgart Christmas Market should be on your list of markets to visit this holiday season. With its magical lights, traditional atmosphere and impressive offerings, you will not be short on Christmas cheer! For more information on the event and how to get there by public transport, head over to the Stuttgart Weihnachtsmarkt website.
Photo: in.Stuttgart / Thomas Niedermueller