Christmas markets in Baden-Württemberg: Top 5 for your Advent season!

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Experience the magical Christmas markets in Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald 2025: dates, highlights and numerous special features.

Erleben Sie die magischen Weihnachtsmärkte in Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald 2025: Termine,Highlights und zahlreiche Besonderheiten.
Experience the magical Christmas markets in Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald 2025: dates, highlights and numerous special features.

Christmas markets in Baden-Württemberg: Top 5 for your Advent season!

When the days get shorter and the first lights shine, the anticipation begins for the most contemplative time of the year: the Christmas market season. This officially starts at the end of November and attracts numerous visitors to the picturesque towns of Baden-Württemberg every year. According to the travel magazine Reisereporter, there are around 3,000 Christmas markets in Germany, and five of the most beautiful of them can be found in our neighboring country, Baden-Württemberg.

The selection of Christmas markets is as diverse as the regional specialties on offer. From festively decorated huts to historical craft demonstrations, there is something for every taste. In just a few weeks the time has come and the first markets are already opening their doors.

The top 5 Christmas markets in Baden-Württemberg 2025

Here is an overview of the five most beautiful Christmas markets that you shouldn't miss:

  • Weihnachtsmarkt in der Ravennaschlucht
    Ort: Schwarzwald, Landkreis Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald.
    Termin: 28. November bis 21. Dezember 2025.
    Besondere Merkmale: Markt unter dem 40 Meter hohen Viadukt der Höllentalbahn, festlich dekorierte Holzhütten und ein Zug, der über die Schlucht fährt. Tickets müssen im Voraus online erworben werden.
  • Ludwigsburger Barock-Weihnachtsmarkt
    Ort: Ludwigsburg.
    Termin: 25. November bis 22. Dezember 2025.
    Besondere Merkmale: Über 150 Stände, große Engel aus Lichterketten und vielfältige Geschenkideen.
  • Stuttgarter Weihnachtsmarkt
    Ort: Stuttgart.
    Termin: 26. November bis 23. Dezember 2025.
    Besondere Merkmale: Rund 250 Stände und die größte Krippenpyramide der Welt. Der Markt ist einer der ältesten in Europa.
  • Esslinger Mittelaltermarkt und Weihnachtsmarkt
    Ort: Esslingen.
    Termin: 25. November bis 22. Dezember 2025.
    Besondere Merkmale: Eine authentische mittelalterliche Atmosphäre mit Gauklern, Feuerschluckern und 180 Ständen voller regionaler Köstlichkeiten.
  • Konstanzer Weihnachtsmarkt am See
    Ort: Konstanz, am Ufer des Bodensees.
    Termin: 27. November bis 23. Dezember 2025.
    Besondere Merkmale: Individuell gestaltete Hütten, ein Weihnachtswichteldorf und ein nostalgisches Pferdekarussell. Auch das festlich geschmückte Weihnachtsschiff und der „Christmas Garden“ auf der Insel Mainau sind ein Highlight.

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The Christmas market in the Ravenna Gorge is hotly regarded as one of the most beautiful in the country, located under the impressive Höllental Viaduct. The Esslingen Christmas market also brings back the charm of bygone times with its historical flair and many stalls. However, what really touches the heart are the small local markets, which often remain undiscovered but are organized with a lot of creativity and passion.

Another highlight on offer is the Christmas market in Karlsruhe, which will attract numerous visitors from November 24th to December 23rd, 2025 with its Ferris wheel and flying Santa Claus. And in Heidelberg, Bismarckplatz is transformed into a wintry fairyland with a view of the castle, which simply invites you to marvel.

If you visit the Christmas markets this season, you should not miss the opportunity to sample the regional specialties and fully enjoy the contemplative ambience. The selection in Baden-Württemberg will be impressive and promises magical moments at Christmas time.

Overall, Baden-Württemberg offers a wonderful combination of tradition and festive flair that you shouldn't miss. Pack up your loved ones and set off on a journey to festively decorated cities that are full of life and warmth.

For more information and details about the most beautiful Christmas markets in Baden-Württemberg, you can visit merkur.de, bw24.de and Visit schwaebische.de.