Hornberg Christmas Market: 100 years of the viaduct and festive magic!
Discover the Hornberg Christmas market under the viaduct: 5th-6th. December 2025, with a festive atmosphere, music and regional specialties.

Hornberg Christmas Market: 100 years of the viaduct and festive magic!
The Christmas season is just around the corner and numerous Christmas markets in Germany are already inviting you to take a leisurely stroll. In Baden-Württemberg this year a very special market is taking place under the impressive viaduct of the Höllentalbahn in the Ravenna Gorge. However, this Christmas market, which is one of the popular alternatives, is currently completely sold out. If you still want to enjoy the festive atmosphere, you shouldn't miss the Hornberg Christmas market, which is only about 50 kilometers away.
What could be more exciting than combining the anticipation of Christmas with a visit to one of these markets? The Hornberg Christmas market is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Hornberg Viaduct this year. With its impressive 150 meters length and 24 meters height, as well as seven magnificent arches, the building has not only attracted visitors since it was built in 1924 to 1925, but has also been festively illuminated - this is made possible through a partnership with Deutsche Bahn.
Festive start and program
The market opens its doors on December 6, 2025 and invites guests every day until 9 p.m. It starts on December 5th with a festive kick-off from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. A musical program, numerous culinary delights as well as handicrafts and many gift ideas are offered. As we all know, you can never have enough Christmas presents and there will be something for everyone at this market.
The stay will be an experience, especially for the little visitors, because both Santa Claus and Knecht Ruprecht have announced themselves to delight the children. And best of all: Entry to the Hornberg Christmas market is free, with no access restrictions!
Christmas markets all over Germany
But there are not only festive markets in Baden-Württemberg. The entire republic offers a variety of ways to enjoy the festive atmosphere. The ADAC names a number of beautiful markets that should take place in Germany in the coming weeks and months. These include the Tegernsee Advent magic and the famous Dresden Striezelmarkt, which has a long tradition.
In Munich, where Christmas markets are also very important, the Christkindlmarkt at Marienplatz will take place from November 24th to December 24th, 2025. It is the oldest of its kind and offers a wide range of activities, including a children's workshop and daily Bavarian music. Other festive highlights in Munich include the Christmas market at the Viktualienmarkt, the Residenz Christmas Village and many more.
This stands out among the numerous offers Christmas village in the English Garden with a magical ambience and an intense splendor of lights. The anticipation of mulled wine, gingerbread and other delicacies is only increased every year by the large crowds that gather here.
With all these options, it is no wonder that the Christmas markets in Germany attract millions of visitors and continue to delight not only tourists but also locals. Whether in the cities or in small villages, the festive atmosphere and experiencing traditions together is an indispensable part of the German Christmas season.