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Ulm's Christmas market shines longer: winter magic until January 6th!
Esslingen will present traditional Christmas markets with handicrafts and culinary delicacies from the end of November 2025.
Ulm's Christmas market shines longer: winter magic until January 6th!
In the run-up to Christmas, the festive mood will also be awakening in Ulm from November 24th, 2025. The Christmas market, surrounded by the impressive backdrop of the Ulm Minster, will not only start on time, but also has an exciting innovation to offer: an extension into January! How Mercury reports, the Ulm winter market will be open from December 26th to January 6th, including New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. This measure aims to maintain life in the city center after the holidays and support retail.
The Christmas market in Ulm has long since made a name for itself and is considered one of the most beautiful in Germany. Over 130 stalls offer traditional handicrafts, gift ideas and culinary specialties. The offering ranges from mulled wine to spicy sausages to sweet treats, which are always very popular. A particularly beautiful eye-catcher is the impressive Christmas tree with over 18,000 lights, which makes the market shine in festive light.
A winter market for the whole family
Families can look forward to a children's carousel and a train, which will remain permanently installed in the winter market. The five snack and drink stalls ensure that no one has to stroll through the colorful market stalls hungry. With all of these attractions, Ulm relies on a happy get-together that increases the anticipation of the holidays.
But Ulm is not the only Christmas market that attracts visitors during this time. Numerous markets all over Germany attract visitors with their special programs. The ADAC has created an overview that includes a large number of Christmas markets from north to south. For example, this is how the well-known one startsTegernsee Advent magicon November 29th and, in addition to a traditional market, also offers artistic ice carvers and a children's railway.
The diversity of Christmas experiences
Here are some of the most popular Christmas markets in Germany that will take place in the coming season:
| market | Location | Appointment | program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tegernsee Advent magic | Tegernsee, Bavaria | November 29th to December 21st, 2025 (Saturday and Sunday) | Ice carver, alphorn player, children's railway |
| Lindau harbor Christmas | Lindau, Lake Constance | November 27th to December 21st, 2025 (Thursday to Sunday) | Santa Claus swimming, tower bubbles |
| Dresden Striezelmarkt | Dresden | November 26th to December 24th, 2025 | Wood art, historical craft demonstrations |
| International Christmas market food | Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia | November 14th to December 23rd, 2025 | Dealers from almost 20 countries |
The various markets offer a colorful potpourri of attractions and cuisine, making them a real experience for young and old. Regardless of whether you are in Ulm or elsewhere, the anticipation of the upcoming holidays cannot be denied by the festively decorated stands and the fragrant delicacies.
One thing is certain: the Christmas markets in Germany offer a unique opportunity to enjoy the pre-Christmas season in all its facets. If you have the opportunity, you shouldn't miss this special experience!