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Heidelberg Christmas Market 2025: A winter dream for everyone!
Experience the Heidelberg Christmas Market 2025 from November 24th to December 22nd in the picturesque old town with a variety of attractions.
Heidelberg Christmas Market 2025: A winter dream for everyone!
The Heidelberg Christmas Market 2025 promises a festive atmosphere and numerous highlights from November 24th to December 22nd. This year the market will take place in the Old Town in several squares, including University Square, Market Square, Anatomy Garden, Kornmarkt, Karlsplatz and Bismarckplatz. This variety of locations not only brings variety, but also a magical ambience that delights visitors in the run-up to Christmas. Loud Heidelberg24 The opening hours for the market are Sunday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on Saturdays even until 10 p.m.
A very special experience awaits guests in the winter forest at Kornmarkt and on Bismarckplatz, which will remain open until January 1, 2026. The first big attraction is the ice rink at Karlsplatz, which will be in operation from November 24th and will be available for ice skating fans until January 11th, 2026. It is open every day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and even works until 1 a.m. on New Year's Eve. The ice cream fun is supported by energy-saving technology and green electricity to set an example for sustainability.
Attractions and offers
The special highlights include the carousel at Universitätsplatz, while the market square with the “Santa Claus House” invites you to linger. Here you have the opportunity to take photos in exchange for a donation, which will be used for children's projects in Heidelberg. The anatomy garden also offers a unique ambience for a relaxing Advent season.
Special tours on regional traditions are planned for all Advent Saturdays, which bring Heidelberg's cultural heritage to life. Admission to the Christmas market is free, visitors only have to dig deeper into their pockets for food, drinks and extras.
Floating Christmas market and travel options
A new addition in 2025 is the floating Christmas market on the Neckar, which can be booked exclusively for private groups and companies. Guests can look forward to a very special ambience while enjoying the picturesque backdrop of Heidelberg from the water. Loud Boat trip Heidelberg The boats can accommodate up to 12 people, and larger groups have the option of coupling two boats.
It is strongly recommended to use public transport to get there, as the Universitätsplatz stop is not in operation during the Christmas markets. There is limited parking for drivers, although the nearby P6 car park is an option. The old town itself is easily accessible on foot, making a walk through the festively decorated streets particularly inviting.
The anticipation for the Heidelberg Christmas market 2025 is increasing, and it remains exciting to see what surprises and festive experiences the city has in store this year. Be there when the old town shines in festive splendor!