Christmas magic in Baden-Württemberg: markets open until January!

Christmas magic in Baden-Württemberg: markets open until January!

With the Christmas festival, which attracts numerous visitors to the festively decorated cities, the magic of the Christmas markets in Baden-Württemberg remains even after Christmas Eve. In the period after Christmas you can still attend many of these atmospheric events, which take place in picturesque settings such as castles, palaces, parks and the state's idyllic old towns. These markets are very popular every year and attract several million people. A look at the different markets shows that there is something for every taste. The offerings are diverse: aromatic mulled wines, fragrant chestnuts and magical gingerbread invite you to linger.

As the daily news reports, among other things, the popular Christmas market in Baden-Baden will remain open until January 6, 2026. Visitors can look forward to unforgettable moments as the market even opens its doors for a few hours on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. The Ettlinger Sternlesmarkt and the Göppingen Forest Christmas also offer a festive atmosphere until December 28th. For real mulled wine lovers, the Söflingen mulled wine hut is open until December 29th, while the winter wonder in Ulm-Söflingen even enchants visitors until this date.

Variety of Christmas markets

The selection of markets in the region is large. For example, you can visit the winter village in Todtmoos from December 27th to 29th. The winter market at Schluchsee offers a picturesque backdrop from December 28th to 30th, while the Christmas market in Bruchsal is open until December 30th, but takes a break on Christmas Eve and during the holidays. In Heidelberg, visitors can look forward to a winter forest on the Kornmarkt until January 1st, and the ice rink on Karlsplatz will remain in operation until January 11th. In Reutlingen, the stalls in the Bürgerpark are also open until January 6th, but not on the public holidays, New Year's Eve or New Year's Day.

In addition, it offers German Christmas markets Website Information about the venues and possible changes to the program. From large, well-known cities such as Stuttgart and Freiburg, which have a unique atmosphere, to small markets in Altensteig or Schwäbisch Hall, visitors can expect a wide range of experiences. These markets are often only open on certain days, which adds extra charm. For example, the Christmas market in Ladenburg takes place on the Advent weekends from Friday to Sunday and offers around 30 stalls around the market square fountain.

Special events in January

The events that extend beyond the Christmas period are particularly impressive. That's how it stays SWR According to this, the Christmas Garden on the island of Mainau will be open until January 5th and the Christmas Garden in the Wilhelma in Stuttgart will be open until January 11th. The winter glow in Bad Waldsee is very popular until January 25th, while the winter magic in Europa-Park in Rust can be enjoyed until January 18th. And the WinterWunderWald in the Tripsdrill adventure park is also open until February 1st.

Thanks to the diverse markets and events, the festive atmosphere in Baden-Württemberg lasts long after the holidays. The festive stalls, the magical atmosphere and the delicious delicacies invite young and old to enjoy the winter days to the fullest.