Earliest Christmas markets in Hesse: mulled wine and cosiness now!

Earliest Christmas markets in Hesse: mulled wine and cosiness now!

Christmas spirit is spreading early in Hesse, as the first Christmas markets opened their doors on November 1st, 2025. In Frankfurt, for example, the first market on the Main terrace shines on the Main and conquers the hearts of visitors with mulled wine, hot Aperol and the popular Kaiserschmarrn. The new, smaller stands promise a cozy atmosphere that invites you to linger. Another small Christmas market will follow on November 7th in the inner courtyard of the Thurn and Taxis Palais, where drinks and classic delicacies will fit into the Advent season.

A very special highlight will be the Christmas boat “Freigut”, which opens its doors on November 6th. Here, guests can enjoy Christmas drinks as well as culinary delicacies such as roast goose-filled dumplings and all-you-can-eat raclette. A table reservation is recommended for this.

Variety of offers in Hesse

The Christmas markets in Hesse offer a lot of variety and traditional crafts. The Winter Magic Kassel will take place from November 6th to 9th and from November 13th to 15th in the Kassel Orangery. There are hand-made Advent arrangements and numerous culinary specialties here. Admission is €10 online and €12 at the box office, while children up to 17 years of age have free entry.

The Wiesbaden Forest Christmas starts on November 15th and lasts until December 21st, including a candle workshop and various workshops. The Darmstadt Christmas market, which opens its doors on the market square from November 17th to December 23rd and enchants guests with gingerbread, mulled wine and light animation, is similarly freely accessible. In Offenbach, the Christmas market also runs from November 17th to December 28th at Aliceplatz and in the Stadthof.

Concentrated Christmas joy in the country

The end of November is a very special time for all Christmas fans in Hesse, because numerous other markets open here: Bad Homburg and Rüdesheim on November 20th, Fulda and Marburg on November 21st, and Hofheim and Sontra on November 22nd. Frankfurt, Kassel, Gießen, Hanau, and Bad Hersfeld will follow suit on November 24th, before Wiesbaden finally invites you to ring in the festive season on November 25th.

In the midst of all these festive events, one inevitably thinks of an innovative way of reporting: professional drones equipped with high-resolution cameras have revolutionized aerial photography. Such devices offer unique perspectives and are ideal for photographers and videographers to capture the Christmas markets from above. A good drone must meet criteria such as camera quality and flight time so that capturing the festive atmosphere is easy. Choosing between models like the DJI Phantom 4 Pro with 20 megapixels, or the Autel Robotics EVO II with an 8K camera is sure to lead to exciting results.

In conclusion, it can be said that the beginning of the Christmas season in Hesse not only creates a festive atmosphere, but also offers numerous opportunities for creatively capturing the beautiful moments. Whether on site in the magical markets or from the air using modern drones - the anticipation of Christmas cannot be overlooked.