Stuttgart Christmas Market 2025
Photo: Thomas Niedermueller
Christmas in the heart of Stuttgart 26. November – 23. December
The Stuttgart Christmas Market, one of the largest and oldest Christmas markets in Europe, enchants millions of visitors from near and far every year. For four weeks, Schlossplatz, Marktplatz, Schillerplatz, the Old Castle, and the surrounding streets are transformed into a magical Christmas wonderland. Festively decorated stalls, contemplative concerts, seasonal treats, and sparkling lights create a unique atmosphere — making the Stuttgart Christmas Market an unforgettable experience for all the senses.
Advent magic with a long tradition
The Christmas city of Stuttgart invites you to not only one of Germany’s most beautiful Christmas markets – but also one of the oldest. It was officially mentioned for the first time in 1692 but its roots however stretch back further in time. An official market privilege is known to date back to 1507. In it, Duke Ulrich of Württemberg cedes the town of Stuttgart the right to collect stall fees at the annual fairs. In all probability, the market privilege was the written confirmation of an already existing entitlement. In it a horse market on St. Ottmar’s Day (16 November) is mentioned. The annual market grew and at the same time crept ever closer to Christmas. It eventually formed the basis for the “Christkindleinmarkt” (Christchild market) that stretched from the Tuesday to Saturday before Christmas.
Beautiful things for the most wonderful time of the year.
Have you already got all your gifts for your loved ones? If not, the Stuttgart Christmas market offers a colorful range of products and gift ideas—from basketry and handicrafts to candles and soaps to Christmas tree decorations and festive decorations for your home. And why not treat yourself to something nice too? After all, it’s Christmas!
Nowhere else is Christmas so delicious.
The aroma of gingerbread, fruit bread, roasted almonds, cinnamon, cloves, and mulled wine whets the appetite for the many delicacies on offer at the Stuttgart Christmas market. In addition to typical Christmas specialties, visitors can also look forward to classic treats as well as gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan delicacies.
Fairytale magic for young and old.
There is also plenty on offer for families at the Stuttgart Christmas market. In the children’s fairy tale land on Schlossplatz, young visitors can take a ride on the mini Ferris wheel or the nostalgic children’s carousel, or travel through a wintery miniature landscape on the children’s steam train. In the Christmas bakery, sugar-sweet gingerbread hearts are waiting to be creatively decorated.
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House of Tourism
Located directly on the market square, where Stuttgart’s Christmas market presents itself in festive splendor, is the House of Tourism – your starting point for experiences in Stuttgart, the region, and all of Baden-Württemberg. On the ground floor, the tourist information office welcomes you with personal advice, digital services, and regional gift ideas – ideal for a stopover while strolling through the Christmas market. And if you want to enjoy the sparkling lights from above, the green roof terrace offers a unique view of the festively decorated market square.
Organ concerts in the collegiate church
Mon, Dec. 2, 2025 to Sun, Dec. 22, 2025, daily from 1:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Ideal for pausing and finding peace: In the collegiate church, the organists of the collegiate music society and guests from Stuttgart and the surrounding region play a daily half-hour concert on the magnificent Mühleisen organ. Guests can look forward to a varied program ranging from great organ solo works to well-known Christmas carols. Every Saturday after the concerts, there will also be short organ tours. Admission prices Organ coin (transferable & flexible admission coin) 1 coin €5 / €4 reduced (schoolchildren, students, people with severe disabilities) 5 Taler €20 / €16 reduced Available at the information stand in the collegiate church (from mid-November) and at the box office from 12:45 p.m.
Flea market and arts and crafts market
November 26 – December 23, 2025 Daily from 12 noon to 9 p.m. on Karlsplatz
Christmas market opening hours:
Wednesday, November 26: 5:00 p.m. Opening in the inner courtyard of the Old Palace (sale from 5 pm)
November 27 – December 23, 2025:
Sunday to Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
December 23, 2025: Ends at 9:00 p.m.
More info: stuttgarter-weihnachtsmarkt
Getting there
The Stuttgart Christmas Market is easy to reach thanks to its central location in the city centre and proximity to Stuttgart’s main railway station. There are also plenty of parking spaces available within walking distance in the city centre. However, due to the general traffic situation,