Stuttgart Christmas Market
- location:
- Marktplatz (M), 70173 Stuttgart
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Christmas lights twinkle everywhere, the air is filled with the scent of cinnamon, bratwurst, and mulled wine, and Christmas music fills every square. The festively illuminated city center—with its medieval charm, highlighted by the Old Palace, the towers of the Collegiate Church, and the magnificent Baroque complex of the New Palace—provides the magical backdrop for the Stuttgart Christmas Market.
The approximately 250 beautifully decorated stalls are truly unique. Whether it’s St. Nicholas with his bushy beard, angel figures, or magnificent winter landscapes—in Stuttgart, the stalls with their lovingly decorated wooden roofs are particularly enchanting. With a tradition spanning more than 300 years and a unique selection of Christmas goods, the Stuttgart Christmas Market ranks among the most magnificent in all of Europe.
The Stuttgart Christmas Market also has plenty to offer away from the hustle and bustle: a large children’s area and fairy-tale land, as well as wonderful evening concerts, cast a spell of Christmas magic over the city. The opening ceremony in the courtyard of the Old Palace is one of the most atmospheric highlights. (Grand opening on November 25, 2026, at 6 p.m.; the stalls are already open from 5 p.m.)
Stuttgart Christmas Market Hours
November 25 through December 23, 2026
Monday through Thursday and Sunday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.