Baden-Baden Christmas Market

Belle Époque and Advent Magic

Baden-Baden is one of Europe's most famous spa towns and was recognized in 2021, along with ten other European spa towns, as a UNESCO World Heritage site “Great Spa Towns of Europe.” At the heart of this Belle Époque setting is the Kurhaus from 1824 — one of Germany's oldest spa houses, with a neoclassical colonnade facade and the Kurgarten behind it. When the lights turn on at the end of November, this Kurgarten transforms into the Baden-Baden Christmas Market — a shining highlight in the festival calendar of Middle Baden for six weeks.

Six Weeks of Advent Light

The unusually long market duration — from November 26, 2026, to January 6, 2027 — is a special feature of Baden-Baden. While most German Christmas markets close on December 23rd, the Christkindelsmarkt in Baden-Baden runs until Epiphany, January 6th — a commitment to the international clientele of the spa town, who also spend Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day here.

A Market with an Experiential Character

• Decorated Stalls in the Kurgarten — around 100 stalls with arts and crafts, gift ideas, regional specialties
• Märchengasse (Fairy Tale Lane) — an illuminated avenue with scenes from classic fairy tales
• Nativity Scene Exhibition — historical and contemporary nativity scenes from the Black Forest and around the world
• Illuminated Stained-Glass Windows — artistic installations on the Kurhaus building
• Igloo Huts — cozy, heated glass igloos for mulled wine and conversations
• Himmelsbühne (Sky Stage) — live concerts with classical music, jazz, Schlager, choral singing

Children's Bakery and Guided Tours

A special feature of the Baden-Baden market is the children's bakery: young visitors can bake cookies here under supervision and take them home — a highly appreciated offering that is fully booked every weekend. In addition, the event team offers guided tours of the market: history, architecture, customs — an in-depth experience for tourists who want to know more.

International Visitors

Baden-Baden traditionally attracts an international audience — Russians, Arabs, Asians, and of course, Western European visitors. This diversity is reflected in the Christmas Market: signs are often multilingual, and the gastronomic offerings range from Black Forest cherry cake and mulled wine to chestnuts and gingerbread, as well as Mediterranean specialties. Those visiting Baden-Baden in Advent should combine their day with a visit to the Friedrichsbad, the Caracalla Spa, or the Casino Baden-Baden.

Opening Hours

The market is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., with special hours on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve (11 a.m. — 3 p.m.) and on New Year's Day (1 p.m. — 9 p.m.). On Epiphany, the last market day, the market opens from 11 a.m. — 6 p.m.