Bondorf Christmas Market

Bondorf Christmas Market — Advent Kick-off in the Schönbuch Clearing

When Bondorf's town center is bathed in the glow of lights and the scent of mulled wine on the first Sunday of Advent, the Advent season begins for the approximately 6,000 inhabitants of the Schönbuch municipality. On Sunday, November 29, 2026, the Bondorf Christmas Market runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. along Hindenburgstraße and around the Zehntscheuer — a historic granary that once stored the agricultural tithes ("Zehnt") of Bondorf's farmers and today serves as a community hall and event space.

Homemade Gifts and Regional Specialties

The market's character is down-to-earth and community-oriented. Along Hindenburgstraße, you'll find lovingly decorated wooden stalls with handmade Advent wreaths, Christmas tree ornaments, honey and beeswax candles from local beekeepers, knitted and felt items from Bondorf workshops, and many other handcrafted products from local clubs. Larger gifts (toys, books) are usually not part of the assortment — the market's charm lies in the details.

Mulled Wine, Bratwurst, and Schmalzgebäck

The catering stands are run by Bondorf's clubs — the fire department, sports club, music club, church communities, and schools are involved. The menu includes grilled Bratwurst and Wienerle, Swabian sausage salad, hot Maultaschen, Schmalzgebäck (lard pastries) from the Zehntscheuer's oven, and in the sweet section, Lebkuchen (gingerbread), almonds, and crêpes. To warm you up, there's Glühwein (mulled wine) — usually spiced according to Bondorf's own recipe — or hot apple juice for the little ones.

Zehntscheuer Bondorf — The Historic Anchor

The Zehntscheuer is Bondorf's historic landmark. Built in the 17th/18th century, it served to store the so-called Zehnt — the agricultural tithes paid by farmers to the church or landowners. Today, the converted half-timbered building is used for club meetings, concerts, and cultural events. During the Christmas market, the Zehntscheuer is the weather-protected indoor area — here you can warm up, enjoy a hot drink, and browse at your leisure, while the main thoroughfare along Hindenburgstraße is bustling outside.

Bondorf — Schönbuch Municipality in the Böblingen District

The municipality of Bondorf is located in the Böblingen district, on the southwestern edge of the Schönbuch — one of Württemberg's largest contiguous forest areas. With around 6,000 inhabitants, Bondorf is a rather small, quiet residential community, well connected to the Stuttgart region and Herrenberg. Its location between the Schönbuch to the northeast and the Gäu highlands to the southwest makes it an attractive place to live. At the Christmas market, you'll experience the typical Swabian village feeling — the people of Bondorf know each other, meet at the mulled wine stands, and chat for an hour.