Bopparder Weihnachtsmarkt (Winzerzauber)
Ten days of Advent magic between the Middle Rhine and Hunsrück — Christmas market on the historic Boppard market square
About Bopparder Weihnachtsmarkt
Boppard, with just under 16,000 inhabitants, is the largest town in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley World Heritage site. The historic town center with its market square, the late Romanesque Severuskirche church, and the Rhine promenade forms a cohesive medieval backdrop that takes on a very special atmosphere in Advent. The Bopparder Weihnachtsmarkt utilizes this backdrop for an unusually long period of ten days for an Advent market — from the beginning of the Advent weekend until the following Sunday.
The organizer is the Tourist Information Office of the City of Boppard, which organizes a stall application process annually. The approximately fifty Christmas stalls around the market square and in the adjacent alleys are operated by selected vendors offering arts and crafts (wood, ceramics, glass, jewelry, textiles), gift items, Advent decorations, and above all, regional sweets and specialties.
A focus is placed on the Boppard wine tradition: The Bopparder Hamm, with over 70 hectares, is one of the largest contiguous vineyards on the Middle Rhine, and local vintners serve their mulled wines, Glüh-Riesling, and hot punches at the market. The gastronomic offerings range from bratwurst, spit roast, and potato pancakes to tarte flambée and sweet specialties like gingerbread, fried dough, and candied almonds.
A characteristic feature is the dense stage program: Throughout the ten days, choirs, brass ensembles, school groups, solo artists, and occasionally professional Advent ensembles perform daily. St. Nicholas and the Christ Child visit the market on several days, and carriage rides through Boppard's old town are a popular family activity. The opening hours are generous: Sun–Thu 12 PM–8 PM, Fri and Sat 12 PM–10 PM — the long evening opening hours on weekends make the market a popular after-work destination.
Bopparder Weihnachtsmarkt — edition 2026
The Bopparder Weihnachtsmarkt 2026 spans the full period between the first Saturday of Advent and the second Sunday of Advent, offering visitors ample opportunity to find a suitable date. The continuous opening from midday until late evening, until 10 PM on weekends, makes the market one of the most accessible Advent markets in the region.
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in spring/summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years: opening on Friday, November 27, daily music program, carriage rides on weekends, St. Nicholas on December 6, and appearances by the Christ Child on selected days.
Programme Bopparder Weihnachtsmarkt 2026
Expected Program Framework
- Friday, Nov 27, from 12 PM: Market opening, welcome by the city administration
- Sat, Nov 28 + Sun, Nov 29: First full Advent weekend with stage program, carriage rides, St. Nicholas visit on the weekend
- Mon, Nov 30 to Thu, Dec 3: Weekday operation 12 PM–8 PM, quieter atmosphere, often choir and brass performances in the late afternoon
- Fri, Dec 4 + Sat, Dec 5: Extended opening until 10 PM, main program with larger ensembles
- Sun, Dec 6 (St. Nicholas Day, 2nd Advent): Highlight with St. Nicholas visit, festive closing program
Mulled Wine Offerings
Boppard vintners serve their own mulled wines and Glüh-Rieslings, along with classic mulled wine, children's punch, hot chocolate, and advocaat specialties. Bratwurst, spit roast, potato pancakes, tarte flambée, gingerbread, candied almonds, fried dough.
The exact stage program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in spring/summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years.
Highlights Bopparder Weihnachtsmarkt 2026
Prices Bopparder Weihnachtsmarkt 2026
Practical information — Bopparder Weihnachtsmarkt
Date: November 27 to December 6, 2026. Sun–Thu 12 PM–8 PM, Fri–Sat 12 PM–10 PM.
Getting there: Boppard is located directly on the Rhine, an IC train stop on the Left Rhine line (Cologne–Mainz), easily accessible from Frankfurt, Cologne, Mainz, and Koblenz. A 61 exit Boppard.
Parking: Multi-storey car parks near the Rhine, Park & Ride.
Admission: Free.
Families: Very good — carriage rides, St. Nicholas, Christ Child.
Accessibility: Market square largely level, partly cobblestone.
Contact: Tourist Information Boppard, [email protected]
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