Degerloch Nikolausmarkt
Annual Nikolausmarkt on December 5th around the district town hall on the Stuttgart heights
About Nikolausmarkt Degerloch
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Degerloch — the Stuttgart Heights
Degerloch, with around 16,000 inhabitants, is one of Stuttgart's most distinctive districts (Stuttgart city district, state of Baden-Württemberg). Located at an altitude of around 470 m above the Stuttgart valley basin, the district is considered 'the heights' — with a distinguished, bourgeois character, featuring villas, solid shops, and the television tower right on its doorstep. The district council and the Degerloch Trade and Commerce Association (GHV) jointly organize the annual Nikolausmarkt.
On December 5th — St. Nicholas Day
The Nikolausmarkt traditionally takes place on December 5th (the day before St. Nicholas Day) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — a day market, unlike the multi-day Christmas markets in Stuttgart's city center. The venue is the square around the Degerloch District Town Hall and the adjacent district center — right in the heart of the neighborhood.
Program and Stalls
The day begins with a ceremonial opening by the District Administrator of Degerloch and the chairman of the GHV. Then, a brass ensemble provides the musical accompaniment, creating the typical pre-Christmas atmosphere. The stalls offer:
- Local products from Degerloch's shops and manufacturers
- Handmade gifts and Advent decorations
- Glühwein (mulled wine), children's punch, hot drinks
- Coffee and homemade cake
- Sausages, bratwurst, crêpes, and Christmas cookies
District Festival Character
The Degerloch Nikolausmarkt is explicitly not a large tourist market — not a competitor to the Stuttgart Christmas Market with its around 280 stalls. It is a neighborhood Nikolausmarkt for Degerloch families, with the character of a district festival where neighbors meet, local businesses present themselves, and the district council engages in conversation with citizens.
Nikolausmarkt Degerloch — edition 2026
Nikolausmarkt Day December 5th, 2026
The 2026 Nikolausmarkt opens on Saturday, December 5th, at 10:00 a.m. and runs continuously until 6:00 p.m. The ceremonial opening by the District Administrator of Degerloch and the chairman of the Trade and Commerce Association will take place in the morning. Afterward, a brass ensemble from Degerloch music associations will provide the musical accompaniment for the market activities.
The stalls will feature local products from Degerloch's shops and manufacturers, along with classic Advent offerings: mulled wine, children's punch, coffee, homemade cake, bratwurst, and crêpes. The exact list of stalls and the brass program will be announced by the district council in November 2026.
Programme Nikolausmarkt Degerloch 2026
Saturday, December 5th, 2026 — Schedule
- 10:00 AM — Opening of the Nikolausmarkt
- Morning — Ceremonial opening by the District Administrator and the GHV Chairman
- Throughout the day — Brass ensemble on stage (multiple sets)
- Throughout the day — Stalls with local products from Degerloch's shops and manufacturers
- Throughout the day — Refreshments: mulled wine, children's punch, coffee, homemade cake, bratwurst, crêpes, Christmas cookies
- Afternoon — Family program, possible visit from St. Nicholas
- 6:00 PM — End of the event
Highlights Nikolausmarkt Degerloch 2026
- Neighborhood Nikolausmarkt on the eve of St. Nicholas Day (December 5th)
- Directly at the Degerloch District Town Hall on the Stuttgart heights
- Local products from Degerloch's shops and manufacturers
- Brass ensemble for pre-Christmas atmosphere
- Opening by the District Administrator and GHV Chairman
- Free admission
Prices Nikolausmarkt Degerloch 2026
Free admission. Food and drinks at the stalls are priced at standard Advent market rates (mulled wine approx. €3.50, bratwurst approx. €3, cake approx. €3 per slice).
Practical information — Nikolausmarkt Degerloch
Getting There
Degerloch is accessible via Stuttgart Stadtbahn lines U 5/U 6/U 7/U 8 (stop Degerloch or Albstraße) and by the funicular from Heslach. It's a 15-minute journey from Stuttgart Main Station. By car, take the B 27 or the A 8 (exit Stuttgart-Degerloch). Parking is available at Albplatz and in the side streets.
Opening Hours
Saturday, December 5th, 2026 — from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Opening ceremony by the District Administrator and the GHV chairman in the morning.
Admission
Free admission to the Nikolausmarkt. Food and drinks at the stalls are priced at standard Advent market rates.
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Where it takes place Nikolausmarkt Degerloch
Bezirksrathaus Degerloch und Bezirksmittelpunkt
Bezirksrathaus Degerloch, Großer Saal, 70597 Stuttgart