Freiburg Christmas Market
One of Germany's most beautiful Christmas markets in the historic Freiburg Old Town
About Freiburg Christmas Market
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Freiburg Christmas Market — Black Forest Tradition since 1973
The Freiburg Christmas Market is one of the most traditional Christmas markets in Southern Germany. Its roots reach back to the 19th century to the Christkindlmarkt (Christmas market) on Münsterplatz at the time; in its current form as a distributed city center market, it has been running uninterrupted since 1973 — for over 50 years. The organizer is FWTM Freiburg Wirtschaft Touristik und Messe GmbH. The combination of the medieval Freiburg Old Town — with its Bächle (small water channels), half-timbered houses, the Minster with its distinctive tower — and the special fir tree atmosphere of the Southern Black Forest region makes the market a magnet for visitors from all over Germany, Switzerland, Alsace, and beyond.
Eight Squares, Over 120 Stalls
The market area is spread across several squares and streets of the historic Freiburg city center. The central Rathausplatz hosts the classic large market section, Franziskanerstraße extends as a market street, Unterlindenplatz adds additional stalls, Kartoffelmarkt has its own character with a focus on arts and crafts, Predigertor and Turmstraße complete the market loop, Rotteckring brings the market almost to the city limits, and Colombipark serves as a photo spot with special lighting. Over 120 stalls in this distributed market structure — visitors can wander through an entire market city.
Roasted Almonds, Crêpes, Sausages — and More
The gastronomic offerings are typically classic Christmas market fare, yet with their own Black Forest accent: roasted almonds in numerous flavors, crêpes of French-Alsatian provenance, sausages in many varieties, mulled wine (Glühwein) from Baden and Alsatian wines, punch, baked apples (Bratapfel), Black Forest cherry specialties, Swabian Maultaschen, potato pancakes (Reibekuchen), sugar candy doughnuts (Kandiszucker-Krapfen), gingerbread (Lebkuchen), chocolates from regional manufacturers. In addition, handicrafts: carved nativity scenes, wooden figures, Christmas decorations, leather goods, ceramics, candles, Advent wreaths.
Opening Hours — 35 Market Days
The market runs for 35 days — longer than most other German Christmas markets. Weekdays and Saturdays 10:00 AM–8:30 PM, Sundays 11:30 AM–7:30 PM. Opening day (Friday, November 20, 2026, corrected start) 2:00 PM–8:30 PM, the last day (Wednesday, December 23) ends at 7:30 PM. The market remains closed on Totensonntag (All Souls' Day, November 22) out of religious consideration.
Freiburg im Breisgau — Southern Black Forest Metropolis
Freiburg im Breisgau (independent city in the state of Baden-Württemberg, district code 08311, around 235,000 inhabitants) is the university city of the Southern Black Forest and is considered Germany's sunniest city. The historic Old Town with the striking Freiburg Minster (Gothic sandstone building with the famous tower), the characteristic Bächle (small water channels along the streets), and the half-timbered ensemble form one of the most beautiful Christmas market backdrops in Southern Germany. The Freiburg Christmas Market complements the city's main tourist attractions and is one of the most important visitor magnets during Advent.
Freiburg Christmas Market — edition 2026
Freiburg Christmas Market 2026 — 35 Festive Days
From November 19 to December 23, 2026, the Freiburg Christmas Market opens for what is now the most traditional Advent event in Southern Germany. Over 120 festively decorated stalls are spread across eight squares and streets of the historic Freiburg Old Town — the market is not a single central square, but an entire market city to wander through.
FWTM coordinates with stallholders on assortment, lighting, and program. Mulled wine (Glühwein) from Baden and Alsatian wines, roasted almonds, crêpes, Black Forest specialties, and a dense range of crafts — from carved nativity figures to leather-bound notebooks — make the market one of the most diverse Christmas market experiences in Southern Germany.
Programme Freiburg Christmas Market 2026
Program Freiburg Christmas Market November 19 – December 23, 2026
Market Days and Opening Hours
- Thursday, November 19 — Pre-opening (stalls being set up)
- Friday, November 20 — 2:00 PM–8:30 PM — Official Opening
- November 21 to December 23:
- Mon–Sat: 10:00 AM–8:30 PM
- Sun: 11:30 AM–7:30 PM
- Sunday, November 22 — Totensonntag: Market closed
- Wednesday, December 23 — 10:00 AM–7:30 PM — Last Market Day
Market Areas (Eight Locations)
- Rathausplatz — Central main stage
- Franziskanerstraße — Market street
- Unterlindenplatz — Additional stalls
- Turmstraße — Continuous market connection
- Rotteckring — Western market section
- Predigertor — Historic gate with market stall
- Kartoffelmarkt — Focus on arts and crafts
- Colombipark — Photo spot with special lighting
Assortment
- Gastronomy: Mulled wine (Glühwein), punch, baked apples (Bratapfel), crêpes, sausages, potato pancakes (Reibekuchen), Black Forest cherry specialties, Maultaschen, roasted almonds, sugar candy, chocolates
- Crafts: Nativity figures, woodwork, leather goods, ceramics, candles, Advent wreaths, Christmas decorations
For travel and program details: weihnachtsmarkt.freiburg.de.
Highlights Freiburg Christmas Market 2026
- Over 120 festively decorated stalls on eight squares and streets
- Market uninterrupted since 1973 — roots in the 19th-century Christkindlmarkt on Münsterplatz
- 35 market days from November 19 to December 23, 2026
- Historic Freiburg Old Town as a spectacular Advent backdrop — Bächle, half-timbered houses, Minster
- Colombipark as a photo spot with special lighting
- Mulled wine (Glühwein) from Baden and Alsatian wines, Black Forest specialties
- Free admission — one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Southern Germany
Prices Freiburg Christmas Market 2026
Free admission. Food, drinks, and craft products at the market stalls at usual market prices (mulled wine €4–5, bratwurst €4, roasted almonds €4, crêpes €5–7, craft products depending on vendor).
Practical information — Freiburg Christmas Market
Getting There
Train: Freiburg Hauptbahnhof (ICE hub Frankfurt–Basel) — from there, a 10-minute walk to the Old Town.
Car: A5 exit Freiburg-Mitte or Freiburg-Süd. Parking garages in the city center (Schlossberggarage, Universitätsstraße, Karlsbau). Public transport strongly recommended — city center is traffic-calmed.
Airport: EuroAirport Basel/Mulhouse/Freiburg — 50 minutes by bus/train.
Addresses: Rathausplatz, Franziskanerstraße, Unterlindenplatz, Kartoffelmarkt, Turmstraße, Rotteckring, Predigertor, Colombipark — all in Freiburg Old Town.
Opening Hours
Mon–Sat 10:00 AM–8:30 PM
Sun 11:30 AM–7:30 PM
Opening Day Nov 20, 2026: 2:00 PM–8:30 PM
Last Day Dec 23, 2026: 10:00 AM–7:30 PM
Nov 22, 2026 (Totensonntag): closed
Admission
Free admission. Food, drinks, and craft products at the stalls at usual market prices.
Organizer
FWTM Freiburg Wirtschaft Touristik und Messe GmbH. Phone +49 761 3881-02, [email protected]. More info: weihnachtsmarkt.freiburg.de.
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Where it takes place Freiburg Christmas Market
Innenstadt Freiburg: Rathausplatz, Franziskanerstraße, Unterlindenplatz, Kartoffelmarkt, Colombipark u.a.
Rathausplatz, 79098 Freiburg im Breisgau