Gaggenau Christmas Market
Eight days of Christmas market over two weekends in Gaggenau's city centre — Gaggenau Dwarves, alpacas, and a children's workshop in the town hall
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Gaggenau Christmas Market — eight days of Advent in the Murg Valley
The Gaggenau Christmas Market, with its eight market days, is one of the most visited Christmas markets in the northern Black Forest — and above all, one of the few formats that runs over two full weekends. In 2026, the market is scheduled for the following dates:
- 1st Weekend: November 26–29, 2026
- 2nd Weekend: December 3–6, 2026
- Additional Market: December 10–13, 2026 (smaller market)
Opening hours are Thursday to Sunday, 12 PM to 8 PM. The venue is Gaggenau's city centre.
The Gaggenau Dwarves — daily at 5 PM
The well-known and popular special feature of the Gaggenau Christmas Market is the 'Gaggenau Dwarves', who appear every market day at 5 PM — a local character with whom the city has shaped the Advent season for years. For children, there is a photo spot with the dwarves, and on St. Nicholas' Day (Sunday, December 6th), St. Nicholas himself will appear at 2 PM.
Arts and Crafts, Mulled Wine, and Small Animals
The market's range covers the classic Christmas market spectrum: mulled wine in various varieties (red, white, non-alcoholic for children), punch, bratwurst, tarte flambée, roasted almonds, gingerbread, winter dishes made from regional ingredients. Alongside stalls with arts and crafts: jewellery, woodwork, ceramics, textiles, candles, small carpentry items. Especially popular with children: the alpacas, which come to the market as a permanent attraction for petting and observing.
Children's Workshop in the Town Hall
A special format of the Gaggenau market is the children's workshop in the town hall. While parents enjoy a mulled wine at the market, children craft Advent wreaths, stars, and small gifts. The workshop is free and runs on several days.
Gaggenau — the southern suburb of Rastatt
Gaggenau in the Rastatt district is the southern neighbour of Rastatt in the Murg Valley. With around 30,000 inhabitants, it is one of the larger industrial cities in the northern Black Forest (the Mercedes-Benz plant Gaggenau has been located here for over 100 years). The city centre is manageable and pleasantly accessible, especially in the Advent season — those looking for a quieter, yet still vibrant, Christmas market will find a lovely alternative to the overcrowded markets in Karlsruhe or Baden-Baden.
Adventsmarkt Gaggenau — edition 2026
2026 Programme — eight main market days
The Gaggenau Christmas Market 2026 is spread over two main weekends: the first from November 26th to 29th, the second from December 3rd to 6th. Both weekends open Thursday to Sunday, 12 PM to 8 PM. An additional smaller market runs from December 10th to 13th, 2026.
The programme sticks to the proven elements: mulled wine stalls and catering in the city centre, stalls with arts and crafts, live music from various artists, a photo spot with the 'Gaggenau Dwarves', and the popular alpacas for petting. Applications for exhibitors are open until June 19th, 2026, via [email protected].
Programme Adventsmarkt Gaggenau 2026
Main Market — Weekend 1: November 26–29, 2026
- Thursday–Sunday, 12 PM–8 PM daily
- Opening Thursday by the City of Gaggenau
- Live music from various bands and choirs
- 5:00 PM — Appearance of the Gaggenau Dwarves
Main Market — Weekend 2: December 3–6, 2026
- Thursday–Sunday, 12 PM–8 PM daily
- Sunday, December 6th — 2:00 PM: St. Nicholas
- Sunday, December 6th — 5:00 PM: Gaggenau Dwarves
- Alpacas for petting (on several market days)
- Children's workshop in the town hall (dates via gaggenau.de)
Additional Market: December 10–13, 2026
- Smaller market on the market square
- Thursday–Sunday, opening hours see gaggenau.de
Highlights Adventsmarkt Gaggenau 2026
- Eight market days over two weekends
- Daily Gaggenau Dwarves at 5 PM — the market's local brand
- St. Nicholas in person on December 6th at 2 PM
- Alpacas for petting
- Free children's workshop in the town hall
- Mulled wine, bratwurst, regional arts and crafts
- Free admission
Prices Adventsmarkt Gaggenau 2026
Free admission. Food and drinks at the stalls at usual Christmas market prices: mulled wine €4–5, bratwurst €4–5, non-alcoholic punch €3–4. Children's workshop free. Photo spot with the Gaggenau Dwarves free of charge.
Practical information — Adventsmarkt Gaggenau
Getting There
Take the S31/S32 city train from Karlsruhe or Baden-Baden directly to Gaggenau Hauptbahnhof, then a 5-minute walk to the city centre. By car, take the A5 (exit Rastatt-Süd) or B462. Parking is available in the city centre car parks — usually readily available on weekends.
Opening Hours 2026
Thursday–Sunday, 12 PM–8 PM daily. Weekends November 26–29 and December 3–6, 2026. Additional market December 10–13, 2026.
Admission
Free admission.
Tip
Plan your visit for the late afternoon hours — when the dwarves appear at 5 PM, the atmosphere is at its most vibrant. If you come on St. Nicholas' Day (Sunday, December 6th), be there at 2 PM for St. Nicholas' visit.
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Marktplatz Gaggenau — Innenstadt
Marktplatz Gaggenau, 76571 Gaggenau