Kepler Christmas Market Weil der Stadt
Largest Christmas market in the Heckengäu around the Kepler Monument on the 2nd Advent weekend
About Kepler Christmas Market
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Birthplace of the astronomer Kepler
Weil der Stadt, located on the western edge of the Böblingen district (AGS 08115), is the birthplace of Johannes Kepler (1571), the Württemberg astronomer and mathematician who deciphered the planetary orbits. His monument stands in the center of the historic market square — and right there, at its feet, the town sets up the Kepler Christmas Market every year on the second Advent weekend. The Heckengäu, a gently rolling landscape between the Black Forest and Stuttgart, is its backdrop — and the market is considered the largest Christmas market in the Heckengäu.
Three Markets in One
What sets the Kepler Christmas Market apart from others is the combination of three types of markets in a small space:
- The classic Christmas market with around 60 wooden stalls from clubs, long-established stallholders, schools, and craftspeople. Glass, ceramics, wood, iron, felt, wool, silver, and gold — the range of handicrafts is surprisingly large for a small town.
- The traditional market with everyday goods, winter textiles, beekeeping products, and regional specialties.
- The medieval market in a separate area of the old town — with jugglers, blacksmith demonstrations, medieval music, and mead and mulled wine stands.
Artisan Alley and Gnome Forest
Special areas that round off the concept:
- The Artisan Alley brings together regional craftspeople in a dedicated row of stalls — direct sales, often with live demonstrations.
- The Gnome Forest is a themed area for children with decorated fir trees, small gnome figures, and hands-on activities.
Advent Concerts in St. Peter & Paul
The late Gothic town church of St. Peter & Paul, located directly on the market square, opens its doors during the market period for several Advent concerts. Trombone choirs, boys' choirs, and chamber orchestras from the region perform — a quiet counterpoint to the hustle and bustle of the market square.
Town Hall Tower with Panoramic View
A special feature for visitors: The town hall tower is open to visitors during the market period — offering views over the illuminated market square activities, the rooftops of the old town, and the wintery Heckengäu. A small climb that is well worth it.
Regional and International Culinary Delights
Throughout the grounds: Swiss cheese fondue, Thuringian bratwurst, wood-fired pizza, Swabian Maultaschen, mulled wine from a regional vintner, non-alcoholic children's punch, gingerbread, crêpes, and candied almonds. At the medieval market, additionally mead, mulled honey wine, and suckling pig on a spit.
Kepler Christmas Market — edition 2026
Market Key Dates 2026
The exact special events, concert times, and program items will be published in November 2026 on kepler-weihnachtsmarkt.de as well as on the city's website. The market structure has been consistent for years:
Saturday, December 5, 2026 — 12 PM to 10 PM
- 12:00 PM — Official opening of the market by the mayor on the market square
- 2:00 PM–5:00 PM — Children's program in the Gnome Forest, storytelling, craft activities
- 3:00 PM — First medieval market demonstration (blacksmithing, juggling)
- 5:00 PM — Lighting of candles at dusk
- 6:00 PM — Advent concert in St. Peter & Paul (date varies; program on the city website)
- 10:00 PM — Market closes
Sunday, December 6, 2026 — 11 AM to 7 PM (St. Nicholas Day)
- 11:00 AM — Market opens Day 2
- 2:00 PM — Visit from St. Nicholas with gifts for the children
- 3:00 PM–5:00 PM — Trombone choir on the market square, Advent songs
- 4:00 PM — Sunday Advent concert in the town church
- 7:00 PM — Market winds down
Permanently Open
- Around 60 stalls of the classic Christmas market
- Market
- Christmas flea market
- Medieval market with jugglers and mead stand
- Artisan Alley with live demonstrations
- Gnome Forest for children
- Town hall tower visit
Programme Kepler Christmas Market 2026
Kepler Christmas Market 2026 — Program Overview
Saturday, December 5, 2026 — 12 PM to 10 PM
- 12:00 PM — Official opening by the mayor on the market square
- 12:00 PM–10:00 PM — All 60 stalls, market, Gnome Forest, and Artisan Alley open
- 1:00 PM–10:00 PM — Medieval market with jugglers, blacksmith demonstrations, and mead stand
- 2:00 PM–5:00 PM — Children's program in the Gnome Forest (craft activities, storytelling)
- 3:00 PM — First medieval show performance
- 5:00 PM — Lighting of candles, atmospheric moment of the market
- 6:00 PM — Advent concert in St. Peter & Paul (Trombone choir / Chamber music)
- 10:00 PM — Market closes
Sunday, December 6, 2026 — 11 AM to 7 PM (St. Nicholas Day)
- 11:00 AM — Market opens Day 2
- 2:00 PM — Visit from St. Nicholas — gifts and greeting for children on the market square
- 3:00 PM–5:00 PM — Trombone choir with Advent songs on the market square
- 4:00 PM — Sunday Advent concert in St. Peter & Paul
- 7:00 PM — Market winds down
Permanent Special Areas
- Medieval Market in the old town with blacksmith, jugglers, and medieval music
- Artisan Alley with glass, ceramic, wood, and silver art
- Gnome Forest for children
- Town Hall Tower for panoramic views (free)
Current 2026 program and all concert dates at kepler-weihnachtsmarkt.de/programmuebersicht and weil-der-stadt.de.
Highlights Kepler Christmas Market 2026
- Largest Christmas market in the Heckengäu
- Town hall tower open for panoramic views (free)
- Medieval market with jugglers and blacksmith demonstrations
- Visit from St. Nicholas on Sunday, December 6th
- Advent concerts in St. Peter & Paul (Kepler's birthplace church)
- Gnome Forest for children
- Around 60 stalls + market + Christmas flea market
Prices Kepler Christmas Market 2026
Free admission. Mulled wine €4–€5 (mug deposit approx. €2). Children's punch from €2.50. Maultaschen €5–€7, pizza from €4, crêpes €3.50. Medieval market mead and suckling pig spit individually priced, slightly higher than the regular market.
Practical information — Kepler Christmas Market
Getting There
By S-Bahn: S6 from Stuttgart Hbf directly to Weil der Stadt (45 minutes), then a 5-minute walk to the market square. By car: A8 exit Heimsheim, then B295 towards Weil der Stadt. Parking available on the outskirts with signs.
Opening Hours
Saturday 5.12.2026: 12 PM–10 PM. Sunday 6.12.2026: 11 AM–7 PM.
Admission
Free admission. Mulled wine €4–€5, deposit for mugs €2. Town hall tower visit free during market hours.
Tip
Arrive by S-Bahn — the town center is closed on market weekends. Advent concerts in St. Peter & Paul after the market week in the event schedule on weil-der-stadt.de.
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Where it takes place Kepler Christmas Market
Marktplatz und Innenstadt Weil der Stadt — Johannes-Kepler-Denkmal
Marktplatz, 71263 Weil der Stadt