Mosbach Christmas Market
Traditional Advent market in one of Baden-Württemberg's most beautiful half-timbered old towns
About Christmas Market Mosbach
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Mosbach Christmas Market — Advent Romance in a Half-Timbered Setting
The Mosbach Christmas Market is one of the most beautiful and longest-running Christmas markets in Baden-Württemberg. 24 days of Advent romance in the heart of one of Southern Germany's best-preserved half-timbered old towns — this is the concept that draws thousands of visitors year after year to the Neckar-Odenwald district. The market is organized by the City of Mosbach, Cultural Department.
Mosbach Old Town — The Market's Stage
The Old Town of Mosbach is worthy of UNESCO World Heritage status (even if not officially listed): Over 100 carefully restored half-timbered houses from the 14th to 17th centuries line the alleys — including the famous "Palmschen Haus" on the market square, often described as the most beautiful half-timbered house in Germany. During the Christmas market, Advent stalls are spread throughout the old town — the market square with the giant decorated Christmas tree, the main street, Hospitalstraße, and the side alleys. Festive lighting, fairy lights, decorations, and the typical market aroma transform the historic city into an Advent landscape.
Program — Stalls, Food & Drink, Music
Dozens of decorated stalls are set up at the market:
• Food & Drink — Mulled wine, children's punch, gingerbread, roasted almonds, crêpes, Maultaschen, Bratwurst, Schupfnudeln, Swabian classics
• Handicrafts — Wood carvings, jewelry, candles, wooden decorations, wool products
• Advent Decorations — Nativity scenes, stars, fairy lights, Advent wreaths
• Music — Brass bands, choirs, trombone chorales from Mosbach churches
Open daily 11 am–8 pm, food and drink until 9 pm. Advent Shopping Night on December 12, extended opening on December 5 and 19 (shops until 6 pm).
Mosbach and the Neckar-Odenwald District
Mosbach (district capital of the Neckar-Odenwald district, AGS 08225, around 24,000 inhabitants) is located on the Neckar river between Heidelberg and Heilbronn. The former Free Imperial City is now one of the most important medium-sized towns in the Neckar-Odenwald region. With its half-timbered old town and long Advent tradition, Mosbach is considered one of the most beautiful travel destinations in Baden-Württemberg during the Advent season.
Christmas Market Mosbach — edition 2026
Mosbach Christmas Market 2026
From Friday, November 27, to Sunday, December 20, 2026, the Mosbach Christmas Market will take place — one of the most beautiful and longest Advent events in Baden-Württemberg. 24 days of Advent romance in the heart of one of Southern Germany's best-preserved half-timbered old towns.
The entire old town — market square, main street, Hospitalstraße, and side alleys — will be filled with lovingly decorated stalls from participating associations and traders. The gigantic Christmas tree on the market square, festive lighting, and the typical market aroma of mulled wine, roasted almonds, and gingerbread will create the Advent atmosphere. Food and drink include mulled wine, children's punch, gingerbread, Maultaschen, Swabian specialties — as well as handicrafts and Advent decorations.
Special Dates: Advent Shopping Night on December 12, 2026 (shops and stalls open late); extended retail hours on December 5 and 19, 2026 (shops until 6 pm).
Programme Christmas Market Mosbach 2026
Program Mosbach Christmas Market — Nov 27–Dec 20, 2026
Opening Hours
- Daily 11:00 AM–8:00 PM (Food and drink until 9:00 PM)
- Advent Shopping Night: December 12, 2026 (extended)
- Extended Retail Hours: December 5 and 19 (Shops until 6:00 PM)
Food & Drink
- Mulled wine, children's punch, hot chocolate, mead
- Gingerbread, roasted almonds, crêpes, waffles, stollen
- Swabian specialties — Maultaschen, Schupfnudeln, Saitenwürstchen
- Bratwurst, fries, Flammkuchen
Sales Offerings
- Handicrafts — Wood carvings, jewelry, candles, wooden decorations, wool products
- Advent Decorations — Nativity scenes, stars, fairy lights, Advent wreaths
- Gifts from the region
Music and Atmosphere
- Brass bands, choirs, and trombone chorales from Mosbach churches
- Live music on the market square on various days
- Illuminated old town
Detailed program: mosbach.de/mosbacher-weihnachtsmarkt.
Highlights Christmas Market Mosbach 2026
- 24 days of Advent in one of Southern Germany's most beautiful half-timbered old towns
- Giant decorated Christmas tree on the market square
- Mulled wine, gingerbread, Swabian specialties
- Advent Shopping Night on December 12
- Extended opening hours on December 5 and 19
- Free admission, daily 11 am–8 pm
Prices Christmas Market Mosbach 2026
Free admission. Food, drink, and purchases are at your own expense — typical market prices (mulled wine, Bratwurst, handicrafts).
Practical information — Christmas Market Mosbach
Getting There
Train: Mosbach station (S-Bahn S41/S42 from Heidelberg, Heilbronn), 5 min. walk to the old town.
Car: A6 / B27 — Park & Ride recommended, city center traffic-calmed.
Venue
Mosbach Old Town — Marktplatz, Hauptstraße, Hospitalstraße, and side alleys. 74821 Mosbach.
Opening Hours
Daily from November 27 to December 20, 2026 — 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM (food and drink until 9:00 PM).
Advent Shopping Night: December 12, 2026.
Extended Retail Hours: December 5 and 19, 2026 (until 6:00 PM).
Admission
Free admission. Food, drink, and purchases are at your own expense.
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Where it takes place Christmas Market Mosbach
Altstadt Mosbach — Marktplatz und Fachwerkgassen
Marktplatz, 74821 Mosbach