Ravensburger Christkindlesmarkt
Four weeks of Advent magic in the Upper Swabian old town — Marienplatz, Bachstraße, and the giant advent calendar at the Lederhaus
About Christkindlesmarkt Ravensburg
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Ravensburger Christkindlesmarkt — Advent Tradition in Upper Swabia
The Ravensburg Christkindlesmarkt is one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Baden-Württemberg. The combination of a medieval old town setting, Upper Swabian hospitality, and four weeks of continuous opening hours makes it a fixed date for families from the entire Lake Constance region, Southern Germany, and neighboring Switzerland.
Market Area — from Marienplatz to Bachstraße
The market extends along the central axis of the old town: the main zone is Marienplatz with the distinctive Lederhaus and its giant advent calendar. From there, the market stretches across the Rathausplatz, Marktstraße, and into Bachstraße. In between lie the alleys with cafés, owner-run boutiques, and Ravensburg's traditional towers — Mehlsack, Blaserturm, with Veitsburg in the background.
What You'll Find Here
Around 100 stallholders offer high-quality arts and crafts — carvings, jewelry, leather goods, candles, handmade wooden toys, glassblowing. Alongside the culinary delights: Swabian Bredle (cookies) and fresh wood-fired bread, Dinnete (Upper Swabian flatbread) fresh from the wood-fired oven, mulled wine variations with blueberry, apple, or white mulled wine. The catering tents in Alpine chalet style serve daily until 10 PM (Thu–Sat until midnight).
The Advent Calendar at the Lederhaus
A Ravensburg specialty: A giant advent calendar is installed every year on the facade of Modehaus Bredl on Marienplatz — one of the market's most famous landmarks. From December 1 to 24, a window is opened each day; the little show behind it is both tradition and a selfie spot.
Program & Atmosphere
Live musicians, theater performances, children's program with craft activities, encounters with St. Nicholas, and craft demonstrations accompany the market throughout. The city of Ravensburg, one of the wealthiest imperial cities of the Middle Ages, has preserved its historic cityscape — giving the market a backdrop that other Upper Swabian cities do not have.
Christkindlesmarkt Ravensburg — edition 2026
Advent Magic 2026 — Over Four Weeks
With a 27-day run, the Ravensburg market is one of the longest Christmas markets in Baden-Württemberg. The opening on Thursday, November 27, 2026, traditionally marks the start of the Advent season for the entire Lake Constance region. The market is also busy on weekdays, not just on weekends.
The 2026 program continues the proven classics: live music on the stage at Marienplatz, theater performances, craft activities for children, and craft demonstrations — from wood sculptors to glassblowers. St. Nicholas regularly visits the market.
Programme Christkindlesmarkt Ravensburg 2026
Opening Dates 2026
- Opening: Thursday, November 27, 2026
- Closing: Wednesday, December 23, 2026
- Mon–Wed: 11 AM–8 PM
- Thu–Sat: 11 AM–9 PM
- Sun: 11 AM–8 PM
- Late-night shopping: until 10 PM
- Catering tent: Thu–Sat until midnight
Highlights Throughout the Entire Run
- Advent Calendar at Modehaus Bredl — Lederhaus facade, December 1–24
- Arts and Crafts Stalls (around 100) — Marienplatz and Bachstraße
- Live Music on the central stage — Marienplatz
- Children's Program — Craft activities, theater performances
- St. Nicholas Visits during the pre-Christmas period
- Craft Demonstrations — Wood sculptors, glassblowers, blacksmiths
Market Kitchen Specialties
- Swabian Bredle (cookies)
- Fresh wood-fired bread
- Dinnete from the wood-fired oven (Upper Swabian flatbread)
- Mulled wine variations — blueberry, apple, white mulled wine
- Candied almonds, chestnuts
Highlights Christkindlesmarkt Ravensburg 2026
- Around 100 stalls with arts and crafts and culinary delights
- Advent calendar with daily window opening at the Lederhaus
- Four-week run — longest Christmas market in the region
- Catering tent in Alpine chalet style until midnight
- Medieval old town setting with Mehlsack and Blaserturm in the background
- Fresh Dinnete and wood-fired bread
Prices Christkindlesmarkt Ravensburg 2026
Free admission to the market. Mulled wine €4–5, Dinnete from €8, Bredle and small items at usual Christmas market prices. Deposit for mulled wine cups €3–4.
Practical information — Christkindlesmarkt Ravensburg
Getting There
Train: Ravensburg station, a five-minute walk to Marienplatz — IC and regional trains from Stuttgart, Munich, Friedrichshafen, Lindau. Car: Travel via A96 (Lindau–Memmingen) or B30; parking garages in the city center (P3 Marienplatz, P5 Bahnhof). During the Advent season, public transport or Park & Ride is highly recommended.
Opening Hours 2026
November 27 – December 23, 2026. Mon–Wed 11 AM–8 PM, Thu–Sat 11 AM–9 PM, Sun 11 AM–8 PM. Late-night shopping until 10 PM. Catering tent in Alpine chalet style Thu–Sat until midnight.
Admission
Free admission to the market. Consumption at the stalls at usual Christmas market prices (mulled wine €4–5, Dinnete from €8).
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Where it takes place Christkindlesmarkt Ravensburg
Marienplatz, Bachstraße und angrenzende Gassen — Ravensburger Altstadt
Marienplatz, Bachstraße, Rathausplatz, 88212 Ravensburg