Rüsselsheim Christmas Market
Christmas Market on the Marktplatz – entirely run by associations, with additional neighborhood markets in Bauschheim, Haßloch, and Königstädten
About Christmas Market Rüsselsheim
Travel to this festival
Reserva tu tren o autobús para llegar a Christmas Market Rüsselsheim al mejor precio.
Sponsored link
A Christmas Market by Associations, for Associations
The Rüsselsheim Christmas Market on the Marktplatz is a special species: entirely run by local associations. This is unusual for a town of this size (approx. 65,000 inhabitants) and makes the market a reflection of the association life in the Groß-Gerau district. Interested associations apply to the city each year for a stall permit – an open, accessible process.
Marktplatz on the Main Bend
The venue is the Marktplatz in the center of Rüsselsheim am Main – the city best known for the Opel plant and Rüsselsheim Fortress. The fortress is just a few steps away from the Marktplatz; the Mainufer Park complements the Christmas atmosphere.
Mulled Wine, Apple Wine, Culinary Delights
The beverage selection follows Hessian classics: Glühwein (mulled wine) and hot Apfelwein (apple wine) (the Southern German-Rhenish Hessian counterpart to the North) dominate, supplemented by punch, beer, and non-alcoholic hot drinks. The food ranges from Bratwurst and Reibekuchen (potato pancakes) to homemade specialties from the associations.
Three Additional Neighborhood Markets
What makes Rüsselsheim unique: there isn't just the Marktplatz market, but also three additional neighborhood Christmas markets, all run by association life:
- Bauschheim Associations' Christmas Market – traditionally on the 1st Advent weekend on the festively decorated Kerbeplatz, since 2007. The Bauschheim associations set up their stalls and sell delicacies and homemade goods.
- Haßloch Christmas Market – also exclusively run by associations, with unique features found nowhere else.
- Königstädten Christmas Market – in the third district.
Four Markets, One City
The constellation of four independent Christmas markets in a single city makes Rüsselsheim a special case in the Hessian Advent calendar. Each market has its own character and its own audience – visiting several gives you a quick overview of the city's association life.
Christmas Market Rüsselsheim — edition 2026
Four days of association Christmas market on the Marktplatz. Opening on Thursday evening, daily program from Friday with catering stands from all participating associations, Glühwein service, and culinary offerings. As usual, accompanied by the neighborhood markets in Bauschheim, Haßloch, and Königstädten – with Bauschheim traditionally running on the 1st Advent weekend.
Programme Christmas Market Rüsselsheim 2026
Thursday, December 3, 2026 — Opening
- Festive opening on the Marktplatz
- First Glühwein service by participating associations
- Welcome by the mayor and association representatives
Friday, December 4, 2026
- Full operation of all association stands
- Advent accompanying program
- Glühwein, hot Apfelwein, Bratwurst, homemade association specialties
Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Main visitor day, extended opening hours
- Possible musical program by individual associations
Sunday, December 6, 2026 — St. Nicholas Day
- St. Nicholas activities for children
- Last day of the festival, winding down
Parallel: Neighborhood Christmas Markets
- Bauschheim — Associations' Christmas Market on the Kerbeplatz, traditionally on the 1st Advent weekend
- Haßloch — Associations' Christmas Market in the neighborhood
- Königstädten — Neighborhood market
Highlights Christmas Market Rüsselsheim 2026
- Market entirely run by associations — rare in Hesse
- Four Christmas markets in one city
- Glühwein, hot Apfelwein, regional dishes
- Free admission
- Marktplatz in the center of Rüsselsheim
Prices Christmas Market Rüsselsheim 2026
Free admission. Consumption according to menu at the association stands.
Practical information — Christmas Market Rüsselsheim
Date 2026 (Main Market)
December 3rd to 6th, 2026 (Thursday to Sunday) on the Marktplatz.
Location
Marktplatz, 65428 Rüsselsheim am Main (Groß-Gerau district). Additionally, neighborhood markets in Bauschheim (Kerbeplatz), Haßloch, and Königstädten.
Getting There
By car: A60 or A67, exit Rüsselsheim, then follow signs for the city center. By S-Bahn: S8/S9 to Rüsselsheim station, then approx. 10 min. walk. Parking garages in the city center.
Admission
Free admission to all four markets.
Stall Application
Interested associations can apply to the City of Rüsselsheim (ruesselsheim.de) for a stall permit.
Festival-goer photos
No photos yet. Share yours!
Share your photos
Max. 5 photos, 5 MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WebP)
Spotted an error or missing information?
Help us keep this listing up to date. Each suggestion is reviewed by our team before being published.
Festival-goer reviews
No rating yet — be the first!
No comments yet. Be the first!
Were you there?
Share your experience with the community.
Travel to this festival
Reserva tu tren o autobús para llegar a Christmas Market Rüsselsheim al mejor precio.
Sponsored link
Where it takes place Christmas Market Rüsselsheim
Marktplatz Rüsselsheim
Marktplatz, 65428 Rüsselsheim am Main