Name: Villinger Weihnachtsmarkt am Münster 2026 2026
Start: 2026-12-04T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-12-13T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Münsterplatz Villingen

Villinger Weihnachtsmarkt

About Villinger Weihnachtsmarkt

From December 4th to 13th, 2026, the Münsterplatz in Villingen — the historic town center of the twin city Villingen-Schwenningen — transforms into one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in the Black Forest. Around the Romanesque Münster „Unserer Lieben Frau" (Our Lady), artisans offer handmade gifts, along with Black Forest specialties, mulled wine, punch, and a cultural program in the atmospheric setting of the historic old town. Opening hours: Mon–Sat 11:00 AM–9:00 PM, Sun 11:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Dates 04 Dec — 13 Dec 2026

Venue Villingen-Schwenningen (08326)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Villinger Weihnachtsmarkt — edition 2026

The Villinger Weihnachtsmarkt am Münster 2026 runs for 10 days from December 4th to 13th. Mon–Sat 11:00 AM–9:00 PM, Sun 11:00 AM–8:00 PM. Artisans, Black Forest specialties, mulled wine, carousel, St. Nicholas on Dec 6th, cultural program with concerts in the Münster. Free admission.

2026 Christmas Market at the Münster

The Villinger Weihnachtsmarkt am Münster 2026 opens on Friday, December 4th, and closes on Sunday, December 13th. Ten days of Christmas market in the historic town center of the twin city — around the Romanesque Münster „Unserer Lieben Frau".

Artisans from the Black Forest, Baar, and Swabian Jura regions present their works at around 40 stalls. Black Forest specialties dominate the culinary offerings.

Highlights Villinger Weihnachtsmarkt 2026

10 days of market in the historic town center
Münsterplatz in front of the Romanesque-Gothic church
40+ artisans from the Black Forest
St. Nicholas event on December 6th
Concerts in the Münster

Programme Villinger Weihnachtsmarkt 2026

Opening Hours

Monday to Saturday: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM–8:00 PM

Stalls — Arts and Crafts

Wood carvers (nativity figures, incense smokers)
Turners and woodworkers
Black Forest cuckoo clocks
Blown glass items
Ceramics and jewelry

Culinary Delights

Black Forest ham, smoked cheese
Maultaschen, Schupfnudeln
Black Forest cherry cake, baked apples
Mulled wine, apple punch, children's punch, hot mead

Cultural Program (Typical)

Concerts with Black Forest choirs
Brass quartets
Church music in the Münster
Carousel and children's carousel
St. Nicholas Day Dec 6th: St. Nicholas strolls through the market

Prices Villinger Weihnachtsmarkt 2026

Free admission to the market. Mulled wine with collectible mug approx. 4 EUR (mug non-returnable). Bratwurst, Maultaschen, fries 5–9 EUR. Carousel approx. 2 EUR per ride. Arts and crafts at exhibitor's prices.

Practical information

Practical information — Villinger Weihnachtsmarkt

Getting There

Villingen-Schwenningen is located on the A 81 (Villingen-Schwenningen exit) and on the Stuttgart–Konstanz railway line. Approximately a 10-minute walk from Villingen station to Münsterplatz. Park-and-Ride is recommended — the city center is full during market operations. Large parking lots are available at the train station and at Schwenninger Tor.

Admission

Free admission to the market. Food and drinks at the stalls at usual market prices. Mulled wine with collectible mug approx. 4 EUR (mug is non-returnable for refund).

With Children

Carousel, children's carousel, St. Nicholas event on December 6th. The inner city is only partially suitable for strollers due to the cobblestone pavement.

In the Heart of the Twin City

Villingen is the historically older of the two town centers of Villingen-Schwenningen — a twin city formed from two once-independent medieval towns that merged in 1972 to become the largest city in the Schwarzwald-Baar district. Villingen's inner city is surrounded by a medieval town wall, its main streets intersect at the Münsterplatz in front of the Romanesque-Gothic Münster „Unserer Lieben Frau". This square is also the venue for the traditional Christmas market.

Program December 4th to 13th, 2026

The 2026 Christmas market runs for ten days from Friday, December 4th, to Sunday, December 13th. The opening hours are: Monday to Saturday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. It is one of the longest-running Christmas markets in the region, occupying a central date in the pre-Christmas season.

Arts and Crafts and Gifts

The stalls are characterized by arts and crafts — turners, sculptors, ceramists, jewelers, wood carvers, toy makers, and textile artisans display their works. Many exhibitors come from the Black Forest and the Baar region. Particularly sought after are the hand-carved nativity figures, Black Forest cuckoo clocks, blown glass items, and incense smokers.

Black Forest Specialties

Culinary offerings are dominated by regional specialties: Black Forest ham, smoked cheese from the Swabian Jura and the Black Forest, hearty Maultaschen, Schupfnudeln, Bratwurst, and fries. Sweet treats include Black Forest cherry cake, candied almonds, chocolate, and baked apples. Hot drinks feature mulled wine in the typical Villingen collectible mug, apple punch, children's punch, and hot mead. Vegetarian and vegan options are indicated on the signs.

Cultural Program and Festive Lights

The Münster and the market square are bathed in warm light — a highlight for photographers. Concerts take place several times a week, often featuring Black Forest choirs, brass quartets, and church music in the Münster. A carousel and a children's carousel also bring joy to families. St. Nicholas strolls through the market on December 6th and visits children at several stations.