Waiblingen Christmas Market
Christmas market in the historic half-timbered old town of Waiblingen — from the 1st Advent until mid-December 2026
About Christmas Market Waiblingen
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Young City in Old Walls
Waiblingen, the administrative seat of the Rems-Murr district (AGS 08119) with around 56,000 inhabitants, calls itself a “Young City in Old Walls”. The character is shaped by the historic old town with half-timbered houses and medieval traces — and at the same time by economic dynamism thanks to its proximity to Stuttgart and the company Stihl. At the Waiblingen Christmas Market, old meets modern: the historic facades form the backdrop, and the program focuses on contemporary content.
A Market in Four Levels of the Old Town
Unlike most Christmas markets, the Waiblingen market is spread across four clearly separated areas:
- Market Square — Main area with stalls and the central Christmas Stage
- Under the Arcades at the Town Hall — Puppet theater (Kasperletheater) for children
- Schlosskeller — ART-verwandt, curated crafts market
- Camerabüro-Keller — Advent Calendar Exhibition
This allows visitors to explore several covered areas even in cold weather — which is unusual and one of the advantages over purely outdoor markets.
Christmas Stage and Live Program
The central Christmas Stage on the Market Square offers a daily changing program:
- Trombone choirs and Christmas choirs on weekdays from 5–7 PM
- Classical concerts (chamber music, wind ensembles) on weekends
- Dance performances and show acts (jazz dance, hip-hop from Waiblingen schools) on weekends
- Puppet theater for children under the arcades, several times daily
Advent Weekly Market at the Town Hall
A Waiblingen specialty: On Fridays and Saturdays, the regular weekly market offer at the town hall is expanded with an Advent weekly market. Regional farmers, cheese dairies, honey, and poultry — a welcome addition for gifts or festive cuisine, complementing the usual mulled wine and bratwurst offerings.
Horse-Drawn Carriages and Fireworks
Horse-drawn carriage rides on weekends offer a special perspective on the historic old town. Fireworks on the opening weekend and free Christmas music concerts complete the offerings. Admission to the entire market: free.
Top Connections and Parking
Waiblingen is only a 10-minute S-Bahn ride from Stuttgart Central Station — perfect for a day trip from the state capital. Over 1,000 free parking spaces around the old town make arriving by car uncomplicated.
Christmas Market Waiblingen — edition 2026
2026 Program Framework
The exact daily program will be published in November 2026 on the city's website. The market structure has been consistent for years:
Opening — Thursday, November 26, 2026
- 5:00 PM: Official opening by the Mayor on the Christmas Stage at the Market Square
- 6:00 PM: First live stage show (Trombone Choir)
- 7:30 PM: Opening fireworks over the old town
Weekdays — Monday to Thursday, 12 PM–8:30 PM
- Market stalls and huts open
- 3:00 PM–5:00 PM: Puppet theater (Kasperletheater) for children
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM: Trombone choir, Christmas music, school concerts
- 7:00 PM–8:30 PM: Evening stage program (classical, jazz, show acts)
Weekends — Friday–Sunday
- Friday 12 PM–10 PM (Advent weekly market at the town hall additionally)
- Saturday 11 AM–10 PM (Advent weekly market additionally)
- Sunday from 11 AM
- Horse-drawn carriage rides through the old town
- Christmas music concerts by all school and church choirs
- Sundays from 2 PM: Family program with face painting and craft activities
Special Areas Permanently Open
- ART-verwandt Schlosskeller: Nov 26–Dec 13, daily 12 PM–8 PM (curated crafts)
- Advent Calendar Exhibition Camerabüro-Keller
- Puppet Theater under the arcades with daily varying performances
Programme Christmas Market Waiblingen 2026
Waiblingen Christmas Market 2026 — Program
Opening — Thursday, November 26, 2026
- 5:00 PM — Official opening of the Christmas market with the Mayor on the Christmas Stage at the Market Square
- 6:00 PM — Trombone choir of the City Church
- 7:30 PM — Opening fireworks over the old town
Weekdays (Mon–Thu) — 12 PM to 8:30 PM
- 3:00 PM + 5:00 PM — Puppet theater (Kasperletheater) under the arcades
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM — Stage program (Trombone choir, school concerts, Christmas music)
- 7:00 PM–8:30 PM — Evening program (classical, jazz)
Friday — 12 PM to 10 PM
- Market + Advent weekly market at the Town Hall
- 5:00 PM + 7:30 PM — Live concerts on stage
Saturday — 11 AM to 10 PM
- Market + Advent weekly market
- 2:00 PM — Horse-drawn carriage rides through the old town
- 3:00 PM + 5:00 PM — Puppet theater
- 7:00 PM + 9:00 PM — Main stage concerts
Sunday — from 11 AM
- 11:00 AM — Market opening with early bird brass players
- 2:00 PM — Family program (face painting, craft activities)
- 3:00 PM — Children's stage show
- 5:00 PM — Advent concert (choir / chamber music)
Special Areas Permanent
- ART-verwandt Schlosskeller — daily 12 PM–8 PM, curated crafts
- Advent Calendar Exhibition Camerabüro-Keller
Detailed current program in November 2026 on waiblingen.de and in the region's daily newspapers.
Highlights Christmas Market Waiblingen 2026
- Opening with fireworks on Thursday, Nov 26
- Puppet theater under the arcades — free, several times daily
- ART-verwandt Schlosskeller — curated crafts
- Horse-drawn carriage rides on weekends
- Advent weekly market at the Town Hall (Fri/Sat)
- Long opening hours Fri and Sat until 10 PM
- Over 1,000 free parking spaces in the city
Prices Christmas Market Waiblingen 2026
Free admission. Mulled wine €4–5, deposit €2 per cup. Bratwurst €4, candied almonds €4, crêpes €3.50. Horse-drawn carriage ride approx. €5 (adults), €3 (children).
Practical information — Christmas Market Waiblingen
Getting There
By S-Bahn: S3 from Stuttgart Hbf directly to Waiblingen Hbf (10 minutes), then a 5-minute walk to the Market Square. By car: B14/B29 to the city center, over 1,000 free parking spaces around the old town.
Opening Hours 2026
November 26 – December 13, 2026. Monday to Thursday 12 PM–8:30 PM. Friday 12 PM–10 PM. Saturday 11 AM–10 PM. Sunday from 11 AM.
Admission
Free admission. Mulled wine €4–5, deposit €2 per cup. Bratwurst €4, candied almonds €4. ART-verwandt crafts market in the Schlosskeller with its own prices.
Advent Weekly Market
Friday and Saturday at the Town Hall — Regional farmers, cheese, honey, poultry.
Program Highlights
Christmas Stage on the Market Square, puppet theater under the arcades, horse-drawn carriage rides on weekends, fireworks on the opening weekend.
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Where it takes place Christmas Market Waiblingen
Marktplatz und Altstadt Waiblingen
Marktplatz, 71332 Waiblingen