Name: Waldshut Christmas Market 2026
Start: 2026-11-21T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-12-22T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Kaiserstraße Waldshut

Waldshut Christmas Market

About Waldshut Christmas Market

The Waldshut Christmas Market on Kaiserstraße is one of the largest and longest Advent markets on the High Rhine. For over a month — from November 21 to December 22, 2026 — the historic pedestrian zone is transformed into an Advent landscape with over 30 stalls, a large Christmas pyramid, and an atmosphere that attracts thousands of visitors every year from the southern Black Forest, from Switzerland, and from the entire Waldshut district. Candied almonds, Baden mulled wine, regional specialties, and performances by local choirs and music associations complete the experience.

Dates 21 Nov — 22 Dec 2026

Venue Waldshut-Tiengen (08337)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Waldshut Christmas Market — edition 2026

From November 21 to December 22, 2026, the Waldshut Christmas Market on Kaiserstraße opens its doors. For five weeks, the historic pedestrian zone is transformed into an Advent landscape with over 30 stalls and one of the tallest pyramids on the High Rhine.

The Waldshut Christmas Market 2026 takes place from Saturday, November 21 to Tuesday, December 22, 2026, on Kaiserstraße. The organizer is the city of Waldshut-Tiengen in cooperation with the city marketing. Over 30 stalls and huts line the historic pedestrian zone — from handicrafts and Advent decorations to specialties from Baden and Switzerland.

The landmark is the large Waldshut Christmas pyramid with mulled wine service on the ground floor. Changing stage programs with local choirs, music associations, and school classes complement the offerings. On weekdays, the market opens in the late afternoon, and on weekends from the morning. Admission is free.

Highlights Waldshut Christmas Market 2026

One of the tallest Christmas pyramids on the High Rhine, over 30 stalls, five weeks duration, Swiss specialties on Kaiserstraße.

Programme Waldshut Christmas Market 2026

Program Highlights 2026

Saturday, November 21 — Market opening with opening ceremony on Kaiserstraße
Advent Weekends — Performances by local choirs and music associations
St. Nicholas Day, December 6 — Visit from St. Nicholas at the Pyramid Square
Swiss Day Trip Weekends — Enhanced program for guests from the Cantons of Schaffhausen and Zurich
Last Advent Week — Extended opening hours
December 22 — Last market day

Assortment

Handicrafts: Black Forest glassblowing, Tiengen wood art, Swiss wool products
Honey and Advent decorations from the region
Sweet specialties: candied almonds, chestnuts, gingerbread
Savory specialties: bratwurst, potato pancakes, tarte flambée, raclette

Prices Waldshut Christmas Market 2026

Free admission. Food and drinks at usual market prices. Collectible mugs require a deposit.

Practical information

Practical information — Waldshut Christmas Market

Getting There

Kaiserstraße, 79761 Waldshut-Tiengen (Waldshut district). By train S6 from Basel or Schweizerbahn from Schaffhausen directly to Waldshut station, 5 min. walk to the pedestrian zone. By car via the A98 / B34.

Opening Hours

Weekdays from late afternoon until 9 PM; weekends from morning until 9 PM.

Admission

Free.

Tip

Combine your market visit with a short trip to Switzerland — the border to Koblenz (CH) is 1 km away and Schaffhausen city center is only a 25-minute train ride away.

High Rhine and Advent Magic

Waldshut-Tiengen is located on the High Rhine, directly on the Swiss border, at the transition from the southern Black Forest to the Alpine foothills. The historic old town of the twin city (Waldshut and Tiengen were merged in 1975) is one of the most beautiful cityscapes on the High Rhine — with the gates of the former city fortifications (Schaffhauser Tor, Oberes Tor), Kaiserstraße as the central pedestrian zone, and an unusually well-preserved medieval substance. From November 21 to December 22, 2026, this Kaiserstraße will become the stage for the Waldshut Christmas Market.

Over 30 Stalls on Kaiserstraße

With over 30 stalls and huts, Waldshut is one of the largest Advent markets on the High Rhine. The offerings are diverse: handicrafts from the region — from blown glass from Black Forest furnaces to wooden figures from Tiengen workshops and wool products from the Canton of Schaffhausen. In addition, honey from the Black Forest, candles, Advent decorations, and the full range of sweet and savory specialties.

The Large Christmas Pyramid

The landmark of the market is the large Waldshut Christmas pyramid — one of the tallest on the High Rhine. The pyramid team serves mulled wine, punch, and non-alcoholic hot drinks from the ground floor. Above the bar, the artfully painted figures rotate — a sight that is visible from afar from Kaiserstraße.

Culinary Journey on the High Rhine

Candied almonds, chestnuts, funnel cake, pumpkin seed brittle
Baden mulled wine, punch, children's punch, apple mulled wine
Bratwurst from charcoal grill, potato pancakes, tarte flambée
Black Forest specialties: ham, Black Forest gateau, farmer's bread
Swiss influences: Älplermagronen, raclette

Open for Over a Month

With five weeks of market duration, Waldshut is one of the longest Christmas markets in Baden-Württemberg. This allows for relaxed visits during the week — in the evening after work, on weekends for families from the High Rhine and for Swiss day-trippers from Schaffhausen, Zurich, or Basel. The market is centrally located, reachable in 5 minutes on foot from Waldshut train station, and has several parking facilities in the immediate vicinity.