Weinheim Christmas Market
Christmas market on the Marktplatz Weinheim — three Advent weekends with Santa Claus visit and saxophone opening
About Christmas Market Weinheim
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Cozy Market in the Center of Bergstraße
The Weinheim Christmas Market is explicitly not a mega-market — but a cozy, club-supported market with a clear focus on the historic market square. Organized by the IG Marktplatz in cooperation with the City of Weinheim (AGS 08226, Rhein-Neckar district). The scale of around 10 stalls may seem small compared to Mannheim or Heidelberg — that's the concept. The goal is atmosphere, not mass.
Opening with Saxophone Ensemble
Kick-off on Friday, December 5, 2026, at 5 p.m. Mayor Andreas Buske will give the official opening speech, accompanied by a saxophone ensemble from the Weinheim City Band playing Advent pieces. Even earlier, on November 28, 2026, at 6 p.m., the market square lighting with star light motifs will be officially switched on — a glow of lights extending to the main street.
Stalls and Assortment
Around 10 stalls will present handmade arts and crafts and Christmas decorations — wood carvings, felt, knitwear, beekeeper products, and Christmas tree ornaments. Alongside food stalls with classic Advent specialties:
- Mulled wine and children's punch
- Bratwurst and potato pancakes
- Crêpes and candied almonds
- Chestnuts and stick bread
Family Program and Santa Claus
For the little visitors: a children's carousel on the market square and the visit from Santa Claus every Advent Sunday around 5 p.m. With bags full of gifts, he talks to the children and asks classic questions — a reliable date for many Weinheim families.
Focus on the Market Square
Following feedback from residents, the market has focused exclusively on the historic market square for several years, excluding the Rote Turmstraße. Another important aspect: Christmas markets are also held in the districts (Sulzbach, Hohensachsen, Lützelsachsen), which visitors can attend as a supplement.
Three Advent Weekends — A Routine
The program spans three Advent weekends — from the 1st to the 4th Advent. Opening hours: Friday 4–9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 1–9 p.m. Free admission.
Christmas Market Weinheim — edition 2026
Three Weekends, a Proven Schedule
For years, the Weinheim Christmas Market has followed a stable weekly schedule covering the entire Advent period:
Lighting Switch-On — November 28, 2026, 6 p.m.
One week before the market opens, the market square Christmas lighting with the luminous star motif on the tree branches will be officially switched on. The lighting extends from the main street to the castle entrance.
1st Advent Weekend — December 5–7, 2026
- Friday, Dec. 5, 2026, at 5 p.m.: Official opening with Mayor Andreas Buske and the saxophone ensemble of the Weinheim City Band
- Sat, Dec. 6, 2026: Market open 1–9 p.m.
- Sun, Dec. 7, 2026: Market open 1–9 p.m.; Santa Claus visit from 5 p.m.
2nd Advent Weekend — December 12–14, 2026
- Fri 4–9 p.m. / Sat 1–9 p.m. / Sun 1–9 p.m.
- Santa Claus again on Sunday at 5 p.m.
- Live music by regional groups on Saturday afternoon
3rd Advent Weekend — December 19–21, 2026
- Fri 4–9 p.m. / Sat 1–9 p.m. / Sun 1–9 p.m.
- Last market opening on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2026
Permanently Available
- 10 stalls with arts and crafts and Christmas decorations
- Food stalls (mulled wine, bratwurst, crêpes)
- Children's carousel
- Christmas music from speakers
Programme Christmas Market Weinheim 2026
Weinheim Christmas Market 2026 — Dates
Before the Market
- November 28, 2026, 6:00 p.m. — Lighting switch-on of the market square illumination
1st Advent Weekend — Dec. 5–7, 2026
- Fri, Dec. 5, 4–9 p.m. — Market open
- 5:00 p.m. — Official opening with Mayor Andreas Buske + Saxophone Ensemble of the Weinheim City Band
- Sat, Dec. 6, 1–9 p.m. — Market open
- Sun, Dec. 7, 1–9 p.m. — Market open; 5:00 p.m. Santa Claus visit
2nd Advent Weekend — Dec. 12–14, 2026
- Fri Dec. 12, 4–9 p.m. / Sat Dec. 13, 1–9 p.m. / Sun Dec. 14, 1–9 p.m.
- Sun, Dec. 14, at 5:00 p.m.: Santa Claus visit
- Sat Dec. 13, afternoon: Live music by regional groups
3rd Advent Weekend — Dec. 19–21, 2026
- Fri Dec. 19, 4–9 p.m. / Sat Dec. 20, 1–9 p.m. / Sun Dec. 21, 1–9 p.m.
- Sun Dec. 21, at 5:00 p.m.: Last Santa Claus visit
Full dates at weinheim.de/weihnachtsmarkt.
Highlights Christmas Market Weinheim 2026
- Official opening Dec. 5, 5 p.m. with Mayor and saxophone ensemble
- Lighting switch-on already on Nov. 28 at 6 p.m.
- Santa Claus visit every Advent Sunday at 5 p.m.
- 10 stalls with arts and crafts
- Children's carousel throughout
- Three Advent weekends covering almost the entire Advent season
- Market square star lighting as an eye-catcher
Prices Christmas Market Weinheim 2026
Free admission. Mulled wine €4 (deposit €2 per cup), Bratwurst €4, Crêpes €3.50, children's punch €2.50. Children's carousel approx. €2 per ride.
Practical information — Christmas Market Weinheim
Getting There
By train: S-Bahn S6 from Mannheim or Heidelberg to Weinheim Hbf, then a 5-minute walk via the Bergstraße to the Marktplatz. By car: A5 exit Weinheim, follow signs for Innenstadt (city center). Parking available in the Hauptstraße and Marktplatz parking garages.
Opening Hours 2026
3 Advent weekends starting December 5, 2026: Friday 4–9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 1–9 p.m. Specific date blocks: Dec. 5–7, 2026; Dec. 12–14, 2026; Dec. 19–21, 2026.
Admission
Free admission. Mulled wine €4, deposit €2. Bratwurst €4, children's punch €2.50. Children's carousel approx. €2 per ride.
Lighting Switch-On
November 28, 2026, at 6 p.m. — festive lighting ceremony for the market square.
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Where it takes place Christmas Market Weinheim
Marktplatz Weinheim
Marktplatz, 69469 Weinheim