The Heidelberg Christmas Market is a Christmas market in Heidelberg, a historic university city in southwestern Germany. It takes place over several streets and squares of the Altstadt (Old Town). The Old Town’s Christmas market features gift stalls along scenic alleys and historic sites. At Karlsplatz, visitors can enjoy ice skating while taking in the iconic Christmas market view with the world-famous castle ruins creating a stunning backdrop.
The market offers lots of delicious Christmas market treats, and even some special drinks like Hot Aperol and Glüh Gin. Visitors can also purchase a special ceramic mug with a unique design created specifically for this year’s market.
Locations:
- Bismarckplatz: Christmas market
- Anatomiegarten: Christmas market
- Universitätsplatz: antique carousel, mulled wine and bratwurst.
- Kornmarkt: Illuminated fir trees and pointed tents (Winterwäldchen)
- Karlsplatz: One of Germany’s most beautiful ice rinks, set beneath the romantic Heidelberg Castle (click here fore more info)
- Marktplatz: Santa’s House, Heidelberg barrel (A large wooden barrel with a capacity of 120,000 litres)
2025 Dates
- Overall: 24 November – 22 December 2025
- Extended on Bismarckplatz & Kornmarkt: 24 November 2025 – 1 January 2026 (closed on 24 December)
- Ice rink: 24 November 2025 – 11 January 2026
Opening hours on market days:
Monday: 11am – 9pm
Tuesday: 11am – 9pm
Wednesday: 11am – 9pm
Thursday: 11am – 9pm
Friday: 11am – 9pm
Saturday: 11am – 10pm
Sunday: 11am – 9pm
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