Christmas in Karlsruhe
The Christmas season is here! Once again this year, all the stops are being pulled out to make the city shine in a very special light during this dreary time of year.
A steaming mulled wine in your hand, the smell of fresh cookies, atmospheric music, the sweet smell of roasted almonds, winding paths between the festively decorated huts and sparkling Christmas trees - all this and more awaits you at the Karlsruhe Christkindlesmarkt.
The Christkindlesmarkt also has some magical highlights that make a visit to the WEIHNACHTSSTADT Karlsruhe entice visitors.
Stadtwerke Karlsruhe WINTER TIME
Another highlight not far from the Karlsruhe Christkindlesmarkt is the Stadtwerke Karlsruhe WINTERZEITwhere you can enjoy an unobstructed view of the castle you can do a few laps on the ice. In addition to a large ice skating rink around the Karl Friedrich monument, Stadtwerke Karlsruhe WINTERZEIT also offers curling at . The impressive lighting creates a unique atmosphere. A variety of food stalls and mulled wine stands provide refreshments in between.
The Karlsruhe Christmas Market
The Christmassy aroma of mulled wine, roasted almonds and hearty delicacies lures visitors from Schlossplatz to the Karlsruhe Christmas Market on the market square. Just a few minutes' walk away, culinary and artisan Christmas market highlights await you at the lovingly decorated huts and the illuminated mulled wine pyramid. If you want to enjoy a view of the colorful winter hustle and bustle from above, you can take a ride on the Ferris wheel and enjoy the view of WEIHNACHTSSTADT Karlsruhe.
A very special highlight of the Karlsruhe Christmas market on the market square is the "Flying Santa Claus". Falko Traber, a high-wire artist known throughout Germany, floats over the heads of visitors every day in his reindeer sleigh.
Rustic and beautiful forest Christmas
The forest Christmas on the Friedrichsplatz and the Kinderland St. Stephan resemble a winter wonderland. The paths on the square lead through small, enchanted alleyways lined with wood chips and lined with fir trees. Many cozy places, such as the mulled wine grove, invite you to linger. The huts are also lovingly decorated.
Christmas presents from Karlsruhe
The search for the perfect Christmas gifts for loved ones is usually anything but easy, as the huge range of almost 60 sales huts makes the choice difficult. From artistic soap chocolates and cupcakes, colorful pottery, Christmas decorations and numerous jewelry items to candles, leather goods and tea flowers - there really is everything your heart desires.
Why don't you visit the Christmas market in Karlsruhe?
And get in the mood for the coming Advent season? After a visit, you'll definitely be in the Christmas spirit! Our tip: it's definitely worth taking a look at the WEIHNACHTSSTADT Karlsruhe program, where you can discover even more exciting attractions.