Karlsruhe's Christkindlesmarkt has a long tradition and delights numerous visitors every year. The festive atmosphere on the market square and Friedrichsplatz transforms the city center into a winter wonderland.
From November 23 to December 23, 2026, the Karlsruhe Christmas Market invites visitors to discover and enjoy the heart of the city—the market square, Friedrichsplatz, and the children's area on St. Stephan's Church Square.Â
Visitors can expect a very special program with lovingly decorated stalls around the pyramid at the Christmas lights on the market square. In the communal huts on the market square, a variety of artisans present their home-made products.
The festively decorated gabled huts in the romantic Waldweihnacht on Friedrichsplatz tempt visitors with hearty and sweet specialties from all over the world. The covered seating areas of the "Karls-Ruhe-Plätzle" invite you to linger in comfort.
The Ferris wheel
Enjoy the magnificent view of the WEIHNACHTSSTADT Karlsruhe in the closed gondolas of the Ferris wheel, even in wind and weather, high above the rooftops of the city. All gondolas are barrier-free.
The flying Santa Claus
Every day at 17:00 and 19:30, high-wire artist Falko Traber, alias "Flying Santa Claus", floats over the market square at lofty heights in his reindeer sleigh.
You can find more information and the entire WEIHNACHTSSTADT Karlsruhe program at www.karlsruhe-erleben.de/weihnachtsstadt/christkindlesmarkt.
