Karlsruhe
Christkindlesmarkt
November 24 to December 23, 2025
Karlsruhe's Christkindlesmarkt has a long tradition and has been enchanting thousands of visitors every year since 1972 with its offerings in the heart of the city center on the urban marketplace and idyllic Friedrichsplatz. The beautifully decorated stalls are complemented by the children's land on the St. Stephan church square.
Good to know
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November 24 to December 23, 2025
Sunday to Thursday: 11:00 - 21:00
Friday and Saturday: 11:00 - 22:00
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The Christkindlesmarkt in Karlsruhe is very easy to reach by public transport. The central exit point is the underground stop "Marktplatz". Further information - also on how to get to Karlsruhe - can be found on the website of the Karlsruhe Transport Association (KVV).
For drivers there are numerous parking garages in the city center. We recommend using the parking guidance system to find free parking spaces quickly and easily. It is also possible to use the P&R spaces, some of which are free of charge. You can find an overview here.
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City of Karlsruhe | Market Office
Am Großmarkt 10
76137 Karlsruhe
Tel: +49 721 133 7201 or +49 721 133 7211
E-Mail: ma@karlsruhe.de
Website: www.karlsruhe.de -
You can find all the stalls at the Christkindlesmarkt here!
With the Christkindlesmarkt and the Flying Santa Claus, the Kinderland St. Stephan and the Stadtwerke Karlsruhe WINTERZEIT, our Christmas town has been a great success for years and is an established brand in Karlsruhe and the region. It creates a wonderful atmosphere and invites you to enjoy, stroll and shop. A visit is a tradition, whether after work or with the family!
Gabriele Luczak-Schwarz
The marketplace
At the Christmas lights on the market square, visitors can look forward to a very special program around the pyramid with lovingly decorated stalls and Santa Claus flying in every day. flying Santa Claus. Right next to it, the smell of mulled wine and all kinds of delicacies invite you to linger. High above the rooftops, the Ferris wheel offers a magnificent view over Christmassy Karlsruhe and the Christkindlesmarkt.
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![The mulled wine pyramid and the Ferris wheel at the Karlsruhe Christmas market in 2025]()
A room with a wonderful view awaits you in this unique Christmas booth on the market square! Reservations can be made by stating the desired date and number of people by e-mail to info@krusig.de possible.
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![The decorated and illuminated warehouse at the Christmas market in Karlsruhe in 2025]()
In this unusual Christmas hut on the market square, a room and a terrace with a fascinating view over the market await you! Reservations can be made by stating the desired date and number of people by e-mail to kevin@krusig.de possible.
The Friedrichsplatz
The festively decorated gabled cottages in the romantic Forest Christmas 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. Are you looking for a very special gift or a lovely little something? Then you will also find numerous stalls with exquisite arts and crafts and the culture hut.
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![Culture hut on Friedrichsplatz at the Karlsruhe Christmas market]()
In the Kulturhütte (stand number 37) on Friedrichsplatz, those interested in culture will find the current program of Karlsruhe's theaters, museums and galleries, a selection of beautiful gift ideas and an overview of all cultural events in Karlsruhe in 2026.
Frequently asked questions
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The Christkindlesmarkt takes place from November 24 to December 23, 2025 and is open Sunday to Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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The Christkindlesmarkt takes place on two squares: the Christmas lights on the market square with Ferris wheel and mulled wine pyramid and the romantic Forest Christmas on Friedrichsplatz with many decorated gabled houses. On St. Stephan's church square, you will also be enchanted by the children's land the hearts of young and old.
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Yes, there is also plenty for children to discover in the entire WEIHNACHTSSTADT: the Kinderland St. Stephan offers everything from a ride on the little train to a children's program on the stage and fairytale huts. At the Christmas market on the market square, children can meet flying Santa Claus or take a ride on the Ferris wheel on the Ferris wheel.
You can also visit the Stadtwerke Karlsruhe WINTER TIME ice skating or an event for children from the varied Christmas cultural program. cultural program program.
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The Christkindlesmarkt in Karlsruhe is very easy to reach by public transport. The central exit point is the underground stop "Marktplatz". Further information - also on how to get to Karlsruhe - can be found on the website of the Karlsruhe Transport Association (KVV).
For drivers there are numerous parking garages in the city center. We recommend using the parking guidance system to find free parking spaces quickly and easily. It is also possible to use the P&R spaces, some of which are free of charge. You can find an overview here.
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The Christkindlesmarkt has a wide range of vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and organic specialties on both the market square and Friedrichsplatz. You can get an overview of the stalls here.
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The Christkindlesmarkt is largely barrier-free and the offer is accessible via ramps. There are also disabled-friendly toilets and parking spaces near the event locations. You can find more information, including a map, in the web app on accessibility in the city of Karlsruhe.
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