Children's program at
WEIHNACHTSSTADT

There is also plenty for children to discover in Christmas Town 2025: in addition to the Kinderland St. Stephan - with little trains, fairytale huts and a stage program - the flying Santa Claus can be marveled at, with the Ferris wheel ride the Ferris wheel or ride the Stadtwerke Karlsruhe WINTER TIME skating laps on the ice.
There are also many events for children from the Christmas cultural program.

Cultural program for children

Further children's program

Children's steam locomotive in Kinderland St. Stephan 2023
© KME | Photo: Jürgen Rösner

Kinderland
St. Stephan

November 25 -
December 23, 2024
Flying Santa Claus in the Karlsruhe night sky
© KME | Photo: Jürgen Rösner

Flight times and history

The flying
Santa Claus

Experience the flying Santa Claus at the Christkindlesmarkt! Every day at 17:00 and 19:30, he takes off into the air above the market square and makes children's eyes light up.
An unforgettable, festive experience for the whole family!
View of the Ferris wheel at the Karlsruhe Christkindlesmarkt 2023
© KME | Photo: Jürgen Rösner

Prices and further information

The Ferris wheel

Enjoy the breathtaking view of Karlsruhe's Christkindlesmarkt in the closed gondolas of the Ferris wheel, high above the rooftops of the city.
Karlsruhe Christmas Circus 2024
© ROMANZA Event GbR | Photo: Fabry

December 19, 2025 -
January 06, 2026

16th Karlsruhe
Christmas Circus