Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt
Christkindlesmarkt
One of Germany's most famous Christmas markets, with about 180 red-and-white striped wooden huts serving mulled wine, gingerbread, and Zwetschgenmännle (plum figures).
Each year on the Friday before Advent, the Christkind opens the market with a speech from the balcony of the Church of Our Lady. The market runs until December 24, roughly from 10:00 to 21:00. Must-tries include Nuremberg gingerbread (Lebkuchen), a trio of small bratwursts in a bread roll, and mulled wine (you can keep the mug as a souvenir). Next door, Hans-Sachs-Platz has a children's market and a market for the sister cities. Weekends are extremely crowded, so aim for a weekday evening, and book accommodation several months in advance.
Opening hours
During Advent approx. 10:00–21:00 (on Dec 24, until 14:00)
Nearby sights
- Hauptmarkt & Schöner Brunnen
- Frauenkirche, Nuremberg
- Nuremberg Bratwurst Houses
- Hole Dungeons (Lochgefängnisse)
- St. Sebaldus Church
- Heilig-Geist-Spital
- Toy Museum Nuremberg
- St. Lorenz, Nuremberg