Illustration of a Christmas market seen from above with stalls around a giant decorated tree in a cathedral square (Darmstadt Christmas Market)

Darmstadt Christmas Market

Culinary and handicraft stalls fill the festive city centre, including offerings from twin towns such as Hungarian lángos and Swiss wine and cheese. Visitors can admire the Lange Ludwig illuminated with tens of thousands of LEDs and watch light animations on the market square Christmas tree. The market also features a historic horse-drawn carousel.

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Food & Drink

The stalls offer culinary specialties including Hungarian lángos and wine and cheese from Saanen, Switzerland.

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Location

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and christmas-market shoppers

Vibe

Festive and lively

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Stay into the evening to catch the hourly light show on the Marktplatz Christmas tree and see the Lange Ludwig lit with 30,000 LEDs.
  • Go to the twin-town stalls for lángos or Saanen wine and cheese, the stands locals look forward to each year.
  • Walk over to Friedensplatz for a turn on the historic horse carousel between visits to the stalls around the city centre.
  • Come to the opening to see the Glühweinprinzessin unveil this year's new mulled wine glass design.

Special Events & Promotions

  • At the opening, the Glühweinprinzessin presents this year's new mulled wine glass design.

Links & Contact

Run by Darmstadt Marketing GmbH

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this market special?

The stalls from Darmstadt's twin towns. They bring handicrafts and food, such as Hungarian lángos and wine and cheese from Saanen in Switzerland.

What lights and sights should I look out for?

The Lange Ludwig sparkles with 30,000 LEDs. The Christmas tree on Marktplatz plays a light show every hour in the evening. There are also Christmas trees on Luisenplatz and Ludwigsplatz.

Is there a carousel?

Yes. A historic horse carousel turns on Friedensplatz.

Who is the Glühweinprinzessin?

She's Darmstadt's mulled wine princess, chosen every year since 2011. At the market's opening, she presents the new design for the mulled wine glasses.

How can I perform or sell at the market?

Performers send the completed application form by email to event@darmstadt.de. Darmstadt Marketing also takes stall applications for its events.

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