Illustration of a snowy holiday village square with a lit tree, small felt figures in scarves, a snowman and string lights (Märchenhaftes Weihnachten Emmendingen)

Märchenhaftes Weihnachten Emmendingen

Set around the Marktplatz and nearby streets, visitors can skate on an open-air ice rink, browse fairytale huts along Kirchstraße, and take rides on a children's carousel. The event features an advent calendar at the Schlosserhaus along with live musical stage performances. A variety of food and beverage stalls offer seasonal culinary treats throughout the area.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Hours

14:00 Uhr; opening on November 26 at 18 Uhr; musical stage program Thursday to Sunday, 18 – 20 Uhr.

Food & Drink

Stalls offer a variety of Christmas-season food and drinks.

Going?

Location

Innenstadt · Emmendingen Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Festive and fairytale-like

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Come on an evening from Thursday to Sunday if you want live music, since the stage program only runs on those four days of the week.
  • Plan a visit for December 5 or 6 if you can, when the large Christmas market fills Lammstraße on top of the village around the Marktplatz.
  • Bring the kids to the fairytale huts along Kirchstraße and the children's carousel, then stop by the Advent calendar at the Schlosserhaus, which is there every day.
  • Dress warmly if you plan to skate, since the open-air ice rink sits on the Marktplatz and stays open on weekdays and weekends all season.
  • Join the opening of the Christmas village and ice rink on the Marktplatz on Thursday, November 26, to be there for the start of the season.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Opening of the Christmas village and ice rink on the Marktplatz on Thursday, November 26
  • Musical stage program from Thursday to Sunday evenings
  • Large Christmas market on Lammstraße on December 5 and 6

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to do at Märchenhafte Weihnachten?

The Christmas village around the Marktplatz has an ice rink, fairytale huts along Kirchstraße, a children's carousel and an Advent calendar at the Schlosserhaus, along with other attractions.

Can I go ice skating every day?

Yes. The ice rink on the Marktplatz is open for skating on weekdays and weekends all through the Christmas season.

Is there live music?

Yes. A musical stage program runs from Thursday to Sunday in the evenings.

What about food and drink?

Many vendors sell Christmas food and drinks around the village.

Is there a bigger Christmas market during the season?

Yes. The large Christmas market fills Lammstraße on December 5 and 6 as part of the season.

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