Illustration of a Christmas market with a small Ferris wheel and a reindeer carousel surrounded by glowing stalls (Heidenheim Christmas Market)
Christmas Markets

Heidenheim Christmas Market

Visitors stroll through festively decorated market stalls along Hintere Gasse and the pedestrian zone, offering artisan handicrafts such as woodwork, porcelain, jewelry, and textiles. Food and drink booths serve a variety of regional and supra-regional culinary specialties. Atmospheric cultural performances entertain guests on the Kleiner Schlossplatz amidst the wooden huts.

Dec 10 – Dec 13, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Thu-Sat 11 - 22 Uhr; Sun 11 - 18 Uhr.

Neighborhood

Innenstadt

Food & Drink

Market stalls offer regional and supra-regional culinary specialties, alongside traditional food and drink options.

Location

Hintere Gasse und Fußgängerzone · Heidenheim an der Brenz, BW 89522 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Christmas-market shoppers and gift seekers

Vibe

Romantic and festive

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Expect bigger crowds on Saturday, December 12, when an extra late shopping night draws even more visitors into the city center.
  • When you get hungry, follow the pedestrian zone toward the Herbst-Winterdorf on Eugen-Jaekle-Platz, where food stalls serve regional and supra-regional specialties.
  • Stop at the Kleiner Schlossplatz in the Hintere Gasse, where the performances take place among the decorated market huts.
  • Pick Thursday, Friday or Saturday if you want a long evening at the market, since it closes earlier on the final Sunday.
  • Dress warmly for an evening outdoors, because the whole market is set up in the open streets of the Hintere Gasse and pedestrian zone.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Extra late shopping night (Einkaufsnacht) in the city center on Saturday, December 12

Links & Contact

Run by Stadt Heidenheim

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of crafts and gifts are for sale?

Expect traditional crafts and gift ideas. Stalls sell jewelry, knitted and sewn goods, honey and sheep-farm products, essential oils, porcelain, woodwork, bags, liqueurs, jams, floral decorations, singing bowls, books and more.

Where do I find the food?

Food and drink stands are mixed in with the craft stalls along the Hauptstraße and the Hintere Gasse. More regional and supra-regional specialties line the pedestrian zone toward the Herbst-Winterdorf on Eugen-Jaekle-Platz.

Is there live entertainment?

Yes. Performances take place on the Kleiner Schlossplatz in the Hintere Gasse, among the decorated huts. A supporting program is also planned, and its highlights will be announced later.

Is there a late shopping night?

Yes. There's an extra late shopping night on Saturday, December 12, which brings even more visitors into the city center.

How can I take part as a vendor?

Exhibitors can read the participation conditions and apply online. The detailed stall plan is published once the exhibitor application deadline has passed.

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