Illustration of a Christmas market with a small Ferris wheel and a reindeer carousel surrounded by glowing stalls (Weihnachtsmarkt & Weihnachtsdorf Metzingen)

Weihnachtsmarkt & Weihnachtsdorf Metzingen

Visitors can wander through festively decorated wooden huts offering wooden toys, Christmas tree decorations, candles, and a variety of gift ideas. A diverse culinary selection provides seasonal treats, mulled wine, and vegetarian options. The event brings together a lively market atmosphere in the town center and a cozy holiday village around Kelternplatz.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Hours

11:00–20:00.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

City Center

Food & Drink

The Christmas village offers seasonal food and drinks, including a selection of vegetarian options.

Accessibility

The event is wheelchair accessible.

Going?

Location

Innenstadt Metzingen · 72555 Metzingen, Metzingen Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Christmas shoppers and families

Vibe

Festive and cozy

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Come on Friday for the opening of the Christmas village, when the two mayors open it and children can look forward to a special surprise.
  • Visit on Saturday if you want both the Christmas village on Kelternplatz and the traditional market along Reutlinger Straße and Hindenburgstraße on the same day.
  • The market goes ahead in all weather, so dress warmly and bring rain gear for wandering between the outdoor wooden huts.
  • Vegetarians can eat well here, since the food and drink stalls include a selection of vegetarian options alongside the mulled wine and seasonal treats.
  • The market is wheelchair accessible, so visitors using a wheelchair can browse the decorated huts and stalls along with everyone else.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Friday opening of the Christmas village by Oberbürgermeisterin Carmen Haberstroh and Erster Bürgermeister Patrick Hubertz, with a special surprise for children
  • Saturday only: the traditional Christmas market fills Reutlinger Straße and Hindenburgstraße alongside the Kelternplatz village

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I buy at the stalls?

The decorated wooden huts sell everything for Advent and Christmas: wooden toys, Christmas tree decorations, candles and plenty of gift ideas.

Are there vegetarian food options?

Yes. Along with mulled wine and seasonal treats, the food and drink stalls include a selection of vegetarian dishes.

Is there anything special for children?

Yes. At the Friday opening of the Christmas village on Kelternplatz, children can look forward to a special surprise.

Is the market wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the market is wheelchair accessible.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The market and village go ahead in all weather.

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