Christmas Market in the Ravenna Gorge
More than 40 regional vendors set up wooden huts framed by steep wooded hills and a 40-meter-high illuminated railway viaduct. Visitors can browse handcrafted woodwork, ceramics, jewelry, and gifts, including artisan displays inside the historic Goethehaus. The market also features warming fire pits, an illuminated nativity trail, and a variety of sweet and savory Black Forest food specialties.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Tickets
Adults: €7.50 if arriving before 16:00; €9.50 if arriving from 16:00. Children ages 6 through 15, accompanied by a parent or guardian: free; shuttle transfer €4.00. Groups of 20 or more: €6.50 per person before 16:00; €8.50 per person from 16:00. Visitors with at least 50% disability and an accompanying person: €6.50 before 16:00; €8.50 from 16:00.
Hours
Thursdays 16:00–21:00 (except Wäldertag for locals on December 10); Fridays 14:00–21:00; Saturdays 14:00–21:00; Sundays 14:00–21:00.
Ages
All ages (children under 16 free admission)
Neighborhood
Ravennaschlucht
Food & Drink
Stalls offer sweet and savory Black Forest specialties, along with regional food and drinks.
Parking
Shuttles bring visitors to the market; departure points are printed on your ticket.
Accessibility
Reduced tickets for visitors with a disability rating of at least 50% plus one companion.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Buy your tickets online as soon as sales open on October 14, because there is no box office at the market.
- Bring enough cash, because many of the stalls in the Ravenna Gorge only take cash.
- Wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing for the gorge, and keep your ticket ready to show at the shuttle.
- Find your shuttle departure point on your ticket and be there 15 minutes before your start time.
- Be sure of your date before you book, because tickets cannot be cancelled for free and carry a 100% cancellation fee.
Special Events & Promotions
- Wäldertag for locals on Thursday, December 10, a separately named session.
- Children ages 6 to 15 get in free with a parent or guardian; the shuttle transfer costs extra.
- Reduced per-person tickets for groups of 20 or more.
- Reduced tickets for visitors with a disability rating of at least 50% plus one companion.
- Tickets for an earlier arrival cost less than tickets for a later arrival.
Links & Contact
Run by Hochschwarzwald Tourismus GmbH
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy tickets at the entrance?
No. There is no box office on site. Tickets are only sold in advance online, and sales start on October 14.
How do I get to the market?
Shuttles take visitors to the market. Your departure point is printed on your ticket, and you should be there 15 minutes before your start time.
What should I wear?
Wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing, and keep your ticket ready.
Can I pay by card at the stalls?
Often not. Many stalls only take cash.
Are there vegetarian or vegan food options?
Yes. Hotel-Restaurant Schwörer serves medallions made from regionally grown potatoes, topped with bacon or fish or made vegetarian or vegan, with a hot drink. There are also sweet treats like chocolate fruit, almonds, popcorn and fresh donuts.
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