Märlistadt Christmas Market
Visitors can wander through the historic old town to explore market stalls featuring regional culinary specialties, artisan handicrafts, and holiday gift ideas. Attractions include the story-themed Märliweg trail, a children's carousel, live musical performances on stage, and crafting and storytelling at the Märlihuus. In the evening, guests can follow the town's night watchman on atmospheric tours through the medieval alleys.
Dec 2, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Wed–Fri: 14:00–20:00; Sat: 11:00–22:00; Sun: 11:00–19:00. Opening program on Wed, 2 December: Weihnachtsschmuckbörse 14:00–18:00; Märlihuus crafting 14:00–17:00; Märlistadt opening 17:45–18:05; “Pssst … da kommt etwas!” 18:05–18:25; face2face CoverBand 18:25–19:25.
Neighborhood
Old Town
Food & Drink
Market stalls offer regional culinary specialties.
Parking
Parkplätze sind beschränkt. Genannt werden unter anderem Untertor, Obstmarkt, PH grossi Schanz, Neumüli, Hettler, Clubhaus, Bahnhof und Busparkplatz.
Accessibility
The entire Märlimarkt and most access points in the historic old town are wheelchair accessible, with designated accessible parking spaces at the Altstadt parking garage.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Use public transport if possible, as parking is limited and the train station is a seven-minute walk from the old town.
- If driving, consider the listed car parks and note their walking distances, which range from a short walk to 15 minutes.
- Visit the Märliweg on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday to join a free guided tour.
- Plan around the holiday schedule: there is no program on 25 December, while some restaurants are partly open.
- Ask market staff on site for help with accessibility needs or individual assistance.
Special Events & Promotions
- The carousel is free for all children.
- Märliweg guided tours are free, Friday–Sunday during Märlistadt.
- All stage concerts are free.
- The Märlistadt opens on 2 December with an opening program and face2face CoverBand performing that evening.
- The 2026 event marks Märlistadt’s 25th anniversary.
Links & Contact
Run by Gewerbeverein Stein am Rhein
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Märlistadt suitable for?
It offers experiences for the whole family, with activities for young and old.
What can visitors do at Märlistadt?
Explore the Märliweg story trail, browse regional specialties and artisan crafts, visit the Märlihuus for activities, and enjoy stage performances. Free guided Märliweg tours run Friday through Sunday.
Is the carousel free?
Yes. The carousel is free for all children.
What food and drink can visitors find?
The Märlimarkt offers regional specialties, and some restaurants are partly open on 25 December, when there is no program.
What are the parking and public transport options?
Parking is limited, with spaces including Untertor, Obstmarkt, PH grossi Schanz, Neumüli, Hettler, Clubhaus, Bahnhof and Busparkplatz. The old town is a seven-minute walk from the train station, and a bus also serves the old town.
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