48th Viernheimer Christmas Market
Visitors can browse festively decorated market stalls offering handcrafted gift ideas and seasonal treats prepared by local clubs. The family-friendly atmosphere features live music, a children's carousel, and special activities inside the Old Town Hall.
Dec 11 – Dec 13, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
December 11: 17 - 22 Uhr; December 12: 16 - 22 Uhr; December 13: 14 - 19 Uhr.
Food & Drink
Local clubs offer a variety of food and Christmas specialties.
Location
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and local visitors
Vibe
Festive and community-minded
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Tips & Advice
- Stop by the Altes Rathaus during your visit, because its family activities are part of the market program along with live music and the children's carousel.
- Shop the local clubs' stalls for handmade gift ideas and Christmas specialties, since the clubs run both the food and the gifts.
- Keep in mind that photos, audio and video are recorded throughout the market for the city's channels, and visiting counts as consent.
- Dress warmly for an evening outdoors on Apostelplatz, since the market stays open into the evening on Friday and Saturday.
Links & Contact
Run by Kultur- und Sportamt
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the market good for families?
Yes. The family program includes live music, a children's carousel and activities inside the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall).
Who runs the stalls?
Local clubs run the stalls. They cook a wide range of food and sell handmade gift ideas and Christmas specialties.
Will I be photographed at the market?
Possibly. Photos, audio and video are recorded during the market for documentation and the city's website and social media. Visiting the market counts as consent to being recorded.
Is the market part of a bigger Advent program?
Yes. It's a regular part of Viernheim's Lebendige Adventszeit and takes place every year on the third Advent weekend. This year's market is the 49th.
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