Der Singende Weihnachtsbaum Waldkirch
Set in the historic collegiate district around a 10-meter-high Christmas tree stage, festively decorated market stalls showcase regional handicrafts, decorations, and gift ideas. Visitors can sample specialties such as Striebele, raclette, tarte flambée, Maultäschle, grilled sausages, and hot soups. Hot beverages include local vintner mulled wine from Buchholz alongside non-alcoholic family punch.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Admission to the choir performances/concerts is free. The page gives no separate price for the Christmas market.
Hours
Christmas market: Monday–Friday 17.00–21.00; Saturday 15.00–21.00; Sunday 13.30–21.00. Choir performances: Monday–Friday 17.30 / 19.00; Saturday 16.00 / 17.45 / 19.00; Sunday, December 6, 14.30 / 16.00 / 17.30 / 19.00; Sunday, December 13, 14.30 / 16.00 / 17.15 / 19.15.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Stiftsbezirk
Food & Drink
Stalls offer Striebele, raclette, tarte flambée, grilled sausages, waffles, fries, savory Maultäschle, soups, vintner mulled wine from Buchholz, and non-alcoholic punch.
Parking
Parking within walking distance is on Erwin-Sick-Straße, Am Stadtrain, Schlettstadtallee and Blumenstraße, in the Tiefgarage Zentrum and on Kirchplatz.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Take the S2 train from Freiburg, which runs every half hour, then walk from Waldkirch station across the Marktplatz to the Museumsplatz.
- Each choir sings for about 30 minutes and there are only some seats, so get to the tree a little before a set starts if you want one.
- Come on a weekend to hear more choirs, since Saturdays and Sundays have three or four performances and weekdays have two.
- Try the vintner's mulled wine from the wine village of Buchholz, and get the alcohol-free punch for the kids.
- Walk a few steps into the town center after the concert to see the Christmas lights and the decorated shops.
Special Events & Promotions
- Official opening on Saturday, December 5, with the Singers' Night Soul and Gospel Choir from Zurich singing that day.
- Scat'n'Types from Egringen sing on the afternoon of Sunday, December 6, and Singende Hände from Freiburg sing that evening.
- Mamas & Papas from Rheinzabern give three performances on Saturday, December 12.
- VokalTotal from Mariazell gives the evening performances on the closing Sunday, December 13.
- School choirs perform too: the Schwarzenbergschule choir on December 4 and the Kastelbergschule and Friends choir on December 10.
Links & Contact
Run by Stadtfest Waldkirch e. V.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does each choir sing?
Each choir performance lasts about 30 minutes.
Is there seating at the concerts?
There are some seats at the tree.
What kind of music do the choirs sing?
Traditional Christmas carols, plus Christmas jazz, pop and gospel songs. They sing from inside the 10-meter Christmas tree, which you can walk into.
What food and drink is at the market?
Striebele, raclette, tarte flambée, grilled sausages, waffles, fries, Maultäschle and a soup hut with dishes from Waldkirch restaurants. To drink there's vintner's mulled wine from Buchholz and alcohol-free punch for the family.
Where can I park?
Parking within walking distance is on Erwin-Sick-Straße, Am Stadtrain, Schlettstadtallee and Blumenstraße, in the Tiefgarage Zentrum and on Kirchplatz.
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