Christmas markets 2024: The five highlights in Baden-Württemberg!

Christmas markets 2024: The five highlights in Baden-Württemberg!

With the approaching winter, the festive Christmas market season announces itself in Baden-Württemberg. The streets and streets of the cities will soon be dipped in a sea of ​​light and festive decoration. Market feeders are preparing to fill their stands with treats and handicraft products, while the scent of mulled wine and freshly burned almonds pulls through the air.

This year, winter time turns out to be particularly tempting, because several Christmas markets with their own charm have already made a name for themselves. Here are the schedules for five of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Baden-Württemberg, which should not be missed.

Stuttgart Christmas market: a piece of tradition

The Christmas market in Stuttgart, which already looks back on more than 300 years of history, is considered one of the oldest and most popular in the state. It begins in 2024 on November 27th at 6 p.m. and attracts millions of visitors every year. The market is open daily through December 23 for the entire four weeks, whereby the stands can be reached on Sundays to Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Fridays and Saturdays until 10 p.m. In the middle of market, castle, Schiller- and Karlsplatz, the festive offers enchant people.

Special ambience in the ravenna gorge

Another jewel among the Christmas markets is the Christmas market in the Ravenna Gorge, which takes place in the Hochschwarzwal region. This idyll, surrounded by forested hills and a historic railway bridge, opens its goals on November 22nd at 3 p.m. Tickets are required in advance and will be sold online from October 14, which means conscious planning for visitors. For details about prices and tickets, interested parties can visit the website www.hochschwarzwald.de/weihnachtmarkt-ravnaschlucht.

medieval mood in Esslingen

In Esslingen am Neckar, visitors can expect an extraordinary medieval and Christmas market, which will open from November 26th at 5 p.m. The market offers a mixture of traditional craftsmanship, Christmas decoration and an exciting supporting program that includes stilting runners, jugglers and fire artists. The market will be open from Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday until 9:30 p.m. to offer visitors an unforgettable experience.

Lake Constance: Culinary diversity in Constance

The Christmas market in Constance, which starts on November 28, is another highlight. This market combines Christmas traditions from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein. Traders and artisans along the harbor present their offers from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., whereby the catering trade is even open until 9:30 p.m. The Christmas ship, which offers a unique atmosphere and puts visitors in a festive mood, is particularly original.

Baroque Christmas market in Ludwigsburg

The Baroque Christmas market in Ludwigsburg, characterized by the impressive baroque angels, will take place between November 26 and December 22nd. Every day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., a lively market drives on the Ludwigsburg market square, where a diverse supporting program inspires the guests and lets them dive into the festive mood.

The anticipation of the best time of the year is reflected in each of these markets. The opening of these events attracts not only locals, but also tourists who want to enjoy the special atmosphere. For more details on the Christmas markets in Baden-Württemberg, see the current reporting on www.bw24.de .