Stuttgart Christmas Market 2026
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When is the Stuttgart Christmas market in 2026?
Stuttgarter Weihnachtsmarkt on Mercedesstraße ran 26 Nov – 23 Dec 2025 last season. We haven't confirmed the 2026 dates yet; markets usually keep a similar pattern. Entry is free. The first Sunday of Advent in 2026 is 29 Nov 2026.
Stuttgart's Christmas market is one of the largest and oldest in Germany, filling the Schillerplatz, Marktplatz and the streets around the Old Castle. It's best known for its stall roofs, which the traders decorate with elaborate scenes, figures and lights — wander around and look up.
26 NovOpened (2025)
23 Dec 2025Closed
Dates, location and website
Dates shown are from the 2025–26 season unless 2026 dates are marked — check the official website before you go.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Stuttgart Christmas market 2026?
Last season Stuttgarter Weihnachtsmarkt ran from 26 Nov 2025 to 23 Dec 2025. Expect similar timing in 2026 — the first Sunday of Advent is 29 Nov 2026 — and confirm the dates on the official website before you book.
Is the Stuttgart Christmas market open after Christmas?
No — last season it closed on 23 Dec 2025, so plan your visit before Christmas Day.
Is the Stuttgart Christmas market free?
Yes, entry is free — you only pay for food, drinks and gifts.