Christmas Markets Opening Times and Tour Prices

C H R I S T M A S. Perhaps the scents from your childhood come to mind right now, when you remember aniseed, cinnamon and carnations? Maybe you get a warm, comfortable feeling inside, thinking of the candlelight? Perhaps you are thinking about people dear to you, who have given you pleasure? We can promise you that a visit to a German city during Christmas will arouse your warmest memories. The cities in the run-up to Christmas is the anticipation of quiet hours with your family and friends.

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Wuerzburg

November 28 to December 23, 2025

Opening hours of the Würzburg Christmas market:

Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

On four Advent Saturdays

, November 29th, December 6th, December 13th, and December 20th, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

On four Advent Sundays

, November 30th, December 7th, December 14th, and December 21st, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Nuernberg:

November 28 to December 24, 2025

Nov. 28th Opening Ceremony 5.30 pm

Opening Hours: 10 am to 9 pm

Christmas Eve: 10 am to 2 pm

Nuremberg Christmas Market 2026 November 27 to December 24

Nuremberg Christmas Market 2027 November 26 to December 24

Munich:

Monday, November 24 to Wednesday, December 24, 202

Opening Hours

The market will be open during the following hours:

Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Christmas Eve (December 24): 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Rothenburg ob der Tauber:

Dates: November 21 to December 23, 2025

Opening Hours:

Monday to Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday and Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Closed on Sunday, November 23, 2025, due to the German holiday Totensonntag

Cologne:

Cologne Cathedral Christmas Market (Roncalliplatz):
- November 17 – December 23
- Monday–Wednesday: 11:00–21:00
- Thursday–Friday: 11:00–22:00
- Saturday: 10:00–22:00
- Closed December 24–25
  
  Heinzels Wintermärchen (Heumarkt & Alter Markt):
- Heumarkt: November 24 – January 4
  - Daily: 11:00–22:00 (December 26 onward: 11:00–21:00)
    
    Alter Markt: November 24 – December 23
  - Daily: 11:00–22:00
    
    Angels’ Market (Neumarkt):
- November 17 – December 23
- Monday–Thursday: 11:00–21:00
- Friday–Saturday: 11:00–22:00
  
  Harbour Christmas Market (Rheinauhafen):
- November 14 – December 28
- Sunday–Thursday: 11:00–21:00
- Friday–Saturday: 11:00–22:00
  
  Stadtgarten Christmas Market:
- November 15 – December 23
- Monday–Friday: 16:00–21:30
- Saturday–Sunday: 12:00–21:30