Christkindlesmarkt
The Christkindlesmarkt: the most famous Christmas Market in the world
November 29 - December 24, 2013
The Nuremberg Christmas Market is one of the oldest, and certainly the most famous, Christmas markets in the world. In the wooden booths of the “little town made of wood and cloth“ you can find traditional, often hand-crafted Christmas decorations and sweet treats such as gingerbread almond cookies. The Children's Christmas Market, the Sternenhaus, the Market of the twin towns and a lantern procession of Nuremberg children are some additional...[more]
Further information on the Christkindlesmarkt
Our tip: Feuerzangenbowle
The word Feuerzangenbowle (literally "fire tongs punch") cannot really be translated. And it is quite probable that, like bratwurst and sauerkraut, it will enter international vocabulary in a few years. Because more and more...[more]
The Nuremberg "Christkind"
Each Nuremberg "Christkind" is the ambassador of the city of Nuremberg for two years, and in the period before Christmas has a full appointment schedule. As well as daily appearances at the Christmas Market and the Children´s...[more]
Our tip: tinsel angel
For a traditionalist, the famous Nuremberg tinsel angel does not belong on the mantelpiece, but on the top of the Christmas tree. It is folded from paper or metal foil and folds its arms unter the top of its colourful robes. But luckily...[more]
Nuremberg illuminations
The traditional opening event to switch on the Christmas illuminations, and of the motto of the "Nuremberg illuminations", takes place every year at the Ludwigsplatz on the Thursday before the opening of the Christmas Market....[more]
...at a glance
Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt (Nuremberg Christmas Market)
opening hours
Opening day (November 29):
10.00 am - 9.00 pm
Opening with the Christmas Angel: 5.30 pm
Mon - Sun: 10.00 am - 9.00 pm
Last Market day (December 24):
10.00 am - 2.00 pm
The last day of the Sister Cities Market: December 23.