Heidelberg Christmas Market Dates 2012

Heidelberg Town Square and Christmas Market

Christmas Market Dates

21st November – 22nd December 2012 (TBC)

Opening Times

11am-9pm daily
Christmas on Ice:
every day, 10am-9.30pm until 6 Jan 2013
Times subject to change on 24 & 25 Dec.

Welcome to the
Heidelberg Christmas Market

Heidelberg's Christmas market extends over no fewer than five squares: Kornmarkt, Marktplatz, Universitätsplatz, Anatomiegarten and Bismarckplatz.

With its beautiful Christmas decorations the Heidelberg Christmas market is great for a leisurely browse with stunning views of the castle and the old quarter. It offers a wide array of crafts and tasty regional delicacies which all add to the Christmas spirit in the historic town of Heidelberg.

Situated on the Karlsplatz, a popular attraction is the “Christmas on Ice”. Surrounded by trees, glistening with hundreds of stars, and a spectacular view of Heidelberg's castle, residents and guests can skate round the open-air ice rink to the accompaniment of Christmas music.

Another fascinating experience is the Art-Advent Calendar at the Heidelberg Castle, which has already decorated the Vienna City Hall. From 1st to 24th December, the windows of the English building serve as a multidimensional advent calendar from behind which the works of prominent personalities will appear. From original works, backlit duplicates are produced and tailor-made to be integrated into the facade of Heidelberg's Castle.

Bismarktplatz is the entrance to the Altstadt, and here the decorated stands are a wonderful way to start an unforgettable Christmas market visit.

The Anatomiegarten holds an inviting array of unusual arts & crafts, perfect for a shopping expedition, a mug of mulled wine, bratwurst or fresh-made crepes to help you along the way.

The University square lures one with many gift ideas, such as hand-blown glass ornaments, ceramics, woodcrafts, candles, traditional German Christmas decorations and original Heidelberg photographs. Here you will also find a Christmas carousel, and at the booth “Zum heiteren Christkind” you can enjoy a mug of mulled wine, with the ability to keep the mug as a souvenir.

The Heidelberg Market square is where you can find the Heidelberg Christmas pyramid, which revolves with historical figures from Heidelberg’s history. Cinnamon stars and roasted almonds also await visitors, big and small, at the house of Santa Claus.

The Corn market is where the well-known Madonna statue compliments the view of the castle. And it is only fitting that the manger, together with a petting area, with donkeys and sheep is also here.

Heidelberg Tourist Information

Heidelberg Tourist Office

Heidelberg Convention and Visitors Bureau
Ziegelhäuser Landstraße 3
69120 Heidelberg
Tel: (0049 6221) 14220
Fax: (0049 6221) 142222
E-Mail: info@cvb-heidelberg.de

Official Christmas Market Website

Discover Heidelberg

Heidelberg is famous around the world and a favourite among international tourists for its romantic and vibrant atmosphere.

The town has so much to offer including the Old Bridge and the mighty castle, the university and its student hangouts, it is a great choice of culture and entertainment, hearty cuisine and a
picturesque setting on the Neckar river amid the foothills of the Odenwald forest.

The main attraction for all visitors is of course, the Heidelberg Castle. Perched on the slopes of mount Königstuhl, some 70 meters above the Neckar river, it is home to the biggest wine barrel in the world. Made from 130 oak trees, it is seven
metres wide, over eight metres in length and has a capacity of precisely 221,726 litres of wine.

At the centre of Heidelberg is the market square where you'll find many beautiful
fountains, grand period houses, lots of cafés and even more little shops. Towering above this delightful scene is the famous Church of the Holy Spirit. From here it's just a stone's
throw away to the Kornmarkt, for many Heidelberg's prettiest square.

With the oldest University in Germany, Heidelberg has around 28,000 students, and although they work hard, it's not
uncommon to see them in the numerous cafés and drinking establishments. Because drinking is another Heidelberg tradition, as
you can experience for yourself over a glass of wine in beautiful old student pubs such as Sepp’l and Zum Roten Ochsen.

City Map of Heidelberg

Heidelberg Christmas Market Locations

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Christmas Markets in
Baden-Württemberg

Baden-Württemberg Ticket

Buy a one day German Rail Länder Ticket and you could explore all the Christmas Markets in the state of Baden-Württemberg for one amazing price of: up to 5 people: €29 single person: €21

Unlimited travel, one price, through out Baden-Württemberg (see map above) for up to 5 people, 9 a.m. until 3 a.m. of the following day and on Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays from 0a.m. until 3 a.m. Valid on all local trains (Interregio-Express, Regional-Express, Regionalbahn, S-Bahn). Prices quoted are for 2011 ticket machine purchases only.