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The Stuttgart Christmas market, seen through an arch toward the wheel.
The Stuttgart Christmas market, seen through an arch toward the wheel. Heinz Bunse, CC BY-SA 2.0.

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Stuttgart Christmas Market

Stuttgarter Weihnachtsmarkt

25 November – 23 December 2026

Source: stuttgarter-weihnachtsmarkt.de · read 2 November

One of the old documented markets of the south-west. The organiser’s site publishes 25 November to 23 December 2026.

The season

Sunday to Thursday 11:00–21:00, Friday and Saturday 11:00–22:00. On opening day, 25 November, the stalls open at 17:00. The ceremony in the courtyard of the Altes Schloss is at 18:00.

What to notice

  • The site says the market is first mentioned in 1692.
  • Opening day is an evening, not a full day. Plan around 17:00.

What to eat and drink

Unless a sentence names its source, these are specialities associated with the city, not a confirmed menu for 2026. Stall lists change every season.

  • Stuttgart’s market is known for Maultaschen and for a stronger, often fruit-based hot wine alongside Glühwein. The 2026 homepage we read does not publish a dish list.

Planning notes

  • Do not arrive at noon on 25 November. The stalls are not open yet.
  • The Schlossplatz is broad. It absorbs a crowd better than Rothenburg and worse than you will want on the last Saturday.

Getting there

Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof is a few minutes’ walk from Schlossplatz.

When to go

The week after opening, on a Monday or Tuesday.

Where to stay, and how to go

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Where to stay

Rooms in Stuttgart — Booking.com
Search stays by the city name. Dates are filled only when this guide has a confirmed opening day.

Tours and experiences

GetYourGuide: Stuttgart Christmas market
Walking tours and timed entries. Read the operator’s date before you book.

Viator: Stuttgart Christmas market
A second catalogue of tours, in case the first has nothing on the days you travel.