Freiburg – Freiburg Christmas Market 2026
What to expect
The Freiburg Christmas Market 2026 opens on Thursday, 19 November 2026, and runs until Wednesday, 23 December 2026. It is organised by FWTM (Freiburg Wirtschaft Touristik und Messe). The wooden huts are spread across nine locations in and around the old town. So you can easily explore the market while strolling through the lanes.
Locations and size of Freiburg Christmas Market 2026
Rathausplatz is the centre of the market. Stalls are also located at Kartoffelmarkt and Unterlindenplatz, in Franziskanerstraße and Turmstraße, at Predigertor and Rotteckring, and in Colombipark, which has been part of the market since 2021. According to the organiser, there are well over 100 stalls. Around 15 additional stalls are set up on Kaiser-Joseph-Straße on Advent Sundays.
Opening times and rest day
The market is open from 10:00 to 20:30 on Monday to Saturday. On Sundays, you can visit from 11:30 to 19:30. On opening day, Thursday, 19 November, it opens at 14:00. However, the market is closed on Totensonntag, 22 November. On the final day, Wednesday, 23 December, the stalls close at 19:30.
Programme at Freiburg Christmas Market 2026
Families can visit the children's bakery at Kartoffelmarkt, where children can bake biscuits (4 euros per person). On Sunday, 6 December, Santa Claus will also visit Rathausplatz at 17:00. From Tuesday, 1 December, St Martin's Church at Rathausplatz will show “Lichtworte” daily at 17:30. At Colombipark, for example, you can find a photo point.
History
The first Freiburg Christmas Market in its present form ran from 1 to 20 December 1973. The market therefore celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023. Since then, it has continued to grow and is now one of the best-known Christmas markets in Baden-Württemberg.
Getting there and parking
The best way to get to the Old Town is by train and tram, as the squares are in the middle of the pedestrian zone. If you are travelling by car, the parking guidance system will direct you to car parks. Alternatively, use the park-and-ride sites on the outskirts of the city. Please also note that Freiburg is an environmental zone.
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Highlights at a glance
What the Freiburg Christmas market has to offer
- Visit from St Nicholas, Father Christmas or the Christ Child
- Light, laser or drone show
More to experience in Freiburg im Breisgau
AdvertisingProgramme & dates
- Tue1DecWords of light at St. Martin17:30St. Martin's Church, Town Hall SquareDaily from 1 December at 17:30
- Sun6DecSanta Claus is coming17:00RathausplatzSanta Claus visits Town Hall Square
Impressions
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Getting there & services
Train/bus: Freiburg Central Station, then walk or take the tram to the Old Town
Car/park and ride: Car parks via the city's parking guidance system; park-and-ride sites on the outskirts; Freiburg is a low-emission zone
Frequently asked questions
When does the Freiburg Christmas market 2026 take place?
The Freiburg Christmas market 2026 runs from Thursday, 19 November, to Wednesday, 23 December 2026. The market is closed on Remembrance Sunday, 22 November.
What are the opening hours?
The market is open from 10:00 to 20:30 on Mondays to Saturdays and from 11:30 to 19:30 on Sundays. On opening day, Thursday, 19 November, it starts at 14:00; on Wednesday, 23 December, the market closes at 19:30.
Where is the Christmas market in Freiburg?
The stalls are spread across nine locations in the Old Town, including Town Hall Square, Kartoffelmarkt, Unterlindenplatz, Franziskanerstraße, Turmstraße, Predigertor, Rotteckring and Colombipark.
Is there anything for children?
Yes, there is a children's baking workshop at Kartoffelmarkt (4 euros per person). Santa Claus also visits Town Hall Square at 17:00 on Sunday, 6 December 2026.
What else is on the Advent Sundays?
Around 15 additional stalls are set up on Kaiser-Joseph-Straße on Advent Sundays.
What's the best way to get to the Christmas market?
The easiest way is by train and tram to the Old Town. If you're driving, use the parking guidance system or the park-and-ride sites; note that Freiburg is a low-emission zone.
