Göppingen – Göppinger Waldweihnacht 2026
What to expect
The Göppinger Waldweihnacht 2026 starts on Thursday, 19 November 2026, and runs until Monday, 28 December 2026. This Christmas market on Göppingen’s Marktplatz is taking place for the 18th time. With 37 opening days, it is also the longest edition to date.
Rustic woodland atmosphere on the market square
Around 35 wooden huts transform the market square into a small woodland landscape. Covered wooden shelters invite you to sit down, and a woodland clearing provides a cosy meeting place. There is also a large Christmas tree in front of the town hall. The organiser is Göppinger City e.V., an association of retailers and restaurateurs in the city centre.
Göppinger Waldweihnacht 2026 opening times
From Sunday to Thursday, the market is open from 11:00 to 20:00. On Fridays, you can stay from 11:00 to 22:00, and on Saturdays it opens as early as 10:00 and stays open until 22:00. However, the huts are closed on Totensonntag, 22 November. On Christmas Eve, Thursday, 24 December, the market opens for “Heiliger Morgen” from 9:30 to 14:00. It then closes for both Christmas holidays: Friday, 25 December, and Saturday, 26 December. It reopens afterwards and continues until Monday, 28 December.
Stroll around the city centre
As the market is right in the city centre, you can easily combine your visit with a shopping trip. A visit after work is especially worthwhile on the long Friday and Saturday evenings, when the market stays open until 22:00. The wooden shelters also provide a sheltered spot in bad weather. The organiser has not yet published a programme with set dates.
Getting to Göppinger Waldweihnacht 2026
The market square is centrally located in the city centre and is within walking distance of Göppingen station. The organiser has not yet published information about parking for 2026. It is best to use the city-centre car parks or travel by bus or train.
All the details are in the official event calendar of the City of Göppingen. The Göppinger Maientag is also worth a visit in June, and you can find more markets in the funfair finder.
Highlights at a glance
What Göppinger Waldweihnacht has to offer
- Large Christmas tree
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AdvertisingFrequently asked questions
When does Göppinger Waldweihnacht 2026 take place?
The 18th Göppinger Waldweihnacht runs from Thursday, 19 November, to Monday, 28 December 2026. With 37 opening days, it is longer than ever before.
What are the opening hours?
Sunday to Thursday from 11:00 to 20:00, Fridays from 11:00 to 22:00, and Saturdays from 10:00 to 22:00. On Christmas Eve, Thursday, 24 December, the market is open from 9:30 to 14:00.
On which days is the market closed?
On Totensonntag, 22 November 2026, and during the Christmas holidays on Friday, 25 December, and Saturday, 26 December 2026.
Where is the Waldweihnacht held?
On Marktplatz in Göppingen city centre, around the Christmas tree in front of the town hall.
How many stalls are there?
Around 35 rustic wooden huts offering food, drinks and Christmas goods.
Who organises Göppinger Waldweihnacht?
It is organised by Göppinger City e.V., an association of city-centre retailers and restaurateurs.
