Nuremberg – Nürnberger Children's Christmas Market 2027

Nürnberger Kinderweihnacht 2027 is expected to run from Friday, 26 November, to Thursday, 30 December 2027. The start is based on the officially confirmed opening of the Christkindlesmarkt on 26 November 2027, and the end on the Kinderweihnachtsmarkt 2026. The full period 2027 for the independent children's Christmas market has not yet been officially confirmed; opening hours are taken from 2026.

Nuremberg Children's Christmas Market 2027: expected dates

According to the official preview, the traditional Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt begins on Friday, 26 November 2027. Last year, the Children's Christmas Market opened at the same time and continued until 30 December. This suggests that the provisional dates for the Children's Christmas Market 2027 are 26 November to 30 December. These dates have not been confirmed separately yet. Note the distinction: the Christkindlesmarkt on Hauptmarkt ends on Christmas Eve, while the Children's Christmas Market on Hans-Sachs-Platz may stay open after Christmas.

Hans-Sachs-Platz: a Christmas wonderland just for children

The Children's Christmas Market is on Hans-Sachs-Platz, close to Nuremberg's old town. It has been a fixture of Christmas in Nuremberg since 1999. The square becomes a little world of activities, with stalls and rides aimed at families with children. You can move between hands-on huts and children's attractions in a relaxed atmosphere. The market area is much smaller than the famous Christkindlesmarkt on Hauptmarkt. The map therefore points specifically to Hans-Sachs-Platz, not Hauptmarkt.

Nuremberg Children's Christmas Market 2027: carousel and Ferris wheel

Nuremberg's tourism organisation lists a nostalgic double-decker carousel, a steam train and a mini Ferris wheel as signature attractions. At the last event, families could enjoy these children's rides directly on Hans-Sachs-Platz. However, the specific line-up of operators and rides for 2027 has not yet been finalised. We therefore do not link to individual attraction profiles based solely on last year's list. Confirmed rides can be added once the current line-up is available. The gallery's genuine archive photos are from the 2023 event.

Christmas baking, candle-making and hands-on huts

Unlike Christmas markets that focus solely on sales, the Children's Christmas Market offers plenty of hands-on activities. At previous events, children could bake biscuits, decorate candles and make small gifts. There were also other creative workshops, with varying requirements depending on the activity and supervision available. Planning ahead is worthwhile, especially on rainy days or in very cold weather. Some activities may incur a small charge. It remains to be confirmed whether all the workshops will be offered in their familiar format in 2027.

Visits from the Christ Child and family programme

Visits from Nuremberg's Christ Child are a popular part of the programme. In 2026, free rides on the steam carousel were announced for several weekdays. The Christmas city also hosted family activities and special cultural events. Exact visiting days and times for 2027 have not yet been published, however. We therefore do not carry over old appearance dates into the new programme calendar. The Sternenhaus offers its own cultural programme, but it is not the same as the event on Hans-Sachs-Platz.

Admission, opening times and Christmas days

General admission to Nuremberg's Children's Christmas Market is free. Carousel rides, the train and various craft activities may incur extra charges. The previous year's official schedule listed daily opening hours, but a much shorter day on Christmas Eve and a day off on Christmas Day. The Children's Christmas Market reopened from Boxing Day until 30 December, but closed earlier. These exceptions have been included provisionally in the MEC schedule. The final arrangements for 2027 will only be known after the new official announcement.

Getting to the Children's Christmas Market in Nuremberg

Hans-Sachs-Platz is in Nuremberg's old town, just a short walk from Hauptmarkt. From the main railway station, you can reach the square by public transport or by walking through the city centre. The Lorenzkirche and Hauptmarkt stops in the city centre are useful landmarks. The old town can be very busy during Advent. For families, travelling by underground, bus or tram is often more relaxing. If you're bringing a pushchair, allow extra time for the walk.

Find out more on the official organiser's website. You can find more Christmas markets and winter funfairs in our funfair calendar.