Altdeutscher Weihnachtsmarkt Bad Wimpfen 2026: Programme

Altdeutscher Weihnachtsmarkt Bad Wimpfen 2026 opens on three Advent weekends. The town presented this year's programme on 12 November. More than 100 exhibitors are expected to bring arts, crafts and food and drink to the historic old town. If you're planning a visit, it's especially worth checking the opening ceremony, performances and regular guided tours.

Altdeutscher Weihnachtsmarkt Bad Wimpfen 2026: Opening

The market opens on Friday, 27 November, at 17. The Bad Wimpfen Fanfare Band opens the market. The town captain, St Nicholas and the Christ Child then walk across Rathausplatz. There, the mayor is presented with the historic market charter dating from 1487. The town band also provides music for the opening. This ceremony recalls the former imperial city's long market tradition.

Arts, crafts and food in the old town

The town has announced more than 100 exhibitors offering arts, crafts and food. These include wooden items, handmade soaps, leather goods and other gift ideas. Hot meals and winter specialities are also on offer. The Genießerdorf (Food Village) is back at Wormser Hof, with a range of food stalls. This lets you take a break from the main streets during your market visit.

Programme with St Nicholas and the night watchman

The town has several scheduled activities for families: St Nicholas tells stories in the town hall foyer on Saturdays and Sundays at 15 and 17. There are also traditional customs tours from Spitalhof, Friday to Sunday at 14. According to the announcement, these cost 17 euros per person, including a drink. On Fridays and Saturdays, you can join a night watchman tour from the town hall at 21; the town lists the price as 10 euros per person.

Tower musicians add to the programme: on Saturdays at 19 and Sundays at 12, from the town hall balcony. An exhibition of handmade nativity scenes is also planned at the Alte Spital. So, as well as shopping, the market offers cultural and traditional experiences.

Getting to the Christmas market and shuttle service

The town has again announced a shuttle between the valley and the old town. According to the town, parking options are signposted via the parking guidance system. The official event page also lists free parking in the valley and weekend shuttle services. As the press release does not give exact stops or routes, you should check the organiser's latest information before travelling. For this reason, no unconfirmed stops are marked on a map.

Altdeutscher Christmas Market Bad Wimpfen 2026: dates

Altdeutscher Weihnachtsmarkt Bad Wimpfen 2026 takes place from 27 to 29 November, from 4 to 6 December and from 11 to 13 December 2026. It is closed in between. The event page for Altdeutscher Weihnachtsmarkt brings together the dates. You can find further information on the official town website.

Source: Press release from the town of Bad Wimpfen dated 12.11.2026 (original announcement).