Bad Wimpfen Christmas Market The Advent insider tip!

Day 1: Switzerland - Bad Wimpfen

Journey via Stuttgart to the historic Staufer town of Bad Wimpfen. Arrival at around 13:00. Winding lanes lined with many Gothic and Renaissance houses give Bad Wimpfen its idyllic character. This medieval half-timbered town, decorated with countless lights and fir greenery, will enchant you. The Blue Tower, the Red Tower, the town skyline and several half-timbered houses around the market area shine cheerfully with countless strings of lights.

Day 2: Excursion to the Odenwald

(Optional excursion) Drive through the charming Odenwald to Michelstadt. In the historic old town with its countless half-timbered buildings, traders sell their wares from festively decorated wooden huts. In the courtyard of the historic cellar house, you will come across a life-size nativity scene and the Christmas pyramid. Life-size nutcracker

figures are the symbols of the market and also help with orientation within the sprawling market area. The market's wide range of offerings includes products from Odenwald farmers, who present the specialities of their farms.

Day 3: Esslingen - Switzerland

Drive to Esslingen for the medieval market. Jugglers, market criers and fire-eaters bring the life and trades of this era to life against an impressive backdrop. Alongside it, you will find further traditional-style Christmas markets on the Rathausplatz and the Hafenmarkt. Return journey to Switzerland.

The Christmas market

The Old German Christmas Market in Bad Wimpfen has approximately 120 stalls offering mainly handcrafted items, handicrafts and Christmas delicacies.

Opening hours:

Fri & Sat: 11:30 - 21:30