Stuttgarter Weihnachtsmarkt

One of the best Christmas Market that I have been to. It’s not huge but it’s still crowded, it’s not fancy but it’s still classic, it’s very close to the Train Station (roughly 15mins walk). It was full of exciting stuffs and the food tasted really good. The decoration was mesmerising and too beautiful.

I would say Stuttgarter Weihnachtsmarkt is more like a carnival, more than an Christmas Market. You'll see giant merry-go-round, ferris wheel, parachute, and even ice skating rink, lined up in front of Stuttgart old city hall, plus many stalls selling the Christmas stuffs, but maybe because it's too scattered around, you don't feel the crowds as an Christmas Market should be. Having said this, Stuttgarter Weihnachtsmarkt does bring me a different vibe comparing to others, meanwhile, it runs 24 hours 😅

The market is rather small and offers mostly the same food products from one stall to another. The lack of variety is noticeable, and prices are relatively high for what is offered. In addition, at many stalls, basic politeness is lacking a simple “hello,” “thank you,” or “goodbye” really costs nothing. Overall, a disappointing experience that does not really justify the visit.

This one is a big one! We recommend going in the afternoon and staying until dusk. This way you can experience the food, splendor, and lights but miss most of the crowds

Really awesome Christmas market! Loved the big town feel of this market right in the centre of Schlossplatz!

Stuttgart’s Christmas Market is one of the most charming and well-organized markets I’ve visited in Germany. The setting across the Schlossplatz and surrounding streets is beautiful, especially in the evening when the lights are on and the historic buildings create a festive backdrop. The variety of stalls is impressive, with everything from traditional Swabian food to handcrafted ornaments and gifts that feel genuinely local rather than mass-produced. The mulled wine and food options are excellent, particularly the spiced Glühwein and roasted chestnuts, and there’s enough variety to keep things interesting even after a few hours. Despite being busy, the market feels well managed, and it’s easy to move around without feeling overwhelmed. Overall, it’s a warm, authentic Christmas experience and absolutely worth visiting if you’re in Stuttgart during the holiday season.

This beautiful and cozy Christmas market offers a wide variety of mulled wine, sausages, and local sweets. Although it’s quite compact, it’s well-organized, creating a truly festive atmosphere.

The main Stuttgart Christmas Market is pretty good. It's quite large, so there's a lot to see, but it's also a bit crowded and overwhelming. I also though the food options left a lot to be desired, as most of the things we bought to eat were just mediocre at best. This is more of a market for those who like lights, crafts, and rides. Oh, and of course, drinking mulled wine! Each of the little booths are decorated with whimsical holiday themes, and the proprietors go all out! I had the most fun looking at the rooftops of all of the booths. Food was mediocre for the most part, and there wasn't anything special on offer. We had garlic bread and mushrooms that honestly weren't even eating. Expect to find all the same old, same old Christmas Market foodstuffs (fried potatoes, potato pancakes, dipped marshmallows, etc.). Since so many famous car manufacturers are located in town, there's a free walkthrough light display in an adjacent park. It's fun, but is basically a light-up ad for cars, LOL.

The main Stuttgart Christmas Market is pretty good. It's quite large, so there's a lot to see, but it's also a bit crowded and overwhelming. I also though the food options left a lot to be desired, as most of the things we bought to eat were just mediocre at best. This is more of a market for those who like lights, crafts, and rides. Oh, and of course, drinking mulled wine! Each of the little booths are decorated with whimsical holiday themes, and the proprietors go all out! I had the most fun looking at the rooftops of all of the booths. Food was mediocre for the most part, and there wasn't anything special on offer. We had garlic bread and mushrooms that honestly weren't even eating. Expect to find all the same old, same old Christmas Market foodstuffs (fried potatoes, potato pancakes, dipped marshmallows, etc.). Since so many famous car manufacturers are located in town, there's a free walkthrough light display in an adjacent park. It's fun, but is basically a light-up ad for cars, LOL.

Dating back more than 300 years to as early as 1692, the Stuttgart Christmas market is one of the biggest and oldest in Europe. Certainly larger than the ones I have seen this year in Baden-Baden, Colmar, Mulhouse and Basel! Similar vendors, of course. Glühwein is everywhere. Sausages are grilled here and there. Baked goods. Trinkets. Baubles for decorating your Christmas tree. Spices. Candles. Hats and gloves. Carved wooden toys. Candies. I have a new cashmere scarf (it was COLD!), some cookies, some fancy chocolates and a lot of memories. Stuttgart is a big city and the size of the market reflects it. Lots of people. Lots of food. Lots of hot wine. Don't forget to look up. Many of the kiosks have very elaborate decorations on their roof. [Review 21255 overall - 259 in Germany - 220 of 2024.]

While there are a number of great Christmas markets in the area, this one is conveniently located downtown. It's spread out between three different areas, so it's nice to stroll around and check out without feeling too crowded. I've learned to avoid going to these things on a weekend, so I had a nice time at the Finnish station having their Glogi (their version of Gluhwein) and Flammachs (flamed salmon), which was delicious. The tent was nice, especially if it had been colder.

Grand in terms of being aisles and aisles and then sections and sections of little vendors packed right next to each other. Most of it being vendors selling crafts. It's a very big Christmas market jammed packed with people too. And I thought New York City gets festive and jammed packed during the holidays, well most everyday...Stuttgart Weihnachtmarkt surely surprised me with it's grandness. I don't know if they have it every year but the first cool thing to notate is Stuttgart Weihnachtmarkt has a train ride for children that can actually sit on top of a model train within an entire model of a city and the design is just a wonder to look at. The entire model design is built like one of the small cities or towns in Germany, with all the neat houses, trees and light must have been fun for kids riding around on top of a train around the model city. At night is a good time to go because then all the lights are out. In front of one of the buildings, there even Christmas Caroler gathering an audience just to hear them sing. Like I said, all the crafts fount at the market are neat, the food nice to explore and the what I believe was Gluhwein or some other version (due to lost in communication) of a wine like drink that's fruity, very spicy and surely in combination of alcohol, fruit and spices: packed a punch. If you want to check out a festive, live and great atmosphere while in Stuttgart, surely recommended to be in the Weihnachtmarkt and explore all the shops, building and landmarks around it.

All the sights and smells of the best Christmas Markets Germany can offer.Gluhwein, long sausages with mustard in a bun, the beer, the people, the good but cold weather, all the fun and happiness for which reasons we make annual trips to different places. We still place Berlin with all the markets as top destination, but Stuttgart ran a very close second this year.We also visited Ulm and Rothenburg. The UK has its German Markets now but we love the hassle and long mileages in the coach to get to the originals. THe Gluhwein is better in Germany !!! You must try it !!

Of the four major Christmas markets (aka Christkindlmarkt) that I've seen on my trip to Germany, Stuttgart has got to be the best (probably also one of the biggest). It spans several city blocks, and is filled with booths selling all sorts of Christmas trinkets, food, and Glühwein. There's even an ice skating rink and a small Ferris wheel and train rides for children. This was also the most packed with people! It's very easy to get to from the S-bahn stations or from the Stuttgart hauptbahnhof. It can also get very cold, so bundle up and drink plenty of Glühwein!

I have been to many Christmas Markets all over Germany and Europe for many years. The European Christmas Markets are a great way to kick-off the holidays. The Stuttgarter Weihnachtsmarkt continues to be my favorite market. This year the market is open from 11/23/16-12/23/16. You can find maps of the market located at sponsoring businesses.

Great food. Lots of choices. My favorite was the grilled mackerel, flamkucchen and the pork belly sandwhich. There are all kinds of different hand crafted stores and christmas decor stores. Love also getting the hot red wine in cute mugs to keep you warm while you walk around in the cold night. I didnt get to see all the stores because there were tons of them all around . There were also rides and ice skating rink. I truly enjoyed my visit here. I wish they have this in the US.

Stuttgart Christmas Market is one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in all of Europe and my favourite event in Stuttgart!!! It takes place on the three main squares in center of the city - Marktplatz, Schillerplatz and Schlossplatz (3 996 square meters). From the end of November until 23 December more than 250 splendidly decorated stands offer attractive Christmas goods such as Christmas decorations, toys and gifts. Christmas lights, the smell of mulled wine, fried sausages, Tarte flambée and waffles in the air and Christmas music everywhere form wonderful atmosphere of the Stuttgart Christmas Festival. By the way, Stuttgart Christmas Market is more than 300 years old and it was first mentioned in a document in 1692.

Very nice market, many vendors, and a lot to choose from. There is also a Finnish Christmas market not far from the German Christmas market that sells smoked salmon. At first glance the market seems small but you must get away from the main square and venture behind the shops near the churches and only then you will see how big the market is. This market was impressive and I look forward to visiting it again if I return.