Heidelberg Christmas market 2024: opening times, program and parking

Südkurier Christmas markets 1 hour ago Heidelberg Christmas market 2024: opening times, program and parking In Heidelberg you can visit the Christmas market again in 2024. An Advent stroll through Heidelberg's old town offers the opportunity to explore numerous Christmas stalls in addition to historic streets and sights. A wide variety of gift ideas are also presented in various squares. For sporting activities, there is an ice rink on Karlsplatz, which offers a special experience with its view of the famous castle ruins. In addition to the Christmas market, the Winter Grove and the Heidelberg ice rink will also be open again in Heidelberg in 2024. Although the three attractions all start on Monday, November 25, 2024, they all differ slightly in their opening times. For a better overview, we have compiled all the opening times for the Christmas market in Heidelberg in a short and compact form for you: Heidelberg Christmas Market Start: November 25th, 2024 End: December 22nd, 2024 Open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Heidelberg Winter Forest Start: November 25th, 2024 End: January 1st, 2025 Open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed on December 24th, 2024 Heidelberg Ice Rink Start: November 25th, 2024 End: January 6th, 2024 Open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Closed on December 24th, 2024 Open on December 25th and 26th, 2024 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Open on December 31st, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Open on January 1st, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Program at the Heidelberg Christmas Market: What's on offer? The Christmas market in Heidelberg is spread over several squares in the old town, which are decorated with different offers, over 140 different stalls and decorations. Bismarckplatz: The Christmas market begins at Bismarckplatz with stalls and decorations that serve as a transition to the old town. Universitätsplatz: Universitätsplatz offers the largest area of ​​the Christmas market with numerous stalls where various products are available. A historic jumping horse carousel is also set up there. Kornmarkt: The Kornmarkt is characterized by numerous decorated Christmas trees and a nativity scene. The range is complemented by food, arts and crafts and a children's railway. Anatomy Garden: In the Anatomy Garden there are several Christmas-themed stalls in front of the monument to the chemist Robert Bunsen. Karlsplatz: Karlsplatz has an ice rink made of real ice. There are opportunities to buy food and drinks around the ice surface. The view of the castle dominates the backdrop. Market Square: On the market square there is a wooden attraction in the form of a large barrel with a moving figure representing Perkeo, the symbol of Heidelberg. There are other stands around the Hercules fountain. Santa Claus's House: Visitors can visit Santa Claus on the market square. Photos or videos can be taken for a donation of 5 euros or more. The proceeds go to children's projects run by the Lions Club Heidelberg-Altstadt. Heidelberg Christmas Market 2024: Arrival and parking To avoid increased traffic and long waiting times on the streets of Heidelberg, the city of Heidelberg recommends arriving by public transport. However, it should be noted that it is not possible to get off at the Universitätsplatz stop during the Christmas market. If you still want to drive to the Christmas market in Heidelberg, there are several parking garages available in Heidelberg city center.