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 Forest 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 25, 2024 End: December 22, 2024 Open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Heidelberg winter forest Start: November 25, 2024 End: January 1, 2025 Open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed on December 24, 2024 Heidelberg ice rink Start: November 25, 2024 End: January 6, 2024 Open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Closed on December 24, 2024 Open on December 25 and 26, 2024 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. On December 31, 2024 from Open from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Open from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. on January 1, 2025 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. University Square: The University Square 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. Corn Market: The Corn Market is characterized by numerous decorated fir trees and a nativity scene. The offer 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 stalls around the Hercules fountain. Santa Claus's House: Visitors can visit Santa Claus on the market square. For a donation of 5 euros or more, photos or videos can be taken. 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 Heidelberg's streets, 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 by car, there are several parking garages available in Heidelberg city center. A detailed overview of the parking spaces and parking garages can be found on the city of Heidelberg’s website.