Where to see the best 2025 Christmas markets in Bavaria: dates

Travel to meet famous people Christmas markets in Germany It is an aspiration of all of us who like to travel.

So on the winter trip I recently took through Bavaria, southern region of Germany, , which had as its main objective visit Neuschwanstein Castle, a walk through the Christmas markets.

It is one of the most popular traditions of germany, which extends throughout the country from north to south, and that during the Christmas season envelops the cities and towns with a very special charm.

Some of the best known Christmas markets in Germany are Chriskindlesmarkt from Nuremberg, perhaps the most famous of the Christmas markets in Bavaria, as well as the Striezel market de Dresden

When to see Christmas markets in Germany: dates 2025

But in the said state of Bavaria There are also other cities and towns where in the weeks before the arrival of the Christmas You can enjoy this tradition.

La time of the year where these markets are set up is in Advent season, specific, from the end of November until December 24 or 25, although in some cases they last longer.

Thus, for example, this year the dates of the aforementioned Nuremberg Christmas Market, the dates are from November 28 to December 24, so it can be a good opportunity to plan a winter getaway and enjoy the charm of this tradition.

This is what Christmas Markets in Bavaria look like during Advent.

In order to plan your trip, you should know that in the Christmas markets in Germany You will find booths where they offer you a wide variety of handmade productsUntil the typical Christmas sweets of each region.

You will see that the booths where you can drink the famous mulled wine with spices (Mulled wine), which, given the cold weather it usually gets, becomes a very comforting drink.

Los Christmas markets are complemented by an extensive program of music concerts and choral songs, as well as activities aimed at children.

In my cited trip to bavaria I had the opportunity to visit two Christmas markets, which I will tell you about below.

Kempten Christmas Market

The specific objectives of the Kempten Christmas Market, small town in the region of Allgavia (Allgäu), already located near the Alps, an hour and a half southwest of Munich.

Considered as the largest Christmas market in Bavaria, every Christmas is installed in the nerve center of this Bavarian town which is the Rathausplatz, Town Hall Square.

There you can see a beautiful stone building that houses the town hall, which was built in 1474 to replace the old wooden building.

Known as Weihnachtliches, Kempten Christmas Market Dates are this year 2025 from November 26 to December 21.

Los Kempten Christmas Market opening hours They are, Monday to Friday, from 12 to 20 p.m., and on Fridays and Saturdays it remains open until 21 p.m.

Romantic Christmas Market in Füssen

Another market that I visited on that trip was Fussen, very nice town of 15.000 inhabitants, one of the most visited in Bavaria Well, you should go there to see the aforementioned castle of the Mad King.

This time it is a Advent market which is installed in the interior patio of one of the most prominent corners of Fussen, the San Mang convent.

There you will find the Christmas booths, with craft products and typical sweets, and also where taste the mulled wine.

There is also no shortage of a stage where the Christmas music concerts, or children's activities, such as making soap bubbles that children...and adults like so much.

Yes, in this Bavarian city The market only takes place on the two weekends before the Christmas celebration, specifically, From December 5th to 7th and from December 12th to 14th.

The hours are, on Friday, from 14 to 20 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 20 p.m.

Where to see the best Christmas markets 2025 in Bavaria

Without a doubt, we must return to see more markets in Bavaria...

In view of your possible trip this year, here you can consult the information about dates and times of Christmas markets 2025 in Bavaria.