Ludwigsburg Christmas Market 2026

24 November – 22 December 2026 · Marktplatz (around the Protestant town church and the Catholic church · Free entry

The Ludwigsburg Baroque Christmas market is open from 24 November to 22 December 2026. On the Marktplatz, between the Protestant town church and the Catholic church, around 150 exhibitors stand, daily 11:00–21:00. The area on Arsenalplatz stays open longer, Sun–Thu until 22:00, Fri and Sat until 23:00.

At a glance

Dates
24 Nov – 22 Dec
Opening hours
daily 11:00–21:00
Location
Marktplatz (around the Protestant town church and the Catholic church
Entry
free
Official website

What to expect

  • Angels above the Marktplatz

    Glowing angel figures spread their wings of light above the stalls on the baroque Marktplatz.

  • Hut award «Ludwigsburger Engel»

    Every year a jury judges the decoration of the huts, and the best five go into the online vote.

  • House mulled wine at stand 101

    Next to the stage, Visit Ludwigsburg sells mulled wine from the Weingärtner Marbach, punch made from Ludwigsburg apples and chestnut gingerbread.

Dates and opening hours 2026

  • Protestant town church and glowing angel figures above the stalls on the Marktplatz, at night
    Photo: geo pixel, CC BY 3.0

    Ludwigsburger Barock-Weihnachtsmarkt

    Marktplatz (around the Protestant town church and the Catholic church, towards Holzmarkt) and Arsenalplatz · around 150 exhibitors

    24 November – 22 December 2026

    Around 150 exhibitors on the baroque Marktplatz and towards Holzmarkt, plus more stalls on Arsenalplatz. Gifts, crafts and regional specialities are on offer, and at weekends there is a stage programme at 15:00, 17:00 and 19:00.

    Opening hours

    • Daily11:00–21:00

    Arsenalplatz: Sun–Thu 11:00–22:00, Fri and Sat 11:00–23:00

    Source: visit.ludwigsburg.de, checked on 20 October 2026

Good to know

  • With children

    On Arsenalplatz a carousel and the Blübähnle go round. Mon–Fri at 16:00 there is a children's programme on the stage.

  • Without a car

    From Stuttgart main station by S4 or S5 in 12 minutes, then about 10 minutes' walk from Ludwigsburg station to the Marktplatz.

How to get there

  • Ludwigsburger Barock-WeihnachtsmarktAbout 10 minutes' walk from Ludwigsburg station, or take the bus to «Rathaus». In 2025 coaches let their groups off at the Blühendes Barock stop on Schorndorfer Strasse, from where it is about 10 minutes' walk to Marktplatz.

Questions and answers

When is the Ludwigsburg Christmas market 2026?
Ludwigsburger Barock-Weihnachtsmarkt: 24 November – 22 December 2026.
What are the opening hours of the Ludwigsburg Christmas market?
Ludwigsburger Barock-Weihnachtsmarkt is open Daily 11:00–21:00.
Is there an entry fee for the Ludwigsburg Christmas market?
No, entry is free.
How do I get to the Ludwigsburg Christmas market?
About 10 minutes' walk from Ludwigsburg station, or take the bus to «Rathaus». In 2025 coaches let their groups off at the Blühendes Barock stop on Schorndorfer Strasse, from where it is about 10 minutes' walk to Marktplatz.

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