Stein am Rhein Christmas Market 2026
2 December 2026 – 3 January 2027 · 2 markets
The Märlistadt (fairy-tale town) in Stein am Rhein runs from 2 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 and celebrates its 25th anniversary. The Märlimarkt (fairy-tale market) on Rathausplatz and in the Understadt is open Wed–Fri 14:00–20:00, Sat 11:00–20:00 and Sun 11:00–19:00, on 24 and 31 December 14:00–17:00; there is no programme on 25 December. In addition there are the Märliweg (fairy-tale trail) with 20 fairy-tale pictures in shop windows and, from 11 to 13 December, the medieval craft market in the courtyard of St. Georgen Monastery.
At a glance
- Dates
- 2 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
- Markets
- Märlimarkt (Märlistadt™ Stein am Rhein), Mittelalterlicher Handwerkermarkt im Klosterhof
What to expect
Dates and opening hours 2026
Photo: Adrian Michael, CC BY-SA 3.0 Märlimarkt (Märlistadt™ Stein am Rhein)
Old town: Rathausplatz, Oberstadt, Understadt, Untertor · since 2001
Around Rathausplatz and in the Understadt, decorated stalls sell mulled wine, raclette, Baumstriezel, roasted chestnuts and gifts. Also part of it are the Märliweg with 20 fairy-tale pictures in shop windows, a free carousel for children, crafts and stories in the Märlihuus and free concerts on the stage on Rathausplatz.
Opening hours
No market Mon/Tue · in fine weather or when it is busy, some stalls until 22:00 · 24 and 31 December: 14:00–17:00 · 25 December: no programme · 26 December: 11:00–20:00 · 1 January: 14:00–20:00 · 2 January: 14:00–19:00
Source: Märlistadt Stein am Rhein, Öffnungszeiten, checked on 20 October 2026
Mittelalterlicher Handwerkermarkt im Klosterhof
Monastery courtyard, St. Georgen Monastery
In the courtyard of the former St. Georgen Monastery, a blacksmith, a woodturner and other craftspeople work in the traditional way, and there are mead, music and mouse roulette. According to the organiser, it is the last medieval craft market of the year in Switzerland. Admission is free.
Opening hours
Source: Märlistadt Stein am Rhein, Mittelaltermarkt, checked on 20 October 2026
Christmas in Stein am Rhein
Märliweg «Die Steiner Stadtmusikanten»
In 2026 the story can be seen in 20 decorated shop windows in the old town; free guided tours Sat/Sun 14:00 (not on 25 December).
Source: Märlistadt Stein am Rhein, checked on 18 October 2026St Nicholas arrives by boat
Sunday 6 December 2026: arrival at 14:00 at the Schiffländi landing stage, then until 17:00 in the old town with Schmutzli and donkeys.
Source: Märlistadt Stein am Rhein, checked on 18 October 2026
Good to know
No market on Monday and Tuesday
The Märlistadt is open Wednesday to Sunday. In fine weather or when it is busy, some stalls stay open until 22:00.
Opening on 2 December
From 17:45 the cowbell ringers (Treichler) ring in the Märlistadt on Rathausplatz; at 18:00 speeches and a concert on the square follow.
Between Christmas and New Year
On 27 and 28 December the Country & Western Days take place at the Schiffländi, 11:00–17:00 each day, admission free.
Without a car
From Stein am Rhein station it is 7 minutes on foot across the Rhine bridge. Bus 71.033 towards Singen stops at «Rathaus».
How to get there
- The Märlistadt is a 7-minute walk from Stein am Rhein station; alternatively, take bus 71.033 (towards Singen) to the «Rathaus» stop.
- About 10 minutes' walk from Stein am Rhein station across the Rhine bridge into the old town; the monastery courtyard is right next to Rathausplatz on the Rhine.
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