Esslinger Mittelaltermarkt & Weihnachtsmarkt

In the organizer's words:

The Esslingen Medieval Market & Christmas Market (26.11 - 22.12.2024) is one of the top 10 most attractive Christmas markets in the German-speaking world.

During Advent, the clocks in the medieval old town of Esslingen am Neckar are symbolically turned back 600 years. Embedded in the magnificent half-timbered backdrop of Esslingen's old town with over 800 historical monuments and sights, a unique world of experience opens up for four weeks in the run-up to Christmas.

With over 200 stalls and more than 500 cultural events, the Esslingen Medieval Market & Christmas Market is one of the top 10 most attractive Christmas markets in the German-speaking world. All kinds of people from various guilds demonstrate craftsmanship from a bygone era - to touch and participate in. This is pure Middle Ages for all the senses.

Experience value, quality and child and family friendliness form the core of this culturally rich event. Around one million visitors from Germany, Switzerland, Italy, England, Spain, France and overseas come to Esslingen every year and embark on a journey back in time to the Middle Ages.

As soon as the enchanting market life with farcical jesters, hot fire games and rousing music opens at Esslingen's medieval market and Christmas market, good-humored sutlers, hucksters and market criers transport visitors back in time. Numerous hands-on activities for children and adults invite you to discover, learn old crafts and linger with all your senses.