For 2026, we confirmed 31 Christmas events for kids in Stuttgart. The season opens on November 13 with Holly-Jolly Handmade Weihnachtsmarkt Waiblingen (Holly-Jolly Handmade Christmas Market Waiblingen) and runs until January 16 with Christmas Garden Stuttgart. Of these, 21 are free. Every listing links straight to the host. This page is part of our guide to Christmas events for kids in Germany.
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- Kids’ Christmas events confirmed for 2026 in Stuttgart, Waiblingen and Ostfildern: 31
- First: Holly-Jolly Handmade Weihnachtsmarkt Waiblingen (Holly-Jolly Handmade Christmas Market Waiblingen), Waiblingen, November 13
- Free events: Holly-Jolly Handmade Weihnachtsmarkt Waiblingen (Holly-Jolly Handmade Christmas Market Waiblingen), Die Weihnachtsmaus: Lustige Weihnachtsreimerei für Jung und Alt (The Christmas Mouse: Funny Christmas Rhymes for Young and Old), Cannstatter Weihnachtsmarkt (Sternenmarkt) (Cannstatt Christmas Market, or Star Market), Waiblinger Weihnachtsmarkt (Waiblingen Christmas Market), 49th Möhringen Christkindlesmarkt (Christkind Market), Weihnachtswerkstatt (Christmas Workshop) and more
Below is every event we could confirm, grouped by town, with the date, time, cost and the small things parents ask about (registration, ages, what is included).
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- Kids’ Christmas events
- 31 confirmed for 2026
- Towns
- Stuttgart, Waiblingen and Ostfildern
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- November 13 to January 16
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Christmas story timeFree
Die Weihnachtsmaus: Lustige Weihnachtsreimerei für Jung und Alt (The Christmas Mouse: Funny Christmas Rhymes for Young and Old)
- When: Sun, Nov 22, 4 to 4:30 pm
- Where: Haus der Wirtschaft, Willi-Bleicher-Straße 19, 70174 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages 4 and up
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Every year at Christmas time, the holiday baked goods vanish from Mother's well-guarded hiding places, Peter's marzipan is suddenly gone and a sweet Santa is missing from the Christmas tree. A hungry Christmas mouse seems to be at work, or is someone else entirely behind it? James Krüss's best-known Christmas poem is rhymed with plenty of wit and is available in a new edition.
It is read aloud by the Börsenverein Baden-Württemberg as part of the Stuttgart Book Weeks (Stuttgarter Buchwochen) at the Haus der Wirtschaft. The reading lasts half an hour and suits children ages four and up. Admission is free. Afterward, if you like, you can stroll through the large book exhibition of the Book Weeks and look for Christmas gifts. The Haus der Wirtschaft is centrally located on Willi-Bleicher-Straße, just a few minutes' walk from the Königstraße and the Christmas market. That makes it easy to fit the short reading into an Advent stroll through the city center.
Parent tip: Short and free, easy to combine with a browse through the book exhibition at the Haus der Wirtschaft. Expect it to be in German.
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Christmas marketFree
Cannstatter Weihnachtsmarkt (Sternenmarkt) (Cannstatt Christmas Market, or Star Market)
- When: Nov 25 to Dec 23, 2026, daily; Saint Nicholas on Dec 6
- Where: Marktstraße and Rathausplatz, Bad Cannstatt, 70372 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
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The Cannstatt Christmas Market runs in 2026 from Nov 25 to Dec 23 between the Erbsenbrunnen fountain and the Stadtkirche (city church), and the Rathausplatz is part of it too. Admission is free.
For kids there is a carousel, fairy tale hours (Märchenstunden) and craft afternoons. On Dec 6, Saint Nicholas (der Nikolaus) visits the Marktstraße and hands out gifts to the children, and there is a reading in the Stadtkirche as well. The Alm hut (Almhütte) in front of the district town hall (Bezirksrathaus) is heated.
Parent tip: Parking is very scarce. Bad Cannstatt station is reachable by S-Bahn and is about a 5-minute walk away. You can find the exact opening hours ahead of time on stuttgart.de. Expect the fairy tale hours to be in German.
- Host
- Sternenmarkt Bad Cannstatt (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Marktstraße and Rathausplatz, Bad Cannstatt, 70372 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
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49th Möhringen Christkindlesmarkt (Christkind Market)
- When: Sat, Nov 28, 11 am to 6 pm
- Where: Around the Martinskirche and the Gemeindehaus Möhringen, Stadtteilzentrum Möhringen, 70567 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
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The Möhringen Christkindlesmarkt (Christkind market) takes place in 2026 on Saturday, Nov 28, from 11 am to 6 pm around the Martinskirche (St. Martin's Church) and the parish hall (Gemeindehaus). Admission is free. The day ends with a concert in the Martinskirche at 6 pm.
At 4 pm two Saint Nicholases (Nikoläuse) come to the children and bring gifts. There is also kids' punch (Kinderpunsch). You pay for food, drinks and goods at the stalls.
Parent tip: Arrive around 3:45 pm so your kids don't miss Saint Nicholas at 4 pm.
- Host
- Bürgerverein Möhringen (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Around the Martinskirche and the Gemeindehaus Möhringen, Stadtteilzentrum Möhringen, 70567 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
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Christmas craftsFree
Weihnachtswerkstatt (Christmas Workshop)
- When: Sat, Nov 28, 1 to 3 pm
- Where: Pop-up-Bibliothek Obertürkheim, Augsburger Straße 664, 70329 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages 3 and up
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On the day of the Obertürkheim Christmas market, the pop-up library in Obertürkheim opens its doors for a Christmas workshop. From 1 to 3 pm there are Christmas craft activities for the whole family, suitable from age 3.
No registration is needed, you can simply drop by. The library itself is open from 11 am to 4 pm that Saturday, so the visit combines well with a stroll through the Christmas market.
Parent tip: No registration needed. The library is open from 11 am to 4 pm on market day. Expect the activity to be run in German.
- Host
- Stadtbibliothek Stuttgart (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Pop-up-Bibliothek Obertürkheim, Augsburger Straße 664, 70329 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
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Christmas craftsFree
Kleine Hände, große Weihnachtsfreude (Small Hands, Big Christmas Joy)
- When: Sun, Nov 29, 12 to 4 pm
- Where: Haus der Wirtschaft, Willi-Bleicher-Straße 19, 70174 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: Kids
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On the first Sunday of Advent, one area of the Stuttgart Book Weeks at the Haus der Wirtschaft turns into a Christmas workshop. Under the motto “Kleine Hände, große Weihnachtsfreude” (Small Hands, Big Christmas Joy), a craft expert from the publisher frechverlag invites kids to craft, laugh and enjoy the magic of Advent. Glitter, glue and plenty of ideas are ready.
The craft activity runs from 12 to 4 pm, so you can drop in whenever it suits you. Admission is free. The activity is expressly meant for kids. More children's readings take place at the Haus der Wirtschaft the same afternoon, so it can become a whole family afternoon. Craft supplies are provided on site, so you don't need to bring anything. The Haus der Wirtschaft is right in the city center, just a few minutes' walk from the Königstraße.
Parent tip: Combines well with the Neckarautor*innen reading afternoon in the same building at 4 pm. Expect the activity to be run in German.
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Christmas story timeFree
The Christmas Story (Die Weihnachtsgeschichte), with Pina Bucci Teatro
- When: Sun, Nov 29, 3:30 to 4:15 pm
- Where: Stadtteilbibliothek Weilimdorf, Löwen-Markt 1, 70499 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages 4 and up
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The classic Christmas story comes to the Weilimdorf neighborhood library (Stadtteilbibliothek) as table theater with live acting and Christmas carols to sing along. The friendly donkey Pippo takes the audience on the journey: the children experience the adventurous trek through the desert, the fruitless search for lodging in Bethlehem and finally the birth of the Christ child in a simple stable.
The performance lasts three quarters of an hour and is suitable for children ages four and up. It takes place as part of the Weilimdorf Christmas market, which you can visit right afterward. Admission is free. The show is organized by the neighborhood library in cooperation with WeilAktiv, the association of self-employed people in Weilimdorf. The library is right on the Löwen-Markt in the center of Weilimdorf. A lovely, calm start to Advent for families with small children.
Parent tip: The show combines well with a stroll through the Weilimdorf Christmas market. Expect it to be in German.
- Host
- Stadtbibliothek Stuttgart, Stadtteilbibliothek Weilimdorf (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Stadtteilbibliothek Weilimdorf, Löwen-Markt 1, 70499 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
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Winter Wonder Reading Magic for the Whole Family: Storytime Afternoon with the Neckarautor*innen
- When: Sun, Nov 29, 4 to 5:30 pm
- Where: Haus der Wirtschaft, Willi-Bleicher-Straße 19, 70174 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: Kids and families
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Cheetahs and Christmas elves leap through the room, magic owls, Santa and a reindeer sleigh fly overhead, and the west wind tells stories. The Neckarautor*innen, a network of children's and young adult authors and illustrators from the Stuttgart area, present their new books at the Stuttgart Book Weeks and tell tales of winter and Christmas.
There is live drawing too: the picture requests of the young listeners are turned into drawings on the spot in front of the audience. The hall smells of cinnamon rolls, and every child gets lucky almonds (Glücksmandeln) to taste. The reading afternoon lasts an hour and a half and admission is free. Promoting reading is a special concern of the authors. The Haus der Wirtschaft is right in the city center, just a few minutes' walk from the Christmas market, so it is easy to stretch the afternoon.
Parent tip: The same day there is also a Christmas crafts activity for kids at the Haus der Wirtschaft, and the two combine well. Expect the readings to be in German.
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Bilderbuchshow: Fröhliche Weihnachten, Pauli (Picture Book Show: Merry Christmas, Pauli)
- When: Tue, Dec 1, 3 and 4 pm
- Where: Stadtteilbibliothek Neugereut, Flamingoweg 26, 70378 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages 3 and up
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In the picture book show based on the book by Brigitte Weninger and Eve Tharlet, Papa Rabbit explains to his children that Santa (der Weihnachtsmann) is happy when we share. Pauli takes him at his word and gives the family's stored winter supplies to hungry forest animals.
When there is a knock at the door on Christmas Eve, a big surprise awaits the rabbit family. The story is meant for kids ages 3 and up. On Dec 1 there are two shows, at 3 and at 4 pm, and admission is free. You can register on the event page, and that is recommended.
Parent tip: Register on the event page and choose the time that suits you better. Expect the show to be in German.
- Host
- Stadtbibliothek Stuttgart (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Stadtteilbibliothek Neugereut, Flamingoweg 26, 70378 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
- Registration
- Recommended
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Carol concertFree
Mitsingkonzert zum Nikolaustag (Sing-Along Concert for Saint Nicholas Day)
- When: Fri, Dec 4, 5 pm
- Where: Stadtbibliothek am Mailänder Platz, Max-Bense-Forum, Mailänder Platz 1, 70173 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: Kids and their families
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For Saint Nicholas Day (Nikolaustag), the city library on Mailänder Platz invites everyone to a sing-along concert in the Max-Bense-Forum. The Stuttgarter Hymnus-Chorknaben, led by Diana Weindel, sing songs for Advent, Saint Nicholas and Christmas, and the audience is expressly invited to sing along.
The concert is a lovely tradition for kids and their families. It takes place in cooperation with the publisher Carus-Verlag. According to the event page, registration is not required, and it starts at 5 pm. Plan on a good hour.
Parent tip: Arrive a few minutes early so you can find a seat. The library is right at the main train station in the Europaviertel. Expect the songs to be in German.
- Host
- Stadtbibliothek Stuttgart (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Stadtbibliothek am Mailänder Platz, Max-Bense-Forum, Mailänder Platz 1, 70173 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
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Stuttgarter Waldweihnacht am Haus des Waldes (Stuttgart Forest Christmas at the Haus des Waldes)
- When: Fri, Dec 4, 3 to 7 pm, and Sat, Dec 5, 11 am to 7 pm
- Where: Haus des Waldes, Königsträßle 74, 70597 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
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The Stuttgart Waldweihnacht (Forest Christmas) takes place in 2026 on Friday, Dec 4, from 3 to 7 pm and on Saturday, Dec 5, from 11 am to 7 pm. Admission is free.
On Saturday kids can craft, for example natural decorations, star garlands and pinecone animals. Christmas stories are read aloud on both days. Food and drinks cost about €3 to €8, and some of the craft activities have a small materials fee. The event page notes that the Haus des Waldes is closed from Dec 4 to 6, but the readings are meant to take place there anyway. So check the organizer's page beforehand.
Parent tip: Parking is scarce, so it is best to come by bus and train. Check the organizer's page ahead to see exactly where the readings take place. Expect the readings to be in German.
- Host
- Haus des Waldes (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Haus des Waldes, Königsträßle 74, 70597 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
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Christmas story timeFree
Vorfreude gemeinsam erleben: Der Lebendige Adventskalender 2026 (Sharing the Anticipation: The Living Advent Calendar 2026)
- When: Fri, Dec 4, 6 pm
- Where: Stadtteilbibliothek Bad Cannstatt, Kneippweg, Kneippweg 8, 70372 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages 4 and up
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In the Living Advent Calendar (Lebendiger Adventskalender), a little door opens every evening of the pre-Christmas season at institutions and homes in the Espan neighborhood. On Dec 4 at 6 pm it is the turn of the Kneippweg district library.
It invites kids ages 4 and up to a Christmas surprise with a reading. The evening is hosted together with the Protestant Lenore Volz congregation (Evangelische Lenore-Volz-Gemeinde), admission is free, and no registration is needed.
Parent tip: The Kneippweg library has its own short opening hours, so arrive on time at 6 pm. Expect the reading to be in German.
- Host
- Stadtbibliothek Stuttgart (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Stadtteilbibliothek Bad Cannstatt, Kneippweg, Kneippweg 8, 70372 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
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Christmas craftsFree
Winterliche Pop-Up-Karten mit Miriam Häfele (Winter Pop-Up Cards with Miriam Häfele)
- When: Sat, Dec 5, 10 am to 12:30 pm
- Where: Stadtteilbibliothek Möhringen, Filderbahnstraße 29, 70567 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages 8 and up
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In this workshop, Miriam Häfele shows different pop-up techniques. Kids fold, cut, glue, write, draw and make collages until wintery or Christmas cards with a surprise effect take shape.
To keep the craft activity sustainable, used books and magazines are used alongside new paper. The workshop is meant for kids ages 8 and up, runs from 10 am to 12:30 pm and has a limited number of places. Registration is required, either with the registration button on the event page or by email to the district library.
Parent tip: Registration required, through the event page or at stadtteilbibliothek.moehringen@stuttgart.de. Expect the workshop to be in German.
- Host
- Stadtbibliothek Stuttgart (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Stadtteilbibliothek Möhringen, Filderbahnstraße 29, 70567 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
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Children's Saint Nicholas (Kindernikolaus) at the Eiswelt Stuttgart
- When: Sun, Dec 6, 2 to 4 pm
- Where: Eiswelt Stuttgart (Eishalle Waldau), Keßlerweg 8, 70597 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free admission for kids up to age 12
- Ages: Kids up to and including age 12
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On Sunday, Dec 6, 2026, the Eiswelt Stuttgart holds the Kindernikolaus (Children's Saint Nicholas) from 2 to 4 pm. Kids up to and including age 12 get free admission that afternoon. The free tickets are available from 1:45 pm at the info desk.
The ice rink is in the Waldau in Degerloch, and skates can be rented on site. Kids under 7 may only go on the ice accompanied by an adult.
Parent tip: Pick up the free tickets from 1:45 pm at the info desk, and remember that kids under 7 need an adult with them.
- Host
- Eiswelt Stuttgart (Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart) (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Eiswelt Stuttgart (Eishalle Waldau), Keßlerweg 8, 70597 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
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Kamishibai Erzähltheater: Das große Weihnachtsfest im Zoo (Kamishibai Storytelling Theater: The Big Christmas Party at the Zoo)
- When: Mon, Dec 7, 4 pm
- Where: Stadtteilbibliothek Weilimdorf, Löwen-Markt 1, 70499 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages 3 and up
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At the Kamishibai storytelling theater (a Japanese-style picture card theater), the story of Ignaz Hedgehog (Ignaz Igel) and his zoo friends is told with large picture cards. The animals want to do a Secret Santa style gift swap (wichteln) for Christmas, and each is supposed to give away the thing it loves most. But in the end everyone is unhappy, and it takes an idea to save the party.
The reading lasts about 30 minutes and is suitable for kids ages 3 and up. Afterward there is a gift swap. Browsing, playing and borrowing are possible until the end of the event. You can register on the event page.
Parent tip: For the gift swap, you can ask ahead whether something should be brought along. The library is in the district town hall (Bezirksrathaus). Expect the story to be told in German.
- Host
- Stadtbibliothek Stuttgart (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Stadtteilbibliothek Weilimdorf, Löwen-Markt 1, 70499 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
- Registration
- Recommended
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Kamishibai Erzähltheater: Fenster im Advent (Kamishibai Storytelling Theater: Windows in Advent)
- When: Fri, Dec 11, 5 pm
- Where: Stadtteilbibliothek Möhringen, Filderbahnstraße 29, 70567 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages 2 and up
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At the Möhringen district library, the 12th window of the Möhringen Advent calendar opens. Behind it is a cozy read-aloud session with the Kamishibai, the Japanese picture card theater.
The story is about Ignaz Hedgehog (Ignaz Igel) and his friends from the zoo, who want to do a Secret Santa style gift swap (wichteln) for Christmas. Afterward the library holds its own gift swap. The story suits kids ages 2 and up, admission is free, and you can register on the event page.
Parent tip: It starts early in the evening at 5 pm, which fits nicely after daycare and school. Expect the story to be told in German.
- Host
- Stadtbibliothek Stuttgart (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Stadtteilbibliothek Möhringen, Filderbahnstraße 29, 70567 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
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Christmas Fairy Tale Theater (Weihnachtliches Märchentheater)
- When: Sat, Dec 12, 3 to 4 pm
- Where: Stadtteilbibliothek Neugereut, Flamingoweg 26, 70378 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free, registration requested
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As part of the Neugereut Christmas market, the neighborhood library (Stadtteilbibliothek) invites you to a special fairy tale theater. The fairy tale world traveler Thelonius Silberbaum invents and performs an interactive Christmas fairy tale together with the audience, colorful and full of imagination. No show is like another, because the audience shapes the plot by calling out ideas.
The children become part of the play themselves and discover their own joy in joining in and their own imagination. The show lasts about an hour and is free. The library asks for registration, and the contact details are on the event page. Because of the participation, the show suits children who like to speak up and play along. The neighborhood library is on Flamingoweg in the Mühlhausen district. The Neugereut Christmas market takes place the same day, so it makes a small family outing.
Parent tip: Register beforehand at the Stadtteilbibliothek Neugereut, phone 0711 21680913. Expect it to be in German.
- Host
- Stadtbibliothek Stuttgart, Stadtteilbibliothek Neugereut (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Stadtteilbibliothek Neugereut, Flamingoweg 26, 70378 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
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Bilderbuchshow: Lenni im Weihnachtsglück (Picture Book Show: Lenni's Christmas Joy)
- When: Tue, Dec 15, 3:30 pm
- Where: Stadtteilbibliothek Bad Cannstatt, Überkinger Straße 15, 70372 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages 4 and up
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The picture book show based on the book by Margit Auer and Lena Hesse tells of Lenni the bear, who watches people prepare for Christmas during Advent. A tree, twinkling lights, punch and presents: Lenni wants all of it too.
When he has everything together, only the guests are missing. The show at the Bad Cannstatt district library is meant for kids ages 4 and up, admission is free, and according to the event page no registration is required.
Parent tip: No registration needed, just come shortly before 3:30 pm. Expect the show to be in German.
- Host
- Stadtbibliothek Stuttgart (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Stadtteilbibliothek Bad Cannstatt, Überkinger Straße 15, 70372 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
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Musik zwischen Büchern: Musik und Geschichten im Advent (Music Between Books: Music and Stories in Advent)
- When: Thu, Dec 17, 5 pm
- Where: Stadtteilbibliothek Zuffenhausen, Burgunderstraße 32, 70435 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages 3 and up
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The children's choir of the Stuttgart music school in Zuffenhausen sings during the picture book show “Die kleine Hexe: Winterzauber mit Abraxas” (The Little Witch: Winter Magic with Abraxas), based on Otfried Preußler and Daniel Napp. In the snowy little town, the little witch helps the freezing chestnut seller and celebrates a magical winter party with the animals in the forest.
The event is part of the series “Musik zwischen Büchern” (Music Between Books) and suits kids ages 3 and up. It starts at 5 pm at the Zuffenhausen district library, admission is free, and you can register on the event page.
Parent tip: Registration through the event page is possible and recommended. Expect the show to be in German.
- Host
- Stadtbibliothek Stuttgart (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Stadtteilbibliothek Zuffenhausen, Burgunderstraße 32, 70435 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
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Christmas events for kids in Waiblingen
Christmas marketFree
Holly-Jolly Handmade Weihnachtsmarkt Waiblingen (Holly-Jolly Handmade Christmas Market Waiblingen)
- When: Fri to Sun, Nov 13 to 15
- Where: Festplatz am Casa Verde, Schmaler Pfad im Ameisenbühl, 71332 Waiblingen (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
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The Holly-Jolly Handmade Christmas Market takes place in 2026 from Friday, Nov 13, to Sunday, Nov 15, at the Festplatz at the Casa Verde in Waiblingen. Admission is free. It is open Friday from 4 to 9 pm, Saturday from 11 am to 9 pm and Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm.
On Saturday afternoon there are kids' activities, and Sunday is set up as a family day with additional programming for kids. No kids' activities are announced for Friday. Mulled wine (Glühwein) usually costs €4 to €5.
Parent tip: With kids, Saturday afternoon or Sunday is the better choice.
- Host
- Holly Jolly (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Festplatz am Casa Verde, Schmaler Pfad im Ameisenbühl, 71332 Waiblingen (opens in maps)
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Christmas marketFree
Waiblinger Weihnachtsmarkt (Waiblingen Christmas Market)
- When: Nov 26 to Dec 13, 2026
- Where: Marktplatz and Old Town, Waiblingen, 71332 Waiblingen (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
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The Waiblingen Christmas Market takes place in 2026 from Nov 26 to Dec 13 in the old town around the Marktplatz and the town hall (Rathaus). Admission is free. It is open Monday to Thursday from 12 to 8:30 pm, Friday until 10 pm, Saturday from 11 am to 10 pm and Sunday from 11 am.
Under the arcades at the town hall, the Kasperletheater (the classic hand puppet show) plays on weekdays and Saturdays at 3 and 5 pm, though the shows change daily. On Sundays there is a family program from 2 pm with face painting and a craft activity, and at 3 pm a kids' stage show. The horse-drawn carriage ride costs about €3 for kids.
Parent tip: The exact daily program is due to appear on waiblingen.de in November, so look there before your visit. Expect the puppet shows to be in German.
- Host
- Stadt Waiblingen (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Marktplatz and Old Town, Waiblingen, 71332 Waiblingen (opens in maps)
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Christmas events for kids in Ostfildern
Christmas marketFree
Weihnachtsmarkt im Klosterhof Nellingen (Christmas Market at the Klosterhof Nellingen) (Ostfildern)
- When: Sat, Dec 5, 1 to 7 pm
- Where: Klosterhof Nellingen, Klosterhof 10, 73760 Ostfildern (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
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The Christmas market at the Klosterhof Nellingen in Ostfildern is open in 2026 on Saturday, Dec 5, from 1 to 7 pm. Admission is free.
At 2 pm the Klosterhof school children's choir sings Advent songs in the inner courtyard. From 3 pm Saint Nicholas (der Nikolaus), Knecht Ruprecht (his traditional helper) and a Wichtel (a little gnome) come, walk through the market, talk with the children and hand out sweets, mostly between 3 and 5 pm. Kids' punch costs €2.50 and a bratwurst €3.50.
Parent tip: For the Saint Nicholas visit, you are best off between 3 and 5 pm.
- Host
- Klosterhof Nellingen (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Klosterhof Nellingen, Klosterhof 10, 73760 Ostfildern (opens in maps)
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Ticketed and paid Christmas events for kids in Stuttgart
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Christmas show
Die Weihnachtsbäckerei: Das Musical (The Christmas Bakery: The Musical)
- When: Nov 14 to Jan 3, Sat 10:30 am, Sun 10 am, Fri 3 pm, plus holiday dates
- Where: Stage Palladium Theater, Plieninger Straße 109, 70567 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
- Cost: See ticket sales
- Ages: For families
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When the smell of cookies awakens memories: the musical “Die Weihnachtsbäckerei” returns to the Stage Palladium Theater. The three siblings Jonas, Paula and Emily have all kinds of adventures with their dog Muffin. Questions along the way include: Can you wish for snow? Are there dogs that talk, sing and conduct the audience? Can a snowman dance? And where did the recipe for the Christmas cookies go?
The story is set to 20 winter and Christmas songs by Rolf Zuckowski, which many families already sing along to at home. A show lasts about 65 minutes, which suits smaller children well. Shows are on Saturdays at 10:30 am, Sundays at 10 am and on the Fridays in Advent at 3 pm. There are also many extra dates in the Christmas holidays, even on Christmas Day.
Parent tip: At a little over an hour, it is ideal for preschoolers. The Palladium is in the SI-Centrum in Möhringen. Expect it to be in German.
- Host
- Stage Entertainment GmbH Stuttgart (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Stage Palladium Theater, Plieninger Straße 109, 70567 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
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Christmas lights
Christmas Garden Stuttgart
- When: Daily Nov 18, 2026 to Jan 16, 2027, 5 to 9:30 pm (except Dec 24 and 31)
- Where: Wilhelma Stuttgart, Neckartalstraße, 70376 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
- Cost: Kids up to age 5 free, kids ages 6 to 14 from €24, special prices on family days
- Ages: Kids up to age 5 free, ages 6 and up need a ticket
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After dark, the Christmas Garden Stuttgart turns the Wilhelma into a loop full of light installations, music and Christmas atmosphere. It is open daily from 5 to 9:30 pm, and the garden is closed only on Dec 24 and 31. Last entry is at 8 pm.
Every ticket has a fixed 30-minute entry window, which keeps the path relaxed. Kids up to and including age 5 get in free, and from age 6 they need a ticket. On the family days, Nov 23 and 30, Dec 7 and 14 and Jan 11, there is a special price. Along the route you will find huts with warm drinks and small treats. Booking is online in the ticket shop.
Parent tip: The Wilhelma is easy to reach by the U13, U14 and U16 light rail lines, and parking is limited and paid. Kids under 14 may only enter with adults.
- Host
- Christmas Garden Stuttgart (Wilhelma) (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Wilhelma Stuttgart, Neckartalstraße, 70376 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
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Christmas market
Children's Fairy Tale Land (Kinder-Märchenland) at the Stuttgart Christmas Market
- When: Nov 25 to Dec 23, Sun to Thu 11 am to 9 pm, Fri and Sat until 10 pm
- Where: Schlossplatz, 70173 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
- Cost: No price listed
- Ages: For the little visitors
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The Stuttgart Christmas market is one of the oldest in Europe and was first mentioned in records in 1692. In 2026 it is open from Nov 25 to Dec 23. On opening day the stalls open at 5 pm, and at 6 pm the opening ceremony begins in the courtyard of the Old Castle (Altes Schloss).
For families the children's fairy tale land on the Schlossplatz is especially worthwhile. There a steaming, hissing mini train takes the little ones on a trip through a miniature landscape. There is also a mini Ferris wheel and a nostalgic kids' carousel. Anyone who wants to get creative can decorate gingerbread hearts. It is open Sunday to Thursday until 9 pm and Friday and Saturday until 10 pm. In the evening the festively decorated lanes glow especially beautifully. The Schlossplatz is in the middle of the city center and easy to reach by S-Bahn and U-Bahn, so there is no need to come by car.
Parent tip: On weekdays in the early afternoon it is usually more relaxed on the Schlossplatz than on weekends.
- Host
- in.Stuttgart Veranstaltungsgesellschaft (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Schlossplatz, 70173 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
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Christmas show
Das neue Adventstürchen (The New Advent Door)
- When: Sun, Nov 29, 3 pm; Sun, Dec 6, 11 am; Sat, Dec 12, and Sun, Dec 13, 3 pm
- Where: Theater in der Badewanne im Höhenpark Killesberg, Stresemannstraße 39, 70191 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
- Cost: €8 to €10, discounts possible
- Ages 4.5 and up
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At the Theater in der Badewanne, “Das neue Adventstürchen” has its premiere. King Maximilian had a lot of fun with his people, that is, the audience, at his first fairy tale guessing game, and they guessed all the tales. For the new guessing game, he and his servant Anton have therefore chosen very different fairy tales. Anton has his hands full bringing all the characters in five fairy tale scenes to life.
Young and old can guess along, confer or simply enjoy the funny short stories. The play lasts about 40 minutes and is meant for children ages four and a half and up. The idea and performance are by Antonie Fröhlich, and Heidrun Warmuth directs. Tickets cost €8 to €10, with discounts possible. The small theater is in the Höhenpark Killesberg, where you can still take a walk before or after the show.
Parent tip: Good for families with siblings of different ages, because everyone can guess along together. Expect it to be in German.
- Host
- Theater in der Badewanne (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Theater in der Badewanne im Höhenpark Killesberg, Stresemannstraße 39, 70191 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
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Christmas show
Lotta feiert Weihnachten (Lotta Celebrates Christmas)
- When: Tue, Dec 1, to Thu, Dec 3, 10 am each day
- Where: Theater in der Badewanne im Höhenpark Killesberg, Stresemannstraße 39, 70191 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
- Cost: €8 to €10, discounts possible
- Ages: Children ages 4 to 10
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Lotta from Troublemaker Street (Krachmacherstraße) can ski, whistle, water flowers and wash dishes, she can really do almost everything, she thinks. So getting a Christmas tree must be easy for her, even though all the trees in the city are sold out and the family is already getting used to a holiday without a fir tree. The story is told through Aunt Berg and her loyal dog Skotty, performed with puppets.
The guest is the Dornerei-Theater with Eleen and Markus Dorner, based on Astrid Lindgren's “Lotta kann fast alles” (Lotta Can Do Almost Anything). The shows last about 40 minutes and take place in the morning at 10 am, which suits daycare groups or families with free mornings. Tickets cost €8 to €10. Tickets and more information are available on the website of the Theater in der Badewanne or by phone at the ticket service at 0176 87098141.
Parent tip: All three dates are weekday mornings, so better for children who have the day off. Expect it to be in German.
- Host
- Theater in der Badewanne (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Theater in der Badewanne im Höhenpark Killesberg, Stresemannstraße 39, 70191 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
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Christmas show
Der Tannenbaum (The Fir Tree)
- When: Sat, Dec 5, and Sun, Dec 6, 3 pm, plus Dec 8 to 10, 10 am
- Where: Theater in der Badewanne im Höhenpark Killesberg, Stresemannstraße 39, 70191 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
- Cost: €8 to €10, discounts possible
- Ages: Children ages 5 to 10
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The Theater in der Badewanne at the Killesbergpark shows Andersen's fairy tale of the little fir tree as paper theater with live acting. The tree grows up in a sunny spot in the forest, the birds sing and a hare jumps over it. But it dreams so much of becoming bigger and older that it believes its life will only truly begin then.
Lively dialogue, a pointed style of acting and quick scene changes turn the tale into an entertaining three quarters of an hour. Pierre Schäfer performs and Kristine Stahl directs. The play is recommended for children ages five to ten. The weekend shows start at 3 pm, and on weekdays there are morning shows. Admission is €8 to €10, with discounts possible. Tickets are available through the theater's website or the ticket service.
Parent tip: The theater is in the Höhenpark Killesberg behind the building complex of the Perkins Park. Tickets through the ticket service at 0176 87098141. Expect it to be in German.
- Host
- Theater in der Badewanne (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Theater in der Badewanne im Höhenpark Killesberg, Stresemannstraße 39, 70191 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
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Christmas show
Weihnachten bei Pettersson und Findus (Christmas with Pettson and Findus)
- When: Sun, Dec 6, and Sat, Dec 19, 3 pm each day
- Where: Theater am Olgaeck, Charlottenstraße 44, 70182 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
- Cost: €8 to €12
- Ages 3 and up
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Far in the north of Sweden, where everything sinks into deep snow in winter, the eccentric old Pettersson lives on a farm with his cat Findus. Christmas is coming soon, and Findus wants nothing more than for Santa to come to him this year too. With humor and ingenuity, the two friends manage to celebrate an unforgettable holiday.
The play celebrates friendship and the true magic of Christmas and is meant for children ages three and up. It is performed by Nellys Puppen Theater at the Theater am Olgaeck, at 3 pm on Saint Nicholas Day (Nikolaustag) and on the Saturday before Christmas. Tickets cost €8 to €12, with advance sales through Easy Ticket or directly from the theater. The Theater am Olgaeck is centrally located on Charlottenstraße, and the Olgaeck light rail stop is only a few steps away.
Parent tip: The date on Saint Nicholas Day is popular, so reserve early. Expect it to be in German.
- Host
- Nellys Puppen Theater (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Theater am Olgaeck, Charlottenstraße 44, 70182 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
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Christmas show
Der Stern von Bethlehem (The Star of Bethlehem)
- When: Dec 8 to Jan 6, e.g. Sat, Dec 12, 1:30 pm, and Sun, Dec 13, 3 pm
- Where: Carl-Zeiss-Planetarium Stuttgart, Willy-Brandt-Straße 25, 70173 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
- Cost: €6 to €10, discounts possible
- Ages: Children ages 4 to 9
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The Christmas children's program of the Stuttgart planetarium tells the story from the Gospel of Matthew. Under the dome, visitors sit in the middle of a huge animated picture book and become part of the story themselves. They accompany Mary and Joseph from the angel's announcement in Nazareth to the search for lodging in crowded Bethlehem, visit the shepherds in the field and find the child in the manger with them.
The starry sky of over 2,000 years ago is the backdrop, without complicated explanations getting in the way. The program is meant for children ages four to nine, lasts one hour and was created together with the planetariums in Freiburg and Lucerne. Tickets cost €6 to €10, with reservations through the planetarium. The planetarium is in the Mittlerer Schlossgarten, just a few minutes from the main train station (Hauptbahnhof).
Parent tip: Reserve at 0711 216-89015 or info@planetarium-stuttgart.de. There are also dates between Christmas and New Year and on Epiphany (Dreikönig, Jan 6). Expect it to be in German.
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- Carl-Zeiss-Planetarium Stuttgart (opens in a new tab)
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- Carl-Zeiss-Planetarium Stuttgart, Willy-Brandt-Straße 25, 70173 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
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Christmas show
Kasper und die Weihnachtsgans Auguste (Kasper and Auguste the Christmas Goose)
- When: Sat, Dec 12, 3 pm
- Where: Nellys Puppen Theater, Charlottenstraße 44, 70182 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
- Cost: €8 to €12
- Ages 3 and up
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Nellys Puppen Theater at the Olgaeck shows a Christmas story with Kasper (the classic German puppet clown) and his friends as lively marionettes. At the center is Auguste the Christmas goose, a story many families know from the well-known picture book. The puppet show is expressly meant for children ages three and up and makes a good first theater visit.
The show starts on Saturday afternoon at 3 pm. Tickets cost between €8 and €12 and are available in advance through Easy Ticket or directly from the theater, and the theater takes reservations at 0711 86023262. The small house is centrally located on Charlottenstraße, just a few steps from the Olgaeck light rail stop. The short running time and Kasper as a familiar character make the visit relaxed even for children sitting in a theater for the first time.
Parent tip: Reserve by phone at 0711 86023262, the house is small and family shows fill up fast. Expect it to be in German.
- Host
- Nellys Puppen Theater (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Nellys Puppen Theater, Charlottenstraße 44, 70182 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
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Christmas show
Nussknacker und Mausekönig: Ein musikalisches Weihnachtsmärchen (The Nutcracker and the Mouse King: A Musical Christmas Tale)
- When: Tue, Dec 15, and Thu, Dec 17, 9 and 11 am; Tue, Dec 22, 6 pm
- Where: Gustav-Siegle-Haus, Leonhardsplatz 28, 70182 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
- Cost: €7
- Ages 6 and up
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An unusual Christmas evening: the Nutcracker and the Mouse King line up their toy armies, a boring present turns into a phenomenal surprise at the witching hour, and a fantastic journey to the land of sweets begins. The Stuttgart Philharmonic (Stuttgarter Philharmoniker), conducted by Juya Shin, plays Tchaikovsky's music, and KiKA host Juri Tetzlaff narrates.
The children's and family concerts each last one hour and are meant for children ages six and up. The morning dates at 9 and 11 am are mainly of interest to school classes, while for families the evening date on Dec 22 at 6 pm during the holidays fits especially well. A ticket costs €7, with advance sales through Easy Ticket and the Philharmonic's ticket service. The Gustav-Siegle-Haus is on Leonhardsplatz in the city center, easy to reach by light rail to Rathaus or Charlottenplatz.
Parent tip: For families the holiday date on Dec 22 at 6 pm is the most practical. Ticket service: 0711 21688990. Expect it to be in German.
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- Stuttgarter Philharmoniker (opens in a new tab)
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- Gustav-Siegle-Haus, Leonhardsplatz 28, 70182 Stuttgart (opens in maps)
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What are the 2026 Christmas events for kids in Stuttgart?
For 2026, we confirmed 31 Christmas events for kids in Stuttgart, each on its host’s own page: Die Weihnachtsmaus: Lustige Weihnachtsreimerei für Jung und Alt (The Christmas Mouse: Funny Christmas Rhymes for Young and Old), Children's Fairy Tale Land (Kinder-Märchenland) at the Stuttgart Christmas Market, Christmas Fairy Tale Theater (Weihnachtliches Märchentheater) and 28 more. Each one is listed above with times, cost and a link to the host.
Are there free Christmas events for kids in Stuttgart?
Yes, 21 of the 31 events here are free: Die Weihnachtsmaus: Lustige Weihnachtsreimerei für Jung und Alt (The Christmas Mouse: Funny Christmas Rhymes for Young and Old), Christmas Fairy Tale Theater (Weihnachtliches Märchentheater), The Christmas Story (Die Weihnachtsgeschichte), with Pina Bucci Teatro and 18 more. Some free events still ask you to register, so check each listing.
Where can kids see Santa this year in Stuttgart?
Where to see Santa: Winter Wonder Reading Magic for the Whole Family: Storytime Afternoon with the Neckarautor*innen, Weihnachten bei Pettersson und Findus (Christmas with Pettson and Findus), Mitsingkonzert zum Nikolaustag (Sing-Along Concert for Saint Nicholas Day) and 4 more. Check the listings above for times and booking.
Where are there Christmas story times for kids in Stuttgart?
Christmas story times on this page: Die Weihnachtsmaus: Lustige Weihnachtsreimerei für Jung und Alt (The Christmas Mouse: Funny Christmas Rhymes for Young and Old), Christmas Fairy Tale Theater (Weihnachtliches Märchentheater), The Christmas Story (Die Weihnachtsgeschichte), with Pina Bucci Teatro and 11 more. Library story times are usually free; ones with a meal or show are ticketed.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city, library or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 9, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.
The story of Christmas in Stuttgart
On the roofs of Stuttgart's Christmas stalls you may spot a tiny TV tower or a miniature burial chapel. The market has been in the records since 1692 and was once called the Christkindleinmarkt, the Little Christ Child Market. Today kids can ride a mini steam train, decorate gingerbread and walk through a light trail in a zoo and garden.
How Stuttgart celebrates Christmas, and what is different for a visiting family
The Stuttgart Christmas market is one of the big ones in Germany. About 250 stalls stand on the Schlossplatz, the Schillerplatz and the Marktplatz, and in 2025 around 3.5 million people visited. What makes it different from other markets is the stall roofs: each stand decorates its own, often with miniatures of Stuttgart landmarks such as the TV tower or the burial chapel. Visitors and a jury vote for the best-looking stalls.
The roots go back to the early 16th century. In 1507, Duke Ulrich of Württemberg gave the city the right to collect stall fees at fairs. The market is first mentioned in the records in 1692, under the name Christkindleinmarkt, and in 1850 as many as 1,200 merchants came.
For a visiting family, the best news is that the kids' area, the Kinder-Märchenland (Children's Fairy-Tale Land), sits right on the Schlossplatz, so you can combine the market with rides without crossing town.
Local Christmas traditions a child will meet
The stall roofs come first. Look up for little TV towers and other miniatures, and ask your kids to pick a favorite. In 2025 you could vote until December 6.
Then the Swabian treats. Springerle are aniseed cookies with pictures pressed into the dough with carved wooden molds. Hutzelbrot is a sweet, dark fruit bread. A Springerle stand has been on the Marktplatz for more than ten years, and mulled wine and roasted almonds are everywhere.
Music is part of the market, too. In 2025 there was a concert almost every evening in the courtyard of the Old Palace, and brass choirs played on weekends from the tower of the Stiftskirche and from the town hall balcony. Choirs from the city districts sing on the town hall steps in Advent.
Something quieter: in the town hall lobby stands the Christmas Tree of Children's Wishes. Kids who do not get many presents write wish cards, and people in Stuttgart fulfill wishes worth up to 30 euros.
Planning a Christmas visit to Stuttgart with kids
This page lists the confirmed events for the 2026 season, and most of them are free. The Christmas Garden in the Wilhelma opens first, on November 18, and the Christmas market and the Kinder-Märchenland open on November 25. The Märchenland runs until December 23, and the Christmas Garden until January 16, 2027.
The free events are mostly in city libraries and at the Stuttgart Book Weeks: storytelling with a kamishibai paper theater, picture-book shows, craft afternoons and sing-alongs. The ticketed side includes the Killesberg puppet theater, the Planetarium's Christmas show and the Christmas Bakery musical. Small local markets, such as Möhringen on November 28 and Cannstatt from November 25, have Nikolaus visits, with many of those falling on December 4 to 6.
As for the big market in 2025, it was open Sunday to Thursday from 11:00 to 21:00 and Friday and Saturday until 22:00. Check the hours again for 2026 before you go.
Four lanes, six batzen and model trains next to gramophones
In 1644 it was decided that the stalls had to form four lanes. Stuttgart merchants got first pick of the spots, and anyone from Esslingen already counted as an outsider. The market masters earned six batzen a day. In the early 20th century the first model trains were on sale, next to razors and gramophones. Wooden stalls did not arrive until the early 1970s.
Traditions today
- Decorated stall roofs: Every stand decorates its roof, often with miniatures of Stuttgart landmarks. Visitors and a jury choose the best stalls.
- Kinder-Märchenland on the Schlossplatz: A carousel, a mini Ferris wheel and a small steam train that carries kids through a miniature winter landscape.
- Glanzlichter on the Königstraße: Since 2018, about 110 trees have been lit along the 1.2 kilometer Königstraße.
- Springerle and Hutzelbrot: Swabian aniseed cookies pressed from wooden molds and a sweet, dark fruit bread. A Springerle stand has stood on the Marktplatz for more than ten years.
- Music in Advent: Almost every evening there are concerts in the Old Palace courtyard, and choirs from the city districts sing on the town hall steps.
- Christmas Tree of Children's Wishes: In the town hall lobby, a tree holds wish cards from children who get few presents. People in Stuttgart fulfill wishes worth up to 30 euros.
A fact for kids
On some roofs of the Stuttgart Christmas stalls stands a tiny TV tower. At the end, visitors vote on which stall has the prettiest roof.
Questions about Christmas in Stuttgart
Is Stuttgart worth visiting at Christmas with kids?
Yes. The market has the Kinder-Märchenland with a mini steam train and a mini Ferris wheel, gingerbread decorating and decorated stall roofs for kids to spot. This page lists the confirmed events for 2026, and most of them are free, mostly in libraries and at the Book Weeks.
When does the Christmas market in Stuttgart open in 2026?
The Christmas market and the Kinder-Märchenland open on November 25, 2026, and the Märchenland runs until December 23. The Christmas Garden at the Wilhelma opens a week earlier, on November 18. The Cannstatt market also opens on November 25, and the Waiblingen market on November 26.
Where can kids meet Nikolaus in Stuttgart?
On December 6, 2026 there is a free Nikolaus afternoon for kids up to 12 at the Eiswelt ice rink from 14:00 to 16:00, and Nikolaus visits the Cannstatt Sternenmarkt. In Möhringen the small Christkindlesmarkt on November 28 has two Nikolaus visits at 16:00, and the Nellingen Klosterhof market on December 5 has one too.
Are there free Christmas events in Stuttgart?
Yes, most of the events are free. Examples are story shows and craft afternoons at the Book Weeks and in city libraries, the Nikolaus afternoon at the Eiswelt, the forest Christmas at the Haus des Waldes and several small markets. Rides and food usually cost extra.
Are Christmas events in Stuttgart in English?
Most events are in the local language, German. Markets, carousels and the light trail need no language, but puppet theater, picture-book shows and readings are in German. Check with the host if language matters.
What is the Kinder-Märchenland in Stuttgart?
It is the children's area of the Christmas market on the Schlossplatz. In 2025 a nostalgic double-decker carousel with figures and lights was added. There is also a mini Ferris wheel above the stall roofs and a small steam train that hisses through a lit winter landscape.
Why are the stall roofs so decorated at the Stuttgart Christmas market?
The decorated roofs are the market's trademark. Vendors decorate them with winter miniatures, Christmas decorations or landmarks like the TV tower and the burial chapel. Visitors and a jury choose the prettiest stalls, and in 2025 voting was open until December 6.
How old is the Stuttgart Christmas market?
It is first mentioned in the records in 1692, so it is more than 300 years old. The roots are older: in 1507 Duke Ulrich of Württemberg gave the city the right to collect stall fees at fairs. It used to be called the Christkindleinmarkt, and in 1850 as many as 1,200 merchants came.
How big is the Stuttgart Christmas market?
It has about 250 decorated stalls, and each year between 3.5 and 4 million people visit. In 2025 the organizers counted about 3.5 million guests, many from Switzerland and overseas. It was 28 days long, from November 26 to December 23.
Where exactly is the Christmas market in Stuttgart?
It is spread across the Schlossplatz, the Schillerplatz and the Marktplatz in the city center. In 2025 it opened in the courtyard of the Old Palace, and the big Ferris wheel stood in the courtyard of the New Palace. A flea and craft market with about ten huts was also on the Karlsplatz.
How tall was the Christmas tree on the Schlossplatz in 2025?
About 20 meters. It came from the Welzheim Forest and carried about 40,000 warm white and cool white LEDs, powered by green electricity from the Stuttgart city utility.
What are Springerle and Hutzelbrot?
Both are Swabian Christmas treats. Springerle are aniseed cookies whose pictures are pressed into the dough with wooden molds, and a Springerle stand has stood on the Marktplatz for more than ten years. Hutzelbrot is a sweet fruit bread made from dark dough. Mulled wine and roasted almonds are also on the market.
What are the Glanzlichter in Stuttgart?
They are the winter lights of downtown Stuttgart, running since 2018. About 110 trees are lit along the 1.2 kilometer Königstraße. A sky of lights made of 29,000 LED points has hung over the Schulstraße since 2021.
What is the Christmas Tree of Children's Wishes in Stuttgart?
It is a city project. Children from refugee shelters, youth welfare centers and a children's hospice write wish cards that hang online and on a tree in the town hall lobby. People in Stuttgart can fulfill wishes worth up to 30 euros and drop off the gifts at the Kinderbüro on Eberhardstraße.
Is there Christmas music at the Stuttgart Christmas market?
Yes. In 2025 there was a Christmas concert almost every evening in the Old Palace courtyard, with free entry. On weekends brass choirs played from the Stiftskirche tower and from the town hall balcony, and choirs from the city districts sang on the town hall steps. There were short family concerts with a mini organ tour on Saturdays.
How do I explain the origin of the Stuttgart Christmas market to my child?
Say that a very long time ago there was a horse market in Stuttgart on November 16, the day of Saint Ottmar. It grew into a fair and later into the Christkindleinmarkt shortly before Christmas. Merchants set up their stalls in four lanes, and people from Stuttgart got to choose a spot first.
What is the Christmas Garden at the Wilhelma in Stuttgart?
It is an evening light trail through the illuminated Wilhelma gardens. In 2026 it opens November 18 and runs daily from 17:00 to 21:30 until January 16, 2027, except December 24 and 31. Kids up to 5 are free and kids 6 to 14 pay from 24 euros, with cheaper family days. Last year's trail was about two kilometers, with laser animations in the mammoth tree grove.
Can kids decorate gingerbread at the Stuttgart Christmas market?
Yes. At the gingerbread bakery on the Schlossplatz (stall 16), kids decorate their own gingerbread hearts with icing and sprinkles, and after a short drying time they can take them home. The market also has a toilet for all for families with small kids, and the carousel and mini Ferris wheel are right next door.
Are there puppet shows for kids in Stuttgart at Christmas?
Yes. The small puppet theater on the Killesberg has Der Tannenbaum for ages 5 to 10 on December 5 and 6, Lotta Celebrates Christmas on December 1 to 3 and an interactive Advent fairy-tale game. Tickets are 8 to 10 euros. Other small theaters show Kasper and the Christmas goose Auguste and Pettersson and Findus for ages 3 and up.
What Christmas shows for kids are there at the Stuttgart Planetarium and in concert?
The Planetarium shows The Star of Bethlehem from December 8 to January 6, 2027, a nativity story as a giant animated picture book for ages 4 to 9, with tickets at 6 to 10 euros. The Stuttgart Philharmonic plays a one-hour Nutcracker family concert on December 15, 17 and 22 for ages 6 and up, with tickets at 7 euros.
When is the Stuttgart Christmas market open each day?
In 2025 it was open Sunday to Thursday from 11:00 to 21:00 and Friday and Saturday from 11:00 to 22:00. On opening day the stalls only opened at 17:00. Check the hours again for 2026 before you plan your day.
Sources
- Geschichte des Stuttgarter Weihnachtsmarkts (Presseinformation 21.11.2025), in.Stuttgart Veranstaltungsgesellschaft / Stuttgarter Weihnachtsmarkt
- Stuttgarter Weihnachtsmarkt 2025 allgemein (Presseinformation 21.11.2025), Stuttgarter Weihnachtsmarkt
- Bilanz Stuttgarter Weihnachtsmarkt 2025 (Presseinformation 23.12.2025), Stuttgarter Weihnachtsmarkt
- Stuttgarter Weihnachtsmarkt für Kinder (Presseinformation 21.11.2025), Stuttgarter Weihnachtsmarkt
- Weihnachtsstadt Stuttgart (Pressemappe), Stuttgart-Marketing
- Stuttgarter Weihnachtsmarkt, Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart