Welcome to your comprehensive guide to the Christmas season in Heidelberg! This city guide provides you with a complete overview of all festive events and activities in the historic university city.
From the traditional Christmas market at University Square to the festively decorated lanes of the Old Town, winter offerings abound. Along the Main Street, decorated stalls line up one after another, while Karlsplatz and Market Square with their historic backdrops provide the perfect atmosphere for winter delights. The castle illumination and the illuminated Old Bridge complete the winter cityscape.
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Heidelberg
- Heidelberg Christmas Market
- Heidelberg New Year's Festival
- Heidelberg Winter Forest at Kornmarkt
- Heidelberg Wine Village
- Heidelberg Ice Rink
- Heidelberg Christmas Market and Ice Rink
- New Year's Eve Celebration at Heidelberg Castle
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Heidelberg Events Events
Heidelberg Christmas Market (Heidelberg) • 0.6 miles
Multiple market squares with ice rink and castle views
Heidelberg New Year's Festival (Heidelberg) • 1.0 miles
Exploration of a new urban quarter with interactive activities
Heidelberg Winter Forest at Kornmarkt (Heidelberg) • 1.0 miles
Enchanting winter atmosphere with illuminated fir trees and tents
Heidelberg Wine Village (Heidelberg) • 1.1 miles
Experience Heidelberg's culinary delights in the heart of the Old Town.
Heidelberg Ice Rink (Heidelberg) • 1.1 miles
Romantic open-air ice rink with castle views
Heidelberg Christmas Market and Ice Rink (Heidelberg) • 1.1 miles
Ice skating with a castle view
New Year's Eve Celebration at Heidelberg Castle (Heidelberg) • 1.1 miles
Phil Collins & Genesis tribute show with gourmet dining.
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