Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about A winter fairytale at the Baden-Baden Christmas Market.

I hope you have been enjoying this series about Christmas Markets including this feature about Christmas in Budapest by guest contributor, Shebs Alom, and last week’s post about 5 of my favorite European Christmas markets.

Today, I have another one to share with you : A winter fairytale – the Baden-Baden Christmas Market.

Baden-Baden Christmas Market

Christmas is about all the other senses. I can smell Christmas, I can taste Christmas, and I can see and hear it.

Jostein Gaarder

If you haven’t yet experienced a European Christmas market, you really should add one to your bucket-list, and awaken all your senses!  

A winter fairytale – the Baden-Baden Christmas Market

We share this article on the beautiful Christmas market in Baden-Baden even though we have learned however that the market has now had to close this year due to Covid restrictions. Although the market stalls are closed, many of Baden-Baden’s Christmas decorations and festive spirits are still in place creating a beautiful atmosphere. Baden-Baden looks forward already to next year, and I will update you next November on Baden-Baden’s preparations for the return of their “Christkindelsmarkt” in their beautiful Winter Wonderland.

Why Go

Baden-Baden, Europe’s hidden gem, draws in year after year guests from all over the world to visit its enchanting Christmas Market. Here, already the pre-Christmas season is very special.

the Baden-Baden Christmas Market.

Situated at the entrance of Baden-Baden’s splendid parks and gardens “Lichtentaler Allee”, this Christmas Market, (“Christkindelsmarkt“), gives visitors the feeling they have been transported into a romantic winter fairytale. So, what makes it so special?

Read on to find out why the “Christkindelsmarkt” in Baden-Baden is like no other Christmas market.

Nestled in the mountains of the Black Forest, the traditional Christmas Market in Baden-Baden with its numerous atmospheric attractions, will whisk you away to a winter fairytale of a special kind.

The scent of mulled wine and gingerbread accompanies you as you stroll past pre-Christmas decorated huts at the beginning of the famous Lichtentaler Allee park and gardens. Let yourself savour the culinary delights of the “Christkindelsmarkt” – there are so many treats to discover here.

Buy a bag of chestnuts from the sweet wooden locomotive and nibble away; send a wish list to the “Christkind” and put it in the heavenly letterbox; take photos with the magnificent Christmas tree and the illuminated “Kurhaus“; visit the nativity scene exhibition in the gallery of the “Trinkhalle” (the pump room); and marvel at the wide range of products in the shops in the Kurhaus colonnades.

Picture the magical setting

First, let’s set the scene: Baden-Baden is located on the northern cusp of the Black Forest, and beautifully surrounded by mountains and dense forests of pine and needle trees. Often enough, the eye catches the glance of an old castle on a hill in the distance. A setting like this is very dreamy, especially during winter and covered in snow.

the Baden-Baden Christmas Market.

With this backdrop of a perfect winter wonderland, the Christmas market in Baden-Baden stretches from the Kurhaus Colonnades past the exclusive boutiques towards Baden-Baden’s impressive Trinkhalle.

Who can resist?

Indulge in an extraordinary experience for all senses: almost 100 festively decorated huts and stalls sell unique handicrafts, anything from wooden toys to traditional German Christmas tree decorations and precious gift items, such as decorative candles and delicate cashmere scarves.

A wide selection of silver, amber and designer jewelry, fashion accessories, antiques and exquisite porcelain are perfect as one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts or small souvenirs. Why resist?

The seasonal aromas of roasted almonds, gingerbread and traditional mulled wine waft through the air which easily triggers and satisfies the appetite of local and international visitors alike.

New to the market this year: the luxurious gourmet igloos, a must for food and wine aficionados where Fonduelette, a mixture of fondue and raclette is served. Cheese lovers rejoice!

the Baden-Baden Christmas Market.

The Baden-Baden Christmas Market is truly an extraordinary experience: countless live performances are staged open air by international singers, choirs, musical bands as well as performances from theatres and schools. This feast for the ears and for the eyes will entertain the audience with a festive mix of seasonal songs and carols alike and caters to any age groups.

Seasonal fun for the entire family

A highlight especially for the little ones every year is the arrival of Saint Nikolaus on 6 December who will hand out gifts to all children.

But the family fun does not stop here. One seasonal delight chases the next: Another unique attraction of the Christmas Market in Baden-Baden is the illuminated alley of colossal church windows painted by the pupils of the city. The popular “Fairytale Lane” where famous German fairytales are shown on huge posters is an impressive attraction for the whole family.

So is the “Ice Arena”, an open-air ice skating rink, only a few steps away from the Christmas Market. Here, visitors can enjoy ice skating whilst enjoying seasonal background music and flood lights in all colors to enhance the fun. Ice skates can be rented on-site. Various bars and restaurants around the “Ice Arena” invite you to take a break and warm up again from the inside in a relaxed and cozy atmosphere.

How to get to the Baden-Baden Christmas Market

Have a look here for how to get to Baden-Baden

the Baden-Baden Christmas Market.

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Information courtesy of VKLarsonCommunications on behalf of Tourism Marketing Baden-Wuerttemberg

Photo credits: @Baden-Baden Kur & Tourismus GmbH