Magical Plochinger Christmas Market 2025: Tradition meets enjoyment!

Magical Plochinger Christmas Market 2025: Tradition meets enjoyment!

On October 30, 2025, a contemplative time will be in Plochingen, as the Christmas market opens its doors for the 46th time on the first weekend of Advent. The traditional market, which is considered one of the oldest and most popular Christmas markets in the region, will unfold its festive magic on the attractively decorated market square and in the pedestrian zone.

This year's motto is "The Brave Little Tailor", inspired by the Brothers Grimm. The wide range includes not only arts, crafts and Christmas decorations, but also handmade delicacies such as mulled wine and waffles. Particularly noteworthy is the craft market, which extends from the ground floor of the Old Town Hall to the meeting room and offers a variety of creative products such as glass balls, jewelry, felt work and paintings.

Program highlights of the Christmas market

The 2025 Christmas Market offers a variety of activities taking place from Friday November 28th to Sunday November 30th. Waiting for the visitors:

• Freitag, 28. November 2025:
  • 17:00 Uhr: Marktbeginn und Buchvorstellung „Plochingen International“
  • 18:00 Uhr: Offizielle Eröffnung durch Bürgermeister Frank Buß
  • 19:00 Uhr: Feuershow auf dem Fischbrunnenplatz
  • 21:00 Uhr: Marktende
• Samstag, 29. November 2025:
  • 13:00 Uhr: Marktbeginn
  • 14:00 – 18:00 Uhr: Weihnachtskrippenbesichtigung im Grafschen Haus
  • 15:00 – 18:00 Uhr: Nikolaus mit Leckereien für Kinder
  • 18:00 – 19:00 Uhr: Weihnachtslieder auf dem Marktplatz
  • 21:00 Uhr: Marktende
• Sonntag, 30. November 2025:
  • 11:00 Uhr: Marktbeginn
  • 11:30 Uhr: Festliches Bläserkonzert
  • 16:00 – 19:00 Uhr: Lichterlabyrinth in der Stadtkirche
  • 17:30 – 18:30 Uhr: Abschluss mit Weihnachtsliedern
  • 19:00 Uhr: Marktende

There will also be musical entertainment from local clubs and visitors can look forward to the impressive fire show “Maya in Motion” on Friday evening. The Christmas market in Plochingen offers a variety of experiences that put both young and old in the Christmas spirit.

A look at other Christmas markets

For those interested in other Christmas markets, the region offers a variety of options. For example, the Christmas market at Cologne Cathedral, which is considered one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Germany, will take place from November 17th to December 23rd, 2025. The venues in Cologne attract around five million visitors every year and offer impressive offerings and a festive atmosphere. In particular, the harbor Christmas market at Rheinauhafen will also open on November 14th and promises a diverse experience.

The Christmas markets in the area are not only a popular meeting place, but also an opportunity to purchase handmade gifts and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Parking and traffic information is available in each city.

Overall, the Plochinger Christmas market sets another example of the tradition and community that is maintained during Advent. Visitors are warmly invited to be enchanted by the festive atmosphere.