🎄 Christmas market walk · all cities
Christmas market walk Nuremberg
The Christkindlesmarkt on the Hauptmarkt, right next to it the sister-cities market and the children’s Christmas – short distances, ideal with kids.
- 🚶 0.5 km
- ⏱ about 10 min walking
- 📍 Start: Christkindlesmarkt auf dem Hauptmarkt
- 🗓 from 27 Nov
Not going alone? Share the walk with friends!
The three markets – in this order
Christkindlesmarkt auf dem Hauptmarkt
🗓 27 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026
🕰 daily 10am–9pm, 24 Dec 10am–2pm
ℹ️ Opens with the Christkind’s prologue on 27 Nov.
📍 Hauptmarkt, 90403 Nürnberg · On the map ↗
Markt der Partnerstädtedate provisional
🗓 27 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026
🕰 Opening hours with the organiser
ℹ️ During the Christkindlesmarkt, exact days with the organiser.
📍 Rathausplatz, 90403 Nürnberg · On the map ↗
Kinderweihnachtdate provisional
🗓 27 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026
🕰 Opening hours with the organiser
ℹ️ Carousel, baking and candle workshop for kids.
📍 Hans-Sachs-Platz, 90403 Nürnberg · On the map ↗
As of 31 Oct 2026 · dates and times as published by cities and organisers, no guarantee – please check before you go.
Tip
If you want to walk more, add the way up to the Imperial Castle for a view over the old town.
In the planner
The planner shows the walk on the map, guides you from market to market with voice prompts and tells you whether a market is open on your day. Fancy a longer walk? Just add wishes like “longer” or “through the park”.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Christkindlesmarkt auf dem Hauptmarkt in 2026?
Christkindlesmarkt auf dem Hauptmarkt: 27 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026. Opening hours: daily 10am–9pm, 24 Dec 10am–2pm. Opens with the Christkind’s prologue on 27 Nov.
How far apart are the Christmas markets in Nuremberg?
The round over all three markets is about 0.5 km – around 10 minutes of walking, not counting time at the markets.
Which markets are on the round?
Christkindlesmarkt auf dem Hauptmarkt, Markt der Partnerstädte, Kinderweihnacht.
Can I load the round onto my phone or share it?
Yes. Open the round in the planner with map and navigation, share it as a link with friends, and with a free account take it along as GPX or PDF.