Events

From 25 November to 21 December 2026, the square in front of Karlsburg Castle in Durlach will be transformed into a medieval Christmas market featuring knights, jugglers, fire baskets and camp life.

The traditional Christmas market in Kandel takes place around St George’s Church and on the Plätzel, inviting visitors to enjoy its festive atmosphere throughout the Advent season.

When autumn bathes the forests of the Palatinate in warm colours and the days grow shorter, it’s time for something truly special: the Palatinate Game Weeks.
Throughout November and December 2026, restaurants across the Palatinate invite you to rediscover game from the region and celebrate its exceptional quality.

From 26 November 2026 to 6 January 2027, a very special winter wonderland awaits you at the traditional Christmas market in front of the Kurhaus in Baden-Baden. Experience the joy of Christmas in the atmosphere of this World Heritage city, set against the backdrop of the Black Forest mountains.

When the lights twinkle and the scent of mulled wine and roasted almonds wafts through the streets, it’s Christmas time in Landau! The Thomas Nast Christmas Market enchants visitors with its festive atmosphere, Palatinate delicacies, thoughtful gift ideas and plenty of Christmas spirit for young and old alike.

The traditional Christmas market in Kandel takes place around St George’s Church and on the Plätzel, inviting visitors to enjoy its festive atmosphere throughout the Advent season.

Just before Christmas, the ‘Dimanches Illuminés’ return to Gambsheim – with a new edition centred entirely on lights, music and conviviality.

Christmas market in Rastatt town centre, featuring a festive winter village with a children’s activity hut, live music and a host of events on the central market stage.

Since 1972, the Karlsruhe Christmas Market has been enchanting the city centre, spread across the Marktplatz, the Friedrichsplatz and the Kirchplatz St. Stephan. Highlights include the flying Father Christmas, the Ferris wheel and the St. Stephan Children’s Area.

Pure Christmas magic: from 26 November to 28 December, the stylishly decorated Old Town is transformed into a wonderful world of stars. The historic backdrop of the Market Square, the castle forecourt, Erwin-Vetter-Platz and Marktstraße provides an atmospheric setting for the popular Christmas market.