DECEMBER 2025

Somehow the Christmas markets of Baden-Baden have not really made the rounds on Instagram and the internet. It is a mystery why they are not more famous, but we definitely took advantage of this during our end of November trip. I have been to Baden-Baden several times and I always knew that it would be a great destination for a Christmas market. Luckily I finally got to visit in 2025. Baden-Baden’s Christmas market is just large enough to offer enough variety in food and activities. The decorations are top notch and are on the level of Colmar and Strasbourg, but without the enormous crowds that usually come with beautifully decorated towns like these. I highly recommend Baden-Baden for a weekend trip over the Christmas period, as there is plenty to do besides visiting the markets. Read all about our experience in this blogpost. 

Practical information on the Christmas markets

The Christmas market of Baden-Baden stretches from the Trinkhalle, to the Casino until the Altstadt. In 2025 the markets opened on November 27. In most German cities the markets close on Christmas Eve, but you can visit Baden-Baden’s weihnachtsmarkt until January 6. You will find a good variation in food stalls and gifts & crafts. There is no ice skating rink, but for the little ones there are some attractions such as a small Ferris wheel and a merry-go-round. The Trinkhalle is the gorgeous backdrop for the nativity scenes, definitely a fun way to admire the work of local artists. Baden-Baden also has transparent iglus where you can order raclette or cheese fondue. This looked absolutely magical, but the weekend evening slots were already fully booked when we booked our trip in August 2025. So if you want to do this, definitely book a long time in advance. Baden-Baden has several parking garages near the city center, so finding a parking spot should not be an issue. 

Where we stayed in Baden-Baden

We stayed at the absolute best location in the old town, in Hotel Laterne. Hotel Laterne is some kind of institution in Baden-Baden and it is decked out with teddy bears over the Christmas period. It is located opposite restaurant & beer garden Löwenbräu, which is also fully decorated. I found so much joy in walking out of our hotel in the morning and breathing in the most festive part of Baden-Baden right away. We paid € 160 per night for a three-person room including a breakfast buffet. The rooms and beds were comfortable and seemed to have recently been renovated. If you do not get to stay in Hotel Laterne, definitely walk by to enjoy the decorations. 

Löwenbräu area

Hotel Laterne is located oppossite Löwenbräu beer garden & restaurant. The buildings form a small street that is beautifully decorated, with a winter garden. If you are not familiar with Baden-Baden, you might not know this cute area is in town as well. It is a bit tucked away and highly worth a visit.

What to do in Baden-Baden

Baden-Baden offers a lot of facilities, so if you want to do other things besides Christmas markets, there is enough to do. Of course Baden-Baden is famous for its spas. We have previously visited the Friedrichstherme and this was a very special experience. Read about this in my Baden-Baden city guide here. Unfortunately, we did not got to visit a spa this year as little kids are not welcome. 

This year we decided to visit a museum and chose the Frieder Burda as it had an exposition about the German Monet: Max Liebermann. 

If you would like a normal meal, instead of the usual Christmas market junkfood, Baden-Baden has plenty of restaurants to choose from. We chose Le Bistro for an extensive lunch and loved the Christmassy vibes and the cozy surroundings. I have previously visited Löwenbräu and RIZZI and these were also great picks.