Christmas and medieval fairs

Esslingen am Neckar offers with its beautiful half-timbered houses, its narrow streets in the old city and its nice market place an impressive scenery fort he most interesting Christmas Markets.

A time machine will send Esslingen back into the exciting times of the Middle Ages. The medieval market will take place on the Town Hall Square, which provides a contemporary atmosphere.

At this unique Medieval Christmas Market during wintertime in Southern Germany you will experience many fascinating attractions: Music, magic, sorcery, fire-eater and a lot more. A wide array of cultural events will be presented on two stages, including music from long-forgotten times played on historical instruments and various open air concerts free of charge.

The medieval stands of the traditionally dressed craftsmen present calligraphy, leathery, silver jewellery, dyer’s trade and a lot more. The Christmas Market will be held concurrently with the medieval market on the Market Place. You will find the ‘living’ crib on the Christmas Island on the Post-michel Square. Lively traders and around 180 beautifully decorated stands offer a really outstanding atmosphere.