From November 24 to December 23, 2026, the Schlossplatz around the Marktkirche will be transformed into the Wiesbaden Sternschnuppenmarkt. More than 100 retail and food stalls invite you to stroll, explore, and enjoy. Handcrafted arts and crafts, culinary specialties, a varied stage program, and the traditional children’s carousel are all part of the experience, as is the city nativity scene.

Your visit will be especially atmospheric in the evening: large illuminated lilies at the entrances and numerous other light installations throughout the city center echo the lilies on Wiesbaden’s city coat of arms and give the Sternschnuppenmarkt its unmistakable character.

A special Advent experience awaits young guests and their families at Luisenplatz. From November 24 to December 30, 2026, the Kindersternschnuppenmarkt will create magical moments during the Advent season with a colorful program on the Winterzauberbühne.

Craft activities, Christmas stories, and live music provide entertainment. The Shooting Star Express and the children’s carousel take visitors on little adventures. In the enchanted Elf Forest, twinkling lights and illuminated figures create a fairy-tale atmosphere.

Just a few minutes’ walk away, the Christmas discovery tour continues at Mauritiusplatz. From a height of 45 meters, the Wiesbaden Ferris wheel offers a special view of the festively decorated city center. The enclosed, heated gondolas make a ride a memorable experience even on cold winter days.

Afterward, the Hessische WinterStubb invites you to warm up and relax. The menu features Hessian specialties as well as mulled wine, punch, and other winter drinks.

A visit to the Kurhaus is especially worthwhile during the Advent season. Every year, a very special Christmas tree stands in the foyer: More than 2,000 red poinsettias form this impressive tree and bathe the foyer in a festive red glow.

Standing about 8.5 meters tall, the poinsettia tree has been a staple of the Advent season at the Kurhaus for many years. Behind this magnificent display of plants lies an elaborate structure on which the individual poinsettias are arranged.

Right in front of the Kurhaus, another winter highlight awaits you: Wiesbaden on Ice. From November 27, 2026, through January 4, 2027, the Bowling Green will be transformed into Germany’s largest mobile ice rink. On approximately 2,500 square meters, you can skate laps on the ice or try your hand at curling against the festively lit backdrop of the Kurhaus.

Those who prefer to keep their feet on solid ground can try their hand at curling. Winter-themed food and drinks provide a cozy break in between. Whether with family, friends, or as a group activity, Wiesbaden on Ice offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy winter right in the heart of the city.

Discover Wiesbaden in the Christmas spirit on a guided city tour, enjoy a mulled wine cruise at Schierstein Harbor, or explore the Wiesbaden vineyards on a torchlight mulled wine hike.

Other bookable activities include cheese fondue with wine tasting, curling on the Neroberg, or a guided tour of the Henkell Freixenet sparkling wine cellar.