Quick answer
Straubing's city-run Christkindlmarkt spans two historic squares, Ludwigsplatz and Theresienplatz, running November 19 – December 23, 2026, with mulled wine, handcrafted goods, a children's train, and a Thursday-through-Saturday stage program.
- Best for
- Visitors who want a larger, two-square market footprint without Munich's crowds.
Straubing's historic Ludwigsplatz and Theresienplatz fill with Advent stalls, mulled wine, and a children's train.
The Straubinger Christkindlmarkt spreads across both of the city's grand squares, Ludwigsplatz and Theresienplatz, linking the Jakobsbrunnen fountain to the Dreifaltigkeitssäule column. Tens of thousands of visitors come each Advent season for handcrafted gifts, mulled wine, and a stage program with live music Thursday through Saturday. A popular children's train runs on Ludwigsplatz throughout the market. The city calls it the most important draw for the historic center during the Christmas shopping season.
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- Local specialty
- Standard Christkindlmarkt fare spread across Straubing's Ludwigsplatz and Theresienplatz — mulled wine and handcrafted gifts linking the Jakobsbrunnen fountain to the Dreifaltigkeitssäule column.
- Pair it with
- Straubing's Altstadt Gasthäuser for a sit-down meal after browsing the stalls.
- Itinerary fit
- A children's train runs on Ludwigsplatz throughout the market, and a stage program brings live music Thursday through Saturday — worth timing a visit around those evenings.
Practical tips
The English-language details German fest pages usually skip.
- What to wear
- Standard winter layers — the market spans two open squares in the Altstadt.
Frequently asked questions
- When does the Straubing Christmas market open in 2026?
- November 19, and it runs through December 23.
- Where is the Straubing Christmas market held?
- Across two connected historic squares, Ludwigsplatz and Theresienplatz, linking the Jakobsbrunnen fountain to the Dreifaltigkeitssäule column.
- Is there anything for kids?
- A children's train (Kindereisenbahn) runs on Ludwigsplatz throughout the market.
- Is there live music?
- Yes — a stage program brings live music Thursday through Saturday evenings.
- Free entry