Schönwälder Christmas Market

Germany's highest Christmas market invites you to enjoy atmospheric Advent moments in the Black Forest. Handicrafts, regional specialties, festive sounds, and lovingly decorated stalls create a pre-Christmas atmosphere.

Germany's highest Christmas market

When Advent arrives in the Black Forest, Schönwald transforms into a charming meeting place for Christmas lovers. Germany's highest Christmas market invites you to savor the excitement of the season in a special atmosphere. Around the village square, the town hall square, and in and around the Uhrmacher-Ketterer Hall, visitors can expect a lovingly crafted market experience with a regional character.

Crafts, treats, and regional specialties

More than 40 festively decorated market stalls invite you to browse and enjoy. Christmas delicacies, diverse handicrafts, and handmade decorations reflect the creativity and tradition of the region. From unique gift ideas to artisan work and regional specialties, the market offers a wide selection for the pre-Christmas season. At the local heritage association, a large Christmas raffle with attractive prizes entices visitors.

Schönwälder Christmas Sounds

A varied music program provides the perfect Advent mood. Under the motto "Schönwälder Christmas Sounds," many participants showcase their talents, creating a festive backdrop for the market bustle. Look forward to performances by:

- Gundi & Peter – Countrymusic & More

- Cellostudio Schwarzwald

- Performance by the Richard-Dorer School

- Schönwald Music Association

- Alphorn players Schönwald

The musical performances accompany visitors throughout the evening, lending the Christmas market its special atmosphere.

Christmas joy for the whole family

Families and children can also enjoy numerous program points. Various interactive activities provide entertaining variety, including:

- Face painting for children

- Christmas postcards to color and send

- The Christmas story with Anja Maier

- Christmas market puzzles and much more

Of course, Saint Nicholas is also expected at the Christmas market along with his companion Knecht Ruprecht, handing out small gifts to the youngest visitors.

Advent experience in the High Black Forest

The dedication of many clubs, businesses, and volunteers gives the Christmas market its distinctive character. The special atmosphere, diverse offerings, and warm hospitality make the Schönwälder Christmas Market a popular meeting place during Advent. In addition to the main market area, Sattler's Laden invites you to stroll, enjoy, and linger. The successful blend of tradition, regional identity, and social togetherness turns Germany's highest Christmas market into a special destination for guests from near and far.