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Shooting star market 2025

From November 25 to December 23, 2025, you are once again invited to stroll, wander and enjoy at the Sternschnuppenmarkt. Let the magical atmosphere get you in the mood for Christmas!

View of shooting star market with illuminated lilies

The pre-Christmas period in Wiesbaden is inextricably linked with the Sternschnuppenmarkt. From 25 November to 23 December, numerous Christmas stalls, a stage program and offers for children await you on Schlossplatz and in front of the Marktkirche.

Children's shooting star market

The popular Kindersternschnuppenmarkt opens its doors on Luisenplatz. A colorful program with craft activities, Christmas stories and live music awaits young guests on the Winter Magic Stage. Also on offer are the shooting star express and, of course, the children's carousel. Stroll through the enchanted gnome forest and discover its mystical inhabitants. Twinkling lights and enchanting illuminated figures create a fairytale atmosphere that will make the eyes of young and old alike light up.

Ferris wheel & Hessian Winterstubb

The anticipation of Christmas can also be felt on Mauritiusplatz: In the WinterStubb you will be spoiled with Hessian specialties and from the Ferris wheel you can enjoy the view from a height of 45 meters over the festively decorated city centre.

Christmas tree in the Kurhaus

As every year, a very special Christmas tree awaits you in the foyer of the Kurhaus! The poinsettia - Euphorbia pulcherrima - also known as the Advent star or Christmas star, is a plant species from the spurge family. And it is precisely these 2,000 red poinsettias that make up the special Christmas tree that lights up the foyer of the Kurhaus in a wonderful red.

Guided Christmas tours in Wiesbaden

Let the Wiesbaden tour guides enchant you with Wiesbaden at Christmas!

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