Free Offers
From the Christmas tree at the Kurhaus to organ concerts and the THermine shuttle—you can enjoy these highlights for free!
Christmas tree in 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 over 2,000 red poinsettias that make up the special Christmas tree that lights up the foyer of the Kurhaus in a wonderful red.
This atmospheric tradition has been an integral part of the pre-Christmas activities at the Kurhaus for over 25 years. With a height of over eight meters, it is unique in its kind and a beloved landmark of the Kurhaus during the Christmas season.
Shooting Star Shuttle Schedule
On Advent weekends—from Friday through Sunday, November 27 through December 20—the THermine tourist train connects the highlights of Wiesbaden’s Christmas-themed downtown—running every 30 minutes, eight times a day, free of charge!
The first ride departs at 1:30 p.m. from Mauergasse/Dern’sches Gelände, and the last ride departs at 5:00 p.m.
The Sternschnuppen Shuttle stops at the following stops:
| Stop | First trip | Last trip |
| Dern's Lot/Corner of Mauergasse , Sternschnuppen Market |
1:30 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
| Mauergasse – WinterStubb | 1:33 p.m. | 5:03 p.m. |
| Nassauer Hof - Wiesbaden on Ice | 1:40 p.m. | 5:10 p.m. |
| Rheinstraße/Luisenplatz – Children’s Shooting Star Market |
1:45 p.m. | 5:15 p.m. |
Organ Music During Market Hours
Every Saturday at 11:30 a.m., a short, free concert awaits you at the Marktkirche—during Advent on November 28, December 5, December 12, and December 19. Thomas Jörg Frank and Hans Uwe Hielscher will perform works ranging from Bach to Handel, as well as their own compositions. The exception is December 25, when the program will feature Christmas organ music instead at 4:00 p.m.
More free offers:
- On Advent Saturdays (opens in a new tab), buses and trains in the Wiesbaden city area run free of charge—perfect for exploring the Christmas-themed city at a leisurely pace
- The Sternschnuppenmarkt features an extensive program (opens in a new tab) with live music, stage shows, and exhibitions
- The Children’s Sternschnuppenmarkt (opens in a new tab) also features an exciting stage program, various craft activities, and free cookie baking with Backhaus Schröer (December 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
- Children up to age 12 can skate for free at Wiesbaden on Ice (opens in a new tab) on weekdays during the holidays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.