Shooting star market
Thanks to the shooting star market, Wiesbaden will once again be transformed into a real Christmas dream from November 25 to December 23. The 23rd shooting star market on Schlossplatz and in front of the Marktkirche will once again invite you to enjoy the pre-Christmas hustle and bustle with numerous sales and food stalls.
The 23rd Sternschnuppenmarkt takes place on Schlossplatz and in front of the Marktkirche from November 25 to December 23 and invites you to enjoy the pre-Christmas hustle and bustle in an atmospheric setting. The Sternschnuppenmarkt comprises more than 100 stalls, including stalls selling arts and crafts, numerous food stalls and the traditional children's carousel.
Around 20 illuminated lilies and the four illuminated gates at the entrances to the market provide the festive and atmospheric lighting for the shooting star market. There are also 20 small lilies in the pedestrian zone and 51 along Wilhelmstrasse. In addition, stars, snowflakes and fairy lights in trees provide a glittering effect. Of course, as with all lighting effects at Christmas time, environmentally friendly LED fairy lights and LED bulbs are used to illuminate the shooting star market.
Christmas crib
Directly in front of the Christmas tree every year is the so-called "city crib", which depicts the stable of Bethlehem.
Opening hours Christmas Market Wiesbaden 2025
- Monday to Thursday: 10.30 am to 9 pm
- Friday and Saturday: 10.30 am to 9.30 pm
- Sunday: 12 noon to 9 pm
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.
Wiesbaden on Ice
In the 2025/2026 winter season, the Bowling Green in front of the Kurhaus will once again be transformed into Germany's largest mobile ice rink from November 26 to January 11, 2026. Ice times and curling rinks as well as tickets for the shows can already be booked online.
New Year's Eve gala in the Kurhaus
In keeping with celebrated tradition, the Kurhaus Wiesbaden invites you to a glittering New Year's Eve gala - amidst the prestigious elegance of this special venue. From 8.30 p.m., "Master of Ceremonies" Chris Scheler will guide guests through a varied program of live music, live acts and highlights such as the dazzling midnight show over the Bowling Green. In nine halls and lounges, guests can look forward to four bands, two DJs, aerial artistry, a large raffle, various bars and lounges as well as exclusive culinary offerings. Gala tickets are available from 154 euros - including wine, sparkling wine, beer (also non-alcoholic) and soft drinks all night long. Premium tickets are available for 375 euros and include a seated gala dinner with an exclusive 4-course menu including drinks and wine accompaniment as well as direct access to the gala afterwards. In the VIP Kids Club, up to 80 children aged six to 14 can celebrate their own New Year's Eve party, supervised by eight professional supervisors (from 82 euros / child).