Bethmännchen
small marzipan and almond biscuits typical of Frankfurt.
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Frankfurt am Main · Germany
Frankfurt Christmas Market
Frankfurter Weihnachtsmarkt
23 Nov – 22 Dec 2026 Official
Official websiteDates and hours may change. Check them on the market's official site.
Key facts
| City | Frankfurt am Main |
|---|---|
| Country | Germany |
| Location | Frankfurt am Main, Germany |
| Dates | 23 Nov – 22 Dec 2026 Official |
| Opening hours | Mon–Sat 10:00–21:00; Sun 11:00–21:00 |
| Official website | Official website |
| Source | Source |
| Map pin | 50.11388, 8.68027. Approximate location from the sources used for this page. |
About the market
The Frankfurter Weihnachtsmarkt is one of Germany's oldest Christmas markets, with a documented history going back to 1393. In that era the market served a practical purpose: residents bought supplies before winter. Unlike regular fairs, only Frankfurt residents were allowed to run stalls. Today it is a large annual open-air market that runs through Advent, from late November until 22 December. It covers a wide part of the old town, including Römerberg in front of the historic Römer town hall, Paulsplatz, Friedrich-Stoltze-Platz, the Hauptwache and the Mainkai on the river. It receives about three million visitors a year. The market has affiliated events abroad, most notably the Frankfurt Christmas Market in Birmingham, England, a twin city of Frankfurt. Visit Frankfurt, the city tourism office, gives the 2026 dates as 23 November to 22 December.
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Traditions and specialities
What is particular here
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