Christmas market highlights 2025: The plan for festive days in Donau-Ries!

Christmas market highlights 2025: The plan for festive days in Donau-Ries!

November is often dreary and gray, but the anticipation of the Christmas markets in the Donau-Ries district brings rays of hope into the dark season. This beloved tradition has found a permanent place in the run-up to Christmas since its origins in the late medieval markets that took place in cities such as Vienna and Munich. This year too, numerous markets are planned in the region, which will feature colorful stalls and a festive atmosphere. Loud Augsburger Allgemeine The Christmas market season is about to begin, and here are some standout dates:

• Amerzingen: Dorfweihnacht am 29. November, Eröffnung durch den Nikolaus um 16 Uhr, bis 20 Uhr geöffnet.
• Donauwörth: Eröffnung am 20. November um 17 Uhr durch Oberbürgermeister Jürgen Sorré, Motto „Weihnachtsduft“. Öffnungszeiten bis 21. Dezember.
• Nördlingen: Romantischer Weihnachtsmarkt vom 28. November bis 23. Dezember, täglich geöffnet.
• Mertingen: Weihnachtsmarkt am 6. und 7. Dezember, das Vergnügen beginnt an beiden Tagen ab 17 Uhr.

These markets not only offer a wonderful variety of Christmas items, but also culinary delicacies such as mulled wine and gingerbread. Christmas markets are a place of gathering and enjoyment. One or two crafts can also be purchased on this occasion, with quality and regionality being very important. More than 1,500 Christmas markets open their doors in Germany every year and are extremely popular.

A look at the offers

Traditional items and regional specialties are offered for sale at the markets. The offerings range from handicrafts to festive food and drinks that perfectly round off the pre-Christmas ambience. The Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt and the Dresden Striezelmarkt are the heavyweights among the markets that attract tourists across Germany. But there is also a lot on offer in the Donau-Ries district, be it the “mulled wine market” in Harburg or the “Rain Castle Christmas”.

Preparations are in full swing and the organizers are already looking forward to the visitors. The security concept is taken seriously, especially in view of the incidents in recent years. Security precautions have been tightened to guarantee a carefree celebration. The motto of the markets is clear: enjoyment and safety should go hand in hand.

Another aspect that should not go unmentioned here is the liveliness and social aspect that the Christmas markets offer. They are a popular meeting place where you can chat with friends and family over a glass of mulled wine. This not only supports the local economy, but also strengthens the sense of community.

Get involved!

The opportunity has been created for anyone who has information about other Christmas markets to get involved. Markets not listed are welcome redaktion@donauwoerther-zeitung.de or redaktion@rieser-nachrichten.de be sent. It is important to share this festive time with everyone and expand the offering.

The anticipation for the Christmas markets couldn't be greater. It will once again be a very special start to the year, in which traditions, modern demands and unforgettable experiences harmonize perfectly. Winter may be here, but with the Christmas markets the warmth and light is coming back to our cities. Let's look forward to a contemplative time!