Overview
- Nuremberg confirms the Christkindlesmarkt opening prolog for November 28 led by newly elected Christkind Nora Falk, with VAG doubling U1 service to ease access.
- Potsdam rebrands its event as “Potsdamer Weihnachtszauber,” shifts the main area to Bassinplatz and Luisenplatz, adopts neutral lighting, and designates a daily quiet hour from 18:00 to 19:00.
- Brandenburg markets outline inclusive features: Cottbus brings back an ice rink through January 4 with low-background music and largely barrier-free access; Frankfurt (Oder) schedules family days and fire shows; Brandenburg an der Havel adds a tree-lighting and a visit by a decorated heritage tram inviting people with disabilities.
- NRW highlights skating attractions: Cologne’s “Heinzels Wintermärchen” operates November 24 to January 4, Düsseldorf’s “Kö on Ice” runs November 7 to January 11, Herne’s Cranger Weihnachtszauber offers a 1,000‑sqm rink November 20 to December 30, with additional rinks in Lippstadt, Bad Oeynhausen and Monheim.
- In Bavaria and Baden‑Württemberg, Ingolstadt’s market runs November 25 to December 22 with an ice arena and a calm Winter Lounge through January 6, while Ulm (November 24 to December 24) and Neu‑Ulm’s medieval market (November 28 to December 22) publish full performance lineups and children’s programs.