Rothenburg's Reiterlesmarkt, with 61 stalls around the Marktplatz, runs from 20 November to 23 December 2026 and is closed on Totensonntag. 1 Christmas market in Rothenburg ob der Tauber in our guide this season.
- 1 market
- First opens Nov 20
- Last closes Dec 23
20 Nov to 23 Dec
Alt-Rothenburger Reiterlesmarkt
A market of 61 stalls between the Rathaus and St. Jakob, opened each year when the Reiterle rides onto the Marktplatz on horseback and the tree is lit.
| When | 20 Nov to 23 Dec |
|---|---|
| Where | Marktplatz, Grüner Markt, Kirchplatz and the Lichthof at the Rathaus |
| Opening hours | Sunday to Thursday 11:00 to 19:00, Friday and Saturday 11:00 to 20:00; closed on Sunday 22 November (Totensonntag). |
| Getting there | By rail, travel to Würzburg or Ansbach and change to a regional train via Steinach to Rothenburg; the old town is a walk from the station. |
| Eat and drink | Lebkuchen, Schneeballen, Glühwein |
Getting to Rothenburg ob der Tauber
The town's tourist office gives the distance to Frankfurt am Main as 175 km.
Nearest city in our guide: Frankfurt, with its food festivals and where to eat.
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