Stay for the festival

Hotels in Indianapolis around 21 November to 24 December 2026, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

Holidu hotels for these dates from USD 154/night Expedia hotels for these dates LateRooms hotels in Indianapolis from 48/night
Editor's tip. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays outside the last week before Christmas. Weekend shuttles are free, and the real-ice rink sits beside the huts.

Know before you go

EntryFree entry
Hours2026: Wed and Thu 16:00 to 21:00, Fri and Sat 12:00 to 21:00, Sun 12:00 to 20:00; closed Mon, Tue, Thanksgiving; 25 Nov and 21 to 23 Dec 12:00 to 21:00; 24 Dec 12:00 to 16:00

What to eat there

  • Raclette
  • Wurst and pretzels
  • Oven-baked rolls filled with cheese and meat or vegetables
  • Käsekuchen (German cheesecake made with quark)
  • Glühwein, Glühbier and Feuerzangenbowle

Good to know

  • In Carmel, about 15 miles north of downtown Indianapolis
  • Food, drink and gifts are sourced from Germany and German-speaking countries
  • German artisans demonstrate woodworking and glassblowing

Sources: carmelchristkindlmarkt.com/food-gifts/whats-on-tap

Plan the days around it

Eat your way around Indianapolis while you are in town

Carmel Christkindlmarkt runs 21 November to 24 December. These are the food tours and tastings in Indianapolis to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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Location

Address: 10 Carter Green, Carmel, IN, Indianapolis

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