Landshut Christmas market: Advent at Ringelstecherwiese

From the second half of November, Landshut Christmas market welcomes visitors to Ringelstecherwiese. Among festively decorated stalls and twinkling arches of light, the air is filled with the aromas of mulled wine, gingerbread, roasted chestnuts and savoury specialities. Above the market rise the distinctive silhouettes of St Martin’s Basilica and Trausnitz Castle.

The stalls offer Christmas decorations, Nativity accessories, arts and crafts, and gift ideas. The large Christmas Ferris wheel provides a different perspective: its partially enclosed gondolas carry you above the festive scene, offering views across the illuminated market and Landshut’s old town.

Ice skating at Landshut Christmas market

You can skate without refrigerated ice on the synthetic rink or try your hand at Bavarian curling. A children’s carousel and a nostalgic miniature railway provide additional entertainment for younger visitors. The lovingly designed Nativity scene offers a peaceful contrast to the colourful market activity.

Christmas lights and Nativity scenes in Landshut’s old town

Beyond Ringelstecherwiese, Landshut becomes a festively decorated Advent city. A walk-through XXL Christmas bauble glows outside the town hall, while the Landshut Nativity Trail leads through churches, shops and other locations in the city centre. As the participating locations and exhibitions may change, check the current route before your visit.

An arts and crafts market in the old town adds to the seasonal attractions. Exhibitors present handmade products, decorations and gift ideas, with some demonstrating their skills directly at their stalls. Current information about the markets, Nativity Trail and accompanying programme is available on the Landshut Advent City website.

At weekends during Advent, the free Bockerlbahn shuttle usually connects the old town with the Christmas market on Ringelstecherwiese. This makes it easy to combine both areas. Check the current operating times before your visit.

Travelling to Landshut Christmas market by rail

Travel by rail to Landshut Hauptbahnhof. From there, take a local bus to the Ländtorplatz stop. The Christmas market on Ringelstecherwiese is then just a few minutes away on foot.