Winter & Christmas markets on Lake Constance
Limitless christmas at Lake Constance
Bodensee Region is a quintessential summer holiday, but for those who appreciate the winter season, this is one of the best times to visit for value and activities.
For all those who love the frosty season, now is the perfect time to visit: look forward to a magical winter adventure and attractive deals! Christmas markets along the shore, on islands, amidst snowy mountain peaks or in baroque castles enchant visitors. And it's not just the scent of mulled wine and cinnamon, but also the Christmas ships that sail across the wintry lake and connect the Christmas markets with each other. And Christmas arrangements round off a winter vacation in the four-country region in style. Discover Christmas traditions, customs and culinary delights from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein.
Christmas is a special time for enjoyment ...
… on that we can all agree. As spiced mulled wine fills the crisp air, the village people are busy cooking and baking your favorite holiday treats.
And despite the close proximity of Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein to each other, each country is proud of their own traditional Christmas specialties, so it’s a good idea to visit as many holiday markets and festivities as you can!
Kässpätzle, Kässpatzn, Käsknöpfle, Chäschnöpfli ...
they all mean the same thing … more Cheese Dumplings, please! The delicious dish made from flour, fresh eggs, herbs and cheese has a different name on almost every Christmas market on Lake Constance.
Why is that? Well, Cheese Spaetzle is not just cheese spaetzle! In each country, this typical dish is prepared a bit differently: In Liechtenstein, the Käsknöpfle are served with fresh applesauce. In Switzerland and Austria, a blend of three or four mountain cheeses plays an important role in this recipe topped with crispy onions. And the German side is particularly proud of their Swabian spaetzle. Order up and dig in!
Specialities Everyone Must Try!
- Germany: Schupfnudeln (finger-shaped potato dumplings), Dinnele (thin-crust flatbreads with different savory toppings) and Winzerglühwein (hot mulled wine)
- Austria: Heiße Maroni (hot, roasted chestnuts served streetside in a paper cone), Käseknödel (a soft cheese dumpling), Glühmost (a delicious hot apple cider drink) and Riebel (this dish is comfort food to the core, served as a savory or sweet polenta dish that’s also vegetarian)
- Switzerland: Biber from St. Gallen (gingerbread treats made from honey and filled with marzipan), Raclette and Fondue, Nusstorte (nut cake, looking more like a pie with a dense nutty filling and a buttery, flaky crust) and Glühbier „Heißer Schütz“ (from St. Gallen is hot spiced beer)
- The Principality of Liechtenstein: Käsknöpfle mit Apfelmus (cheese dumplings with apple sauce), Ribel (a warm polenta dish with milk, cream, sugar or also made with sour cheese) and Tatsch mit Kompott (mini pancakes served with warm fruit)
Magical Christmas markets and events on Lake Constance
If you are looking for a special destination for your Christmas market visit, then Lake Constance is the perfect choice. Here you will find more Christmas markets in one region than anywhere else! With 273 kilometers of shoreline and four countries, Lake Constance offers more than enough opportunities for Christmas, Advent and Christmas markets. These markets are among the most beautiful Christmas markets on Lake Constance and should definitely be visited.
Selected Christmas ships on Lake Constance
Experience the festive magic of Lake Constance on the Christmas ships! Whether on an atmospheric round trip, a cozy Advent cruise or in an exclusive pop-up restaurant on board - every cruise is an unforgettable winter experience. Treat yourself to a break from the hustle and bustle and enjoy the festively decorated ships, the glittering water and the special atmosphere on wintry Lake Constance. A must for every visitor to the lake during the Christmas season!
Suitable offers
Enjoy festive Christmas specials in regional hotels that will make your winter vacation dreams come true. And with the Bodensee Card PLUS - the all-inclusive ticket for your winter vacation on Lake Constance - your vacation will be even more relaxing.
An overview of the Christmas highlights
Around Lake Constance, visitors will find Christmas experiences in the smallest of spaces and at the highest level: events right on the lake, in historic old towns with special lighting, in baroque castles or on exclusive Christmas ships. Mulled wine, almonds and traditional Christmas specialties are now on the agenda and one winter highlight follows the next.
Which Christmas markets are taking place this year? Here is a comprehensive overview of the 2025 Christmas markets around Lake Constance.
Christmas markets & winter experiences 2025
| 12.11.-13.11.2025 | Martinimarket Schaffhausen |
| 15.11.-23.12.2025 | Bregenz Christmas |
| 16.11.-17.11.2025 | Wilchinger Chilbi and Jahrmarkt |
| 18.11.-5.01.2025 | Winter magic on Mainau Island |
| 18.11.-31.03.2026 | WinterSeeLeuchten Konstanz |
| 19.11.2025 | Hallauer evening Sale «Iichaufe z'Hallau» |
| 21.11.-22.11.2025 | Blosengelmarket with arts and crafts market |
| 21.11.-23.11.2025 | Medieval Christmas Market at Laufen Castle |
| 21.11.-23.12.2025 | Christkindlemarkt Dornbirn |
| 22.11.2025 | Advent Market Neunkirch |
| 22.11.2025 | Chlausmarket Hüttwilen |
| 22.11.-25.11.2025 | Tobel-Tägerschen Christmas market in the Komturei |
| 25.11.2025 | Wittenbach Christmas Market |
| 27.11.-29.11.2025 | Christmas market by lake Constance Gaienhofen |
| 27.11.-21.12.2025 | Lindau Harbor Christmas |
| 27.11.-24.12.2025 | St. Gallen Christmas Market |
| 27.11.-23.12.2025 | Chrsitmas Market at lake Constance Constance |
| 28.11.-29.11.2025 | Meersburg Christmas Market |
| 28.11.-29.11.2025 | Kressbronn Christmas Market |
| 28.11.-30.11.2025 | Advent Market Bischoffszell |
| 28.11.-30.11.2025 | Christmas market in Wasserburg am Inn |
| 28.11.-21.12.2025 | Lake Constance Christmas Market in Friedrichshafen |
| 28.11.-21.12.2025 | Christmas town Feldkirch |
| 29.11.2025 | Christmas Market Reichenau |
| 29.11.2025 | Christmas Market Allensbach |
| 29.11.2025 | Christmas Market Stettfurt |
| 29.11.2025 | Christkindlmarket Arbon |
| 29.11.-30.11.2025 | Neuhausen Advent Market and Sunday shopping |
| 29.11.-30.11.2025 | Christmas Market Salem |
| 29.11.-30.11.2025 | Christmas Market Engen |
| 29.11.-30.11.2025 | Advent Market Hagnau |
| 29.11.-30.11.2025 | St. Nicholas Market in Deggenhausertal-Wittenhofen |
| 29.11.-30.11.2025 | Chlausmarket Romanshorn |
| 29.11.-13.12.2025 | Christkindlimarkt St.Gallen |
| 29.11. / 06.12. / 1312. / 14.12. / 20.12. 2025 | Christmas Market Wangen |
| 30.11.2025 | Balgach Christmas Market |
| 30.11.2025 | Christkindlemarket in Heudorf |
| 30.11.2025 | Klosemarket Aach |
| 30.11.2025 | Christmas market at Fischingen Abbey |
| 3.12.-4.01.2025 | Märlistadt Stein am Rhein |
| 4.12.-23.12.2025 | Christmas Market Singen |
| 4.12.-7.12.2025 | Christkindlemarket Radolfzell |
| 5.12.-7.12.2025 | Christmas Market Wil |
| 5.12.-7.12.2025 | Christmas at Castle Tettnang |
| 5.12.-7.12.2025 | Markdorf Christmas Market |
| 5.12.-7.12.2025 | Christmas market at Heiligenberg Castle |
| 6.12.2025 | Christmas Market Thayngen |
| 6.12.2025 | Amriswil Christmas Market |
| 7.12.2025 | Christmas at Blumenfeld Castle |
| 7.12.2025 | Christmas Market Rorschach |
| 7.12.2025 | Bermatingen arts and crafts market |
| 9.12.2025 | Schönholzerswilen Christmas Market |
| 11.12.2025 | Klausmarket Altstätten |
| 11.12.2025 | Christmas Market Rielasingen-Worblingen |
| 11.-21.12.2025 | Überlingen Christmas Market |
| 12.-14.12.2025 | Christmas Market Kreuzlingen |
| 13.12.2025 | Advent concert on Mount Säntis |
| 13.12.2025 | Moos Harbor Christmas Market |
| 13.12.2025 | Aadorf Christmas Market |
| 13.12.2025 | Herdern Castle Christmas Market |
| 13.-14.12.2025 | Christmas in the forest Waldwelt Skywalk Allgäu |
| 13.-14.12.2025 | Christmas Market Vaduz |
| 13.-14.12.2025 | Advent Market Weinfelden |
| 13.-14.12.2025 | Schaffhausen Christmas Market |
| 13.-14.12.2025 | Chrischchindli Market in Schlaate |
| 13.-14.12.2025 | Immenstaad Christmas Market |
| 14.12.2025 | Christmas Market Hilzingen |
| 19.12.-21.12.2025 | Christmas Market Frauenfeld |
| 20.12.2025 | Christmas magic in Malbun |
| 28.12.-30.12.2025 | Meersburg Winter Festival |
Weihnachtsschiffe
| from 2.11.2025 | Winter brunch on Untersee and Rhine (URh) |
| 27.11.-23.12.2025 | Catamaran Lake Constance |
| 28.11.-21.12.2025 | Christmas ship MS Austria Bregenz and Lindau |
| 29.11.-21.12.2025 | Advent Cruises Constance and Lindau |
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