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 2026
| 18.11.-19.11.2026 | Martini Market Schaffhausen (CH) |
| 13.11.-14.11.2026 | Radolfzell Festival of Lights (DE) |
| 15.11.-23.12.2026 | Bregenz Christmas Market (AT) |
| 13.11.-23.12.2026 | Weihnachtsdorf Friedrichshafen (DE) |
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| 18.11.-05.01.2026 | Winterzauber auf der Insel Mainau (D) |
| 18.11.-31.03.2026 | WinterSeeLeuchten Konstanz (DE) |
| 18.11.2026 | Hallau Evening Shopping “Iichaufe z’Hallau” (CH) |
| 20.11.-21.11.2026 | Blosengelmarkt Arts & Crafts Christmas Market (AT) |
| 20.11.-22.11.2026 | Medieval christmas market Schloss Laufen (CH) |
| 20.11.-23.12.2026 | Dornbirn Christmas Market (AT) |
| 21.11.2026 | Neunkirch Advent Market (CH) |
| 28.11.2026 | Hüttwilen St Nicholas Market (CH) |
| 21.11.2026 | Illmensee Christmas Magic (DE) |
| 21.11.2026 | Sipplingen Winter Magic (DE) |
| 21.11.-22.11.2026 | Christmas Market at the Tobel-Tägerschen Commandery (CH) |
| 24.11.2026 | Wittenbach Christmas Market (CH) |
| 25.11.2026, 02.-09.12.2026 | Uhldingen-Mühlhofen Advent Get-Together (DE) |
| 26.11.-20.12.2026 | Lindau Harbour Christmas Market (DE) |
| 26.11.-24.12.2026 | St.Gallen City of Stars (CH) |
| 26.11.-24.12.2026 | St.Gallen Christmas Market (CH) |
| 26.11.-23.12.2026 | Konstanz Christmas Market by the Lake (DE) |
| 27.11.-28.11.2026 | Meersburg Christmas Market (DE) |
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| 27.11.-29.11.2026 | Bischofszell Advent Market (CH) |
| 27.11.-20.12.2026 | Lake Constance Christmas in Friedrichshafen (DE) |
| 26.11.-24.12.2026 | Christmas in Feldkirch (AT) |
| 27.11.- 06.12.2026 | Christmas at Tettnang Palace (DE)
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| 27.11.- 23.12. 2026 | Wasserburg Advent Market (DE) |
| 28.11.2026 | Reichenau Christmas Market (DE) |
| 28.11.2026 | Allensbach Christmas Market (DE) |
| 28.11.2026 | Stettfurt Christmas Market (CH) |
| 28.11.2026 | Arbon Christkindli Market (CH) |
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| 28.11.2026 | Wangen Winter Magic (DE) |
| 28.11.2026 | Advent Market & Church Concert at Lindenplatz and St Agatha Church (DE) |
| 28.11.2026 | Wilhelmsdorf Christmas Market (DE) |
| 28.11.-29.11.2026 | Hagnau Advent Market (DE) |
| 28.11.-29.11.2026 | Engen Christmas Market (DE) |
| 28.11.-29.11.2026 | Salem Christmas Market (DE) |
| 28.11.-29.11.2026 | Romanshorn St Nicholas Market (CH) |
| 28.11.-29.11.2026 | Meßkirch Castle Christmas Market (DE) |
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| 29.11.2026 | Christkindle Market in Heudorf im Hegau (DE) |
| 29.11.2026 | Aach St Nicholas Market (CH) |
| 29.11.2026 | Christmas Market at Fischingen Abbey (CH) |
| 29.11.2026 | Advent Music at the Abbey Church, Allensbach (DE) |
| 29.11.2026 | “Music is the Language of Angels” Concert at the Minster of St Mary and St Mark (DE) |
| 02.12.-03.01.2027 | Märlistadt Stein am Rhein (CH) |
| 02.12.-06.12.2026 | Indoor Christmas Market at the Zollhaus in Bodman-Ludwigshafen (DE) |
| 03.12.-06.12.2026 | Radolfzell Christmas Market (DE) |
| 03.12.-06.12.2026 | Advent in the Palace Courtyard, Friedrichshafen (DE) |
| 03.12.-23.12.2026 | Singen Christmas Market (DE) |
| 04.12.-05.12.2026 | Pfullendorf Advent Magic (DE) |
| 04.12.-05.12.2026 | Nonnenhorn Christmas Market (DE) |
| 04.12.-06.12.2026 | Wil Christmas Market (CH) |
| 04.12.-06.12.2026 | Markdorf Christmas Market (DE) |
| 05.12.2026 | Thayngen Christmas Market (CH) |
| 05.12.2026 | Amriswil Christmas Market (CH) |
| 05.12.2026 | Gaienhofen Christmas Market (DE) |
| 05.12.2026 | Ostrach Advent Market (DE) |
| 06.12.2026 | Rorschach Christmas Market (CH) |
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| 06.12.2026 | Bermatingen Arts & Crafts Market (DE) |
| 06.12.2026 | Frickingen Advent Magic (DE) |
| 06.12.2026 | Steckborn Christmas Market (CH) |
| 10.12.2026 | St Nicholas Market Altstätten (CH) |
| 10.12.2026 | Rielasingen-Worblingen Christmas Market (DE) |
| 10.12.-20.12.2026 | Überlingen Christmas Market (DE) |
| 11.12.-13.12.2026 | Kreuzlingen Christmas Market (CH) |
| 11.12.-13.12.2026 | Christmas Concert by the Choirs of the Protestant School Schloss Gaienhofen, Melanchthon Church, Gaienhofen (DE) |
| 13.12.2026 | Christmas Market at Moos Harbour (DE) |
| 12.12.2026 | Aadorf Christmas Market (CH) |
| 12.12.2026 | Christmas Market at Herdern Castle (CH) |
| 12.12.-13.12.2026 | Forest Christmas at Waldwelt Skywalk Allgäu (DE) |
| 12.12.-13.12.2026 | Weinfelden Advent Market (CH) |
| 12.12.-13.12.2026 | Vaduz Christmas Market (LI) |
| 12.12.-13.12.2026 | Schaffhausen Christmas Market (CH) |
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| 12.12.-13.12.2026 | Immenstaad Christmas Market (DE) |
| 13.12.2026 | Hilzingen Christmas Market (DE) |
| 18.12.-20.12.2026 |
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| 20.12.2026 | Beach Christmas Sipplingen (DE) |
| 27.11.-06.01.2026 | Meersburg Festival of Lights & Twelfth Night Magic (DE) |
Christmas Cruises 2026
| from November on | Winter Brunch Cruises on the Lower Lake and Rhine (URh) |
| 20.11.-19.12.2026 |
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| to the Constance Christmas market | Lake Constance Catamaran (between Konstanz and Friedrichshafen) |
| 26.11.-20.12.2026 | Christmas Cruise aboard MS Austria from Bregenz and Lindau (Vorarlberg Lines) |
| 28.11.-20.12.2026 | Advent Cruises from Konstanz and Lindau (Bodensee-Schiffsbetriebe) |
Event information is subject to change and provided without guarantee.
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