FAQ
Frequently asked questions
The Rüdesheim Christmas Market of the Nations is open daily from 19 November to 23 December 2026. From Monday to Thursday and on Sundays, opening hours are 11:00 AM–8:00 PM. On Fridays and Saturdays, the market is open from 11:00 AM–9:00 PM.
No, admission to the Rüdesheim Christmas Market of Nations is free.
We recommend avoiding rucksacks and large bags.
In principle, yes, but we recommend that you do the animals a favour and leave them at home, especially at weekends.
The town hall of Rüdesheim am Rhein will receive all found items from us.
Plan your journey and use public transport. The railway station is less than five minutes’ walk from the Christmas market.
Due to the high number of visitors and the general traffic situation in Rüdesheim’s Old Town, we generally recommend travelling by public transport.
Find an overview of all available parking facilities here:
https://www.ruedesheim.de/parken-in-ruedesheim
Parking in designated residents’ parking areas around the Rüdesheim Christmas Market of Nations is not permitted. Avoid searching for a parking space unnecessarily and observe the restricted areas. Regular checks will be carried out.
We will be happy to put you in touch with our exhibiting companies. You can contact us by e-mail at personal@ruedesheimer-weihnachtsmarkt.de or by telephone on 06722/910 245.
The list of exhibitors, market vendors, and fairground operators for the current Rüdesheim Christmas Market of the Nations will be published after the allocation process has been completed, approximately 10 weeks before the opening day.
Applications for the Rüdesheim Christmas Market of the Nations must be submitted in writing using the official application form only and addressed to WM Weihnachtsmarkt der Nationen GmbH. For further details, please see:(Kontakt -> Aussteller Infos)
No. Throughout the Christmas Market, the organiser exercises the right to control access and activities across the entire event site. All commercial and editorial filming and photography (including TV, press, social media, and production companies) require prior approval.
Filming by professional crews without prior approval is not permitted.
Private individuals may take photos and videos for personal, non-commercial use.