About

Christmas Village is FREE to the public for the majority of days it is open. The whole festival grounds are free to the public on every single weekday the event is running. 

The outdoor area around the majestic Glühwein Pyramide is always open and free to visit for the public, a small admission fee is charged for the heated tent only on some weekend days.

To enter the heated festival tent on the charging weekends, a Season Pass needs to be purchased at the entrance of the tent. Kids under 18 are free of charge, adults over 18 pay $ 5.00! Once you purchased your Holiday Pass for the season, you can enjoy unlimited re-entries into the festival tent.

FREE Admission: Preview Weekend (November 23^rd and 24^th, 2024) - $5.00 Season Pass admission (18+, kids are free) for the remaining weekend days. Season Pass is good for the rest of season.

Public Transportation

Do you live in Baltimore? Why not end the discussion about who will be the dedicated driver when being out with your friends for a glass of mulled wine? Just use public transportation! There are plenty of options available:

Bus: Please check https://mta.maryland.gov for the current bus schedules. Buses stop at the Baltimore Visitor Center and just across the street from Christmas Village at Light St. & Lee St SB. 

Scooters: Jump on one of scooters and make your way to Christmas Village.  

Charm City Circulator: Take the Purple Route of the Charm City Circulator and hop off at the Baltimore Visitor Center (stop #301) to enjoy a free ride to Christmas Village.

Metro: From the subway station Charles Center Metro S/B, Christmas Village can be reached within a short walking distance (about 11 min).

Light Rail: The light rails station Camden/LT Rail is located within a short walking distance (about 12 min).

Marc Train: From the Marc Train station Camden Station Marc, Christmas Village is within a short walking distance (about 11 min.).

Train: Book a train to Baltimore to arrive at Penn Station, with easy access to the Light Rail and Metro!

How to get to Christmas Village by car:

Are you driving to Christmas Village and want to park in walking distance to the market? Check out our exclusive parking deal for our visitors.

Looking for Holiday markets in Washington D.C. or Annapolis? Why not drive up to Baltimore to experience the authentic German Christmas flair with authentic European food and drinks by the water. Christmas Village in Baltimore is only a 45 minute drive away from Washington D.C. and Annapolis.

Gaitherburg, MD and Frederick, MD are only 50 minutes away from Charm City.

Do you live further away but would like to visit Christmas Village? Make a weekend trip to Baltimore and experience the holiday light displays and authentic German holiday festivals right at the Inner Harbor. Check out our hotel recommendations below for accommodation. 

The market area is accessible by wheelchair.

Some Vendor Shops allow shoppers inside the kiosk and have a step up to get inside. To gain access to kiosks with a step, you can call our accessibility hotline for assistance from November 22 through December 24 during opening hours: 443 278 3201. 

An attendant with a portable ramp will escort you into those kiosks for the duration of your visit.

Accessible parking is available at Harbor Court Garage across the street from Christmas Village in Baltimore.

Since most vendors are located inside the heated festival tent, Christmas Village will be open during almost all weather conditions. Nevertheless, we are not a rain and shine event per se. The event will close early on heavy rain/snow days and will be completely closed when the weather conditions are supposed to be horrible throughout the day.

We will keep you updated on the website and our Social Media Channels (@bmorechristmas) in case we are planning to close early.

There is plenty of space around the venue and the Inner Harbor in general to leave your bike. As a courtesy to fellow visitors, we kindly ask you to lock your bike nearby before entering the festival venue, even if you are just strolling the outdoor area. Needless to say, bikes are strictly not permitted inside the festival tent.

Feel free to bring your dog! Christmas Village in Baltimore is a dog-friendly event. We allow dogs in the whole outdoor area and large parts of the indoor tent area (exception: dogs are not allowed in the Käthe Wohlfahrt vending area). Please keep in mind that the tent area gets pretty crowded on weekend days, which might be uncomfortable for your dog.

Outside food and beverages are not permitted at Christmas Village in Baltimore.

Alcoholic beverages need to be purchased at the event and consumed on the event grounds.

Christmas Village in Baltimore is a smoke & vape free event.

Christmas Village is a family-friendly event, so make sure to bring the whole family down including the youngest in their strollers! Please note: Strollers are not allowed in the Käthe Wohlfahrt vending tent, so please make sure to park your stroller before entering this German Christmas wonderland!

Are you looking for kids activities this holiday season in Baltimore? Take a ride on our historic carousel or enjoy a birds-eye view of the Inner Harbor on our 65-foot Ferris Wheel. Don't forget to take pictures with our beloved mascot Gingy, the Gingerbread Man.

Make sure to check out our event calendar for more details.

Yes! We are looking for enthusiastic workers to join our team. Fill out our employment interest form. 

Losing something on a family trip is a bummer, but it can happen. Make sure to stop by at the Christmas Village Info Booth to check if your belongings have been turned in. If not, leave your contact info to make sure we can contact you in case it turns up after you have left. A staff member will assist you in dealing with the police if necessary. 

Vice versa, be kind and hand in all things you find because a) it’s the decent thing to do, b) it’s Christmas, and c) you know what they say about karma.

If you have been to Christmas markets in Germany, you might know the Glühwein mugs which change their layout every year. We have them too! Glühwein and our spiked hot beverages are served exclusively in those mugs. They are optional for non-alcoholic beverages.

In comparison to Germany, we do not have a mug return system. Once bought, the mug is yours to take home. They are beautiful and a great eye catcher on your shelf!

A tour to Christmas Village in Baltimore is the MUST do for your motorcoach group tour catalogue!

EVENT

Being built after a German style Christmas market, Christmas Village in Baltimore is a combination of an indoor and outdoor event. Our center point is the 180x60' heated festival tent which accommodates the event stage, a large vending area of famous German vendor Käthe Wohlfahrt, our indoor Beer Garden, and over 30 international vendors selling international holiday gifts, authentic German foods and drinks, jewelry and high-quality arts and crafts. The outdoor area, with its additional 15 wooden vending booths and an extensive outdoor food court, and thousands of twinkling lights, brings the original German Christmas charm to Baltimore.

New highlight since 2019: a 30' high Christmas Tower from the Ore Mountain region of Germany which sells the largest variety of Glühwein, mulled wine, ever served at Christmas Village!

Being situated at Baltimore's most popular sightseeing places - the Inner Harbor -, our venue combines the comfort of an onsite bus stop, close bus parking facilities and a whole lot more to do around the city for the Holiday season!

VENUE

Address

West Shore Park, Inner Harbor (501 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA)

Bus Stop

Right at our venue at the Unloading/Loading lane at the former Baltimore Visitor Center (401 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA)

Bus Parking

Just 2 miles away at James Street (for more info click here) 

Attractions around 

There's plenty to do at the Inner Harbor - click here for more info!

Driving Times

Harrisburg – 1.5 hrs, New York  – 3 hrs, Pittsburgh – 4 hrs, Philadelphia – 2 hrs, Richmond – 2.5 hrs, Washington, D.C. – 1 hr

FOOD PACKAGES

We offer a range of food and admission packages for our motorcoach operator customers!

All packages are only suggestions; please let us know if you are interested in a different kind of package. Our friendly staff is happy to arrange a custom tailored package which fits the needs and wishes of you and your customers! Just schmalz@baltimore-christmas.com us!

Weekend Admission for Motorcoach Group Tours  

This includes admission to the heated Christmas Village festival tent (multiple re-entries) and VIP serving at the admission line.

Price per person incl. tax: $ 3

"Christmas-Full-of-Joy" Food package (valid weekdays) 

This includes German lunch (Bratwurst with a crispy roll and Sauerkraut), a cup of hot chocolate with topping, a cup of hot Gluhwine (mulled wine - non alcoholic alternatives), VIP serving on all food lines, and a Christmas Village souvenir mug to take home. 

Price per person incl. tax: $ 35

"Christmas-Full-of-Joy" Food package (valid weekends) 

This includes admission to the heated Christmas Village festival tent (multiple re-entries), German lunch (Bratwurst with a crispy roll and Sauerkraut), a cup of hot chocolate with topping, a cup of hot Glühwein (mulled wine - non alcoholic alternatives), VIP serving on all food/admission lines, and a Christmas Village souvenir mug to take home. 

Price per person incl. tax: $ 38

QUESTIONS AND BOOKING

Are you interested in bringing a motorcoach tour to the Christmas Village and need assistance with directions, parking, booking your food package or anything else?

Send an e-mail to schmalz@baltimore-christmas.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible to plan your trip!

We are looking forward welcoming you at the Christmas Village in Baltimore!

Keep yourself and others safe! Please stay home if you're sick, wear a face mask and sanitize your hands.

Exposure to COVID-19 is an inherent risk in any public location where people are present; we cannot guarantee you will not be exposed during your visit. The CDC advises that older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from Coronavirus. Guests should evaluate their own risk in determining whether to attend. People who show no symptoms can spread Coronavirus if they are infected, any interaction with the general public poses an elevated risk of being exposed to Coronavirus. By coming to the market, you acknowledge and agree that you assume these inherent risks associated with attendance.