Unforgettable Christmas moments
Christmas market in the Ravenna Gorge
It's just part of Christmas: The cosy atmosphere, aromatic scents and unique flavours of the Christmas Market in the Ravenna Gorge. There are traditional arts and crafts, Christmas music and a wide range of food and drink to suit all tastes. The steep wooded hills of the Ravenna Gorge in Breitnau, the Galgenbühl at Hofgut Sternen and the 40-metre-high Höllental Railway viaduct frame this market.
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Christmas market in the Ravenna Gorge 2025
Opening hours
Opening hours and prices will appear here in autumn 2025.
Live from the Christmas market
Webcam with a view of the Ravenna Viaduct
Regional craftsmanship and Black Forest delicacies
Market stalls and offers in the Ravenna Gorge
When a magnificent stone viaduct rises above a snow-covered village of huts, illuminated by thousands of lights, and a train rushes through the gorge in a mist of red, blue and green, it's not a scene from a Harry Potter film, but a heavenly and magical reality. Every year, the Christmas market in the Ravenna Gorge puts visitors in a particularly festive mood. Strolling among the festively decorated wooden stalls, you can feel the special atmosphere: exquisite handicrafts, unique handmade items from the region, and the tantalising aroma of Black Forest specialities, from sweet to savoury, all offered by warm-hearted people who are passionate about their craft.
On-site, due to the unstable network, often only cash payment is possible.
Christmas Post Office and Children Activities
Activities at the Christmas Market
At the Christmas Market in Ravenna Gorge, it's not just the adults that can enjoy the unique atmosphere and festive spirit. For the little ones, the Christmas Market Rally provides fun and an exciting change of pace. At the Christmas Post Office, you can also send your Christmas wish on a postcard and, with a bit of luck, receive a personal reply from Santa Claus at home. This way, you and your family can enjoy a wonderful family outing at the Christmas Market.
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Have you always wished for a lego set or a special toy for Christmas? – Then head to the Christmas Post Office at the Christmas Market. You can send your wish via postcard at the post office or deliver it personally to Santa Claus. And who knows, maybe you'll be lucky and Santa will grant your wish.
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In the forest around the Ravenna Gorge, you'll find the beautifully illuminated Nativity Trail, where you can learn more about the birth of Jesus and Christmas.
The Nativity Trail was designed by Simon Stiegeler.
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To ensure that the little guests at the Christmas Market don’t get bored, you can test your knowledge and answer some exciting questions in the Christmas Market Rally. If you find the correct solution word at the end, you’ll even receive a small reward! - Have fun solving the puzzles.
The Christmas Market Rally takes place on the Christmas Market grounds.
Here you can download the Christmas Market Rally:
Getting There by Public Transport, Car, or Shuttle Bus
How to Get to the Christmas Market in Ravenna Gorge?
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Parking reservations are divided into time slots per day. Prices for 2024 will be announced here soon. The parking ticket can only be purchased in advance online or at our Tourist Information Centres. Please bring a printed parking permit and place it visibly behind the windshield. The parking ticket is non-transferable.
Parking spaces at Ravenna Gorge are limited to the size of a VW bus. Motorhomes or larger vehicles cannot park in the parking area.
Parking Address: Hofgut Sternen, Höllsteig 76, 79874 Breitnau/Hinterzarten
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Disabled parking spaces are available on the premises and can be used with a disabled parking permit. However, reservations for these spaces are not possible, and unfortunately, there is no guarantee of availability.
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Our shuttle buses take you from the Hinterzarten and Himmelreich train stations, as well as from the Kurhaus car park in Titisee, to the Christmas market and back again. For this, you need to book a shuttle ticket, which includes entry. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee you a seat.
For the shuttle from the central bus station platform 7 in Freiburg, you can book a guaranteed seat exclusively for the round trip, including entry to the Christmas market. The departure times match those booked on your ticket: the outward journey corresponds to the departure time from the shuttle stations, as shown on your ticket (e.g., 2:45 p.m. in Hinterzarten). The return journey corresponds to the departure time at the bus turnaround in the Ravenna Gorge (e.g., 5:05 p.m.).
This allows for a stay of approximately 2 hours at the market.
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Public parking spaces are limited and in some cases require a fee (between €5.00 - €10.00). We recommend arriving by train.
Titisee: P1, Neustädter Str., 79822 Titisee-Neustadt
Please note: The walk from the train station and from P1 Titisee to the shuttle bus stop behind the "Kurhaus" takes about 10 minutes.Himmelreich: Himmelreich train station or Spedition Dold, Gewerbestraße 5, 79256 Buchenbach (Fridays from 7 p.m.)
Please note: The walk from the Dold parking lot to the shuttle stop at the train station takes about 10 minutes.Hinterzarten: Parking lot at the train station, Bahnhofweg, 79856 Hinterzarten
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We recommend traveling by train to the Himmelreich, Hinterzarten, or Titisee train stations. From there, you can take one of the shuttles to the Christmas market – please make sure to book the appropriate ticket.
Take advantage of the KONUS guest card, which allows free travel on public transport in the region.
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These are local taxi companies that can take you to the Christmas market or pick you up:
Taxi Stier | Hinterzarten: 07652 1666
Taxi Scherf | Neustadt: 07651 5553
Taxi Scherrer | Kirchzarten: 07661 912121
Taxi Frank Witte | Hinterzarten: 07652 919929 -
You can reach the Christmas market on foot via the winter hiking trail through the Löffeltal from Hinterzarten in about 45 minutes. There is no walking path to Himmelreich or through the Höllental.
The Ravenna Gorge is officially closed by the municipality of Breitnau due to weather conditions. Hikers who still choose to hike there do so at their own risk and must present a valid ticket. Children up to and including 15 years old can visit the Christmas market for free and do not need a ticket.
Visiting our Christmas market is only possible with a pre-booked online ticket. There is no ticket office on-site.
Make your journey climate-neutral by compensating for greenhouse gas emissions through the Climate Protection Foundation of Baden-Württemberg here. Alternatively, you can add the Environmental EURO to your cart during the booking process. Your contribution will also go directly to the Climate Protection Foundation of Baden-Württemberg.
So that we benefit from it for a long time!
Sustainability at the Christmas market in the Ravenna Gorge
We aim to make the 'Christmas Market in the Ravenna Gorge' more sustainable through concrete measures in the areas of ecology, social responsibility, and economy.
This year, we are also striving for the title of 'Green Event BW.' The Christmas market in the Ravenna Gorge meets the necessary criteria established by the Ministry of Environment, Climate, and Energy Economy of Baden-Württemberg for sustainable events and has therefore been recognized as a 'Green Event BW' for the past two years.
FAQs
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No, the opening hours for 2024 are as follows:
Fridays: 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Saturdays: 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Sundays: 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Yes, there are discounts for groups and individuals with disabilities.
The prices for 2024 will be published here soon.Severely disabled individuals with a valid ID (degree of disability 50-100%) and their accompanying person receive a €0.50 discount.
There are no discounts for students, seniors, or pupils, even with the KONUS guest card, Red Card, or Schwarzwaldcard.
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The ride on the shuttle buses from/to Hinterzarten/Himmelreich/Titisee is free of charge for you. Please note that this year, the shuttle buses operate on fixed departure times, and you must book a corresponding ticket in advance. The departure times match those indicated on the tickets.
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There are accessible parking spaces available on the premises, which can be used with a disabled parking permit. Reservations for these parking spaces are not possible, and there is no guarantee of availability.
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Visiting the Christmas market in a wheelchair is generally possible. The access path to the Christmas market from the parking lot is steep and not paved. The market area itself is also not paved, so accessibility depends on the weather conditions. It is possible to travel to the market in a shuttle bus with a wheelchair. However, we ask that you register in advance at [email protected], as not all buses are suitable for wheelchair transport.
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The Ravenna Gorge is officially closed by the municipality of Breitnau due to weather conditions. Hikers who choose to enter at their own risk must automatically pay the regular admission fee when entering the Christmas market area. These tickets must also be purchased online, as there is no option to buy them on-site.
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Tickets can only be purchased in advance online or at all tourist information centers in the Hochschwarzwald starting from October 14th, 2024.
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By voluntarily limiting visitor capacity, we allow all guests to have adequate space, avoid long queues, and thus enhance the overall experience for all Christmas market visitors.
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Tickets are non-refundable. Changes are possible for a service fee and any additional charges depending on availability. We can also process a transfer of your booking to other guests as a substitute.
Your ticket is only valid for the booked time slot and cannot be transferred to another time.
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Strollers and wheelchairs can only be taken on the shuttle bus in limited capacity. We ask you to contact us in writing if needed at: [email protected].
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Due to the conditions on-site (terrain, stress, etc.), we advise against bringing dogs to the market. If you decide to bring your dog and have a shuttle ticket, please remember to book one for your dog as well.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us:
Phone: +49 (0) 7652 - 1206 30 (Mon to Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Email: [email protected]
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