Experience The Christkindlmarkt in Carmel, Indiana

November 23 - December 24, 2024

Voted best Christmas market in the US, the Carmel Christkindlmarkt is a magical experience. Bring your family and friends to make memories this holiday season.

Beneath twinkling lights, browse more than 50 wooden huts selling authentic products imported from Germany, like wooden toys, nutcrackers, music boxes, ornaments and more. Don’t miss the collectible items like the boot mug and Bierkrüge for adult beverages.

While you’re shopping, sip a hot mug of Glühwein (mulled wine) or hot cocoa. Enjoy traditional foods such as a German pretzel, Bratwurst, Lebkuchen (German cookie), Raclette (melted cheese served on bread), and Stollen (dried fruit bread).

Old-world holiday charm is found in Carmel, Indiana, at the Carmel Christkindlmarkt (pronounced Chris-t-Kindle-Mark-t). A common mispronunciation is "Chris Kringle Market."

Consistently ranked as one of the top holiday markets in America!

"5 U.S. Christmas Markets That Rival Those In Europe" by Forbes | 2024 (#1)

"You Don't Have to Leave the US for a German Holiday Market​" by Food & Wine | 2024

Best Holiday Market by USA Today | 2024 (#3) - 2023 (#1) - 2022 (#1) - 2021 (#1) - 2019 (#1)

Christkindlmarkt Hours

Special Events

Wundernacht (tickets required, 21+) | Nov. 20, 6 - 9 p.m.
Opening Ceremony | Nov. 23, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Sankt Martinstag | Nov. 30,  7 - 8 p.m.
Indianapolis Colts Fest | Dec. 1, 12 - 8 p.m.
Christkind ChoralFest | Dec. 4, 4:30 - 9 p.m.
Sankt Nikolaustag | Dec. 6, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
KulturFest | Dec. 7, 12:30 - 3 p.m.
German Sing-Along and Ornament Exchange | Dec. 11, 7:30 - 9 p.m.
StudentenFest | Dec. 13, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Glühwein Gallop 5K Run/Walk | Dec. 14, 9 - 11 a.m.
Military Appreciation Day | Dec. 15, 12 - 8 p.m.
Carmel Christkindlmarkt Bier Competition | Dec. 20, 5 - 6 p.m.

Glühwein Pyramid

This traditional decoration is the only one like it in the United States, standing more than 33 feet tall with more than 3,000 lights and weighing 10 tons. Enjoy more than 10 varieties of warm beverages, ranging from mulled wine to beer and children’s punch. Purchase collector’s mugs to take home with you.

The Ice at Carter Green

Inside the perimeter of the Carmel Christkindlmarkt is an outdoor ice skating rink, the Ice at Carter Green. Bring your own skates or rent on-site and glide through a winter wonderland. Reservations can be made online. Skate sessions last 75 to 90 minutes.

More Holiday Events

Make it a weekend getaway and experience the holiday season in Hamilton County. Don't miss other popular holiday events like A Merry Prairie Holiday at Conner Prairie and Reindeer Ride on the Nickel Plate Express. Check out our full holiday guide for more ideas and hotel deals.