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Christmas Garden Stuttgart

November 15, 2024 - January 12, 2025
Wilhelma Stuttgart

Newly designed circular route with unforgettable highlights

We regret the shocking events in Magdeburg and express our deepest sympathy for the victims and their families.

You can find information on the security concept of the Christmas Garden in our FAQ.

High security standards are in place to ensure a peaceful visit to the event. This includes a professional entrance organization with security personnel and bag checks. Each Christmas Garden is located on an area that is not accessible to motor vehicles.

Book online and save!

Look forward to a wonderful excursion into a glowing winter wonderland. Secure your tickets for the most popular days at Christmas Garden Stuttgart now in advance. The cheapest tickets are only available online!

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Looking forward to Christmas

Stuttgart's enchanting Winter Trail returns to Wilhelma again this year, illuminating the circular path with popular Christmas Garden favorites and impressive new light installations. Enjoy the most festive time of the year with Christmas light dances, twinkling stars and breathtaking soundtracks that make these moments unforgettable. Let the many glittering illuminations whisk you away to a unique, magically illuminated Christmas wonderland.

Welcome to the Christmas Garden Stuttgart

Plan your magical journey, immerse yourself in a glittering world of lights and spend relaxing hours in the Christmas Garden.

Your visit

All information on opening hours, directions, admission times and site plan.

FAQ - Questions and answers 

Answers to frequently asked questions about visiting the Christmas Garden.

Christmas party

Bring the year to an atmospheric close with a Christmas party.

Gastronomy

You will find a wide range of restaurants along the circular route.
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Extended! Family days at a special price

The magical atmosphere of the Christmas Garden becomes the perfect family experience! Due to popular demand, we are pleased to extend the family days so that even more visitors have the opportunity to enjoy this special offer.

What's special: the attractive family rate
The Family Days offer you the ideal opportunity to immerse yourself in the sparkling magic of the Christmas Garden together - at an exclusive special price. Get your tickets now and experience the unforgettable sea of lights at Wilhelma Stuttgart!

Our family days take place exclusively on November 18, November 25, December 2, December 9 and - now new - January 6.

What our guests say

One of the most popular excursion destinations

Since its opening in 2018, Christmas Garden Stuttgart has been one of the most popular excursion destinations during Advent and Christmas. This year, the famous Wilhelma zoological and botanical gardens will once again be transformed into an imaginative fairytale landscape along a two-kilometre circular trail. A visit to Christmas Garden Stuttgart is an experience that offers adults and children everything that makes a Christmas outing special. An ideal evening for romantics, couples, friends, colleagues and the whole family.

Official Christmas Garden soundtrack

Our music for your Christmas spirit! The album "Christmas Garden Originals" is a best-of of the most beautiful musical highlights from the Christmas Garden of the past years. Immerse yourself in the unique soundscape of the Christmas Garden and extend your magical journey. 

The photo competition in the Christmas Garden

Visit the Christmas Garden, embark on a magical journey and capture your most magical moment on camera - because we're looking for your best photo!

And this is how it works:

From November 14, 2024 to January 12, 2025, post your best snapshot from the Christmas Garden with the hashtag #ilovechristmasgarden in your feed on Instagram.

This is what you can win:

1st place: a trip to the Christmas Garden Barcelona 2025 for two people (including arrival and departure and overnight stay in a 4-star hotel)

2nd to 5th place: two tickets each for the Christmas Garden at the location of your choice

Experience the
most beautiful light spectacle in Stuttgart

Secure your tickets for the most popular days at Christmas Garden Stuttgart now in advance. The cheapest tickets are only available online!

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