Few nations do Christmas markets quite like Germany. As the birthplace of the Weihnachtsmarkt, with its crafts, glühwein, gingerbread and bratwurst, it hosts up to 3,000 markets each festive season and sets the bar very, very high.
Lucky for us in the UK, you don’t have to travel to Germany to get a taste of a traditional Weihnachtsmarkt. You can head to Time Out’s second best Christmas market in the country in 2025 – Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market.
Brum’s sprawling Christmas bazaar (which came second only to Manchester’s ginormous Xmas markets) is one of the largest authentic German markets outside of Germany or Austria. Running from Victoria Square, down New Street and up to the Bullring, it has several themed bars serving up gallons of hot glühwein and huts handing out tonnes of schnitzel, Berliner doughnuts and more, as well as handcrafted gifts, toys, decorations and jewellery.
Here’s everything you need to know if you’re tempted to check out Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market for yourself this festive season.
When is Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market?
Birmingham’s 2025 market launched on November 1 and is around until December 24.
What are its opening times?
The market’s opening times are as follows:
- Monday-Thursday: 11am to 9pm
- Friday: 11am to 9.30pm
- Saturday: 10am to 9.30pm
- Sunday: 10am to 9pm
What are the main attractions?
The traditional stalls are worthy attractions in themselves, but if you’re after some extra entertainment there’s the big wheel and ice skating on Centenary Square (running until January 5) and live music from local musicians on Saturdays and Sundays. Watch out for its infamous singing moose, too.
How to get there
All three of Brum’s mainline train stations are within an easy walk of the market and the West Midlands Metro tram drops passengers off at Grand Central, which is also very close to New Street, Victoria Square and the Bullring. If you’re driving, there are ample car parks nearby, too. Find more travel info here.
Discover the rest of the best Christmas markets across the UK here.
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