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Carmel Christkindlmarkt Authentic German Christmas market since 2017, featuring Glühwein, treats, shopping, ice skating, entertainment, and holiday magic. ✨
🎄 Admission is free.
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A little reminder to come to the Market hungry. 😋🇩🇪Huts  #21–25 are serving up some delicious German & European-inspired...
10/19/2026

A little reminder to come to the Market hungry. 😋🇩🇪

Huts #21–25 are serving up some delicious German & European-inspired foods and drinks you’ll find throughout the Market.

🥔 Hut #21 - Kartoffelpuffer Küche: Crispy, golden Kartoffelpuffer, or German potato pancakes, made with grated potatoes mixed with seasonings and pan-fried until deliciously crisp. Enjoy them on their own or with a variety of sweet or savory toppings, such as applesauce or sour cream. This hut is operated by the German American Klub Indianapolis.

🍰 Hut #22 - Baumstriezel: Watch freshly baked Baumstriezel, also known as chimney cakes (cylindrical pastries), as they are roasted, then coated with delicious toppings such as sugar, cinnamon, or nuts. The result is crispy on the outside, soft and warm inside, and can be filled with toppings like fruit, chocolate, and whipped cream.

🧀 Hut #23 - Alpenlodge: Get your raclette fix! This traditional European dish features a large wheel of semi-hard cheese, melted and scraped directly over boiled potatoes. Add meats, pickles, and other toppings for a hearty and savory Market meal. Raclette has been enjoyed for centuries throughout the Alpine region.

🍷 Hut #24 - Glühwein: No Christkindlmarkt experience is complete without Glühwein! This traditional German mulled w**e is made by gently heating sweet red w**e and infusing it with aromatic spices. Select German beers are also served here.

🌭 Hut #25 - Wurst Haus: Experience one of Germany’s most iconic foods: wurst. These sausages are cooked over a traditional Schwenkgrill, giving them that delicious grilled flavor. Germany is famous for its incredible variety of sausages, with more than 1,500 types found throughout the country.

Which one are you making your first stop for food?

(Featuring: German American Klub of Indianapolis, Chimney Cakes, Baked Cheese Haus)

🚩 We’re not saying the Carmel Christkindlmarkt is a loyalty test…BUT. 👀🚩 They complain about parking.💚 They use the free...
10/18/2026

🚩 We’re not saying the Carmel Christkindlmarkt is a loyalty test…

BUT. 👀

🚩 They complain about parking.
💚 They use the free shuttle.

🚩 They say, “We don't need another mug.”
💚 They buy you as many boot mugs as you require.

🚩 They refuse to try raclette.
💚 They embrace the stinky cheese.

🚩 They want to leave after 20 minutes.
💚 They suggest checking one more hut.

🚩 They ask why you need Market photos.
💚 They take about 94 for you.

Honestly, we’re just saying…choose wisely. 😂

📅 Carmel Christkindlmarkt, November 21–December 24 (free admission…so definitely buy the boot mug!)

🎁 These little pieces of German craftsmanship have made their way to Carmel!We’re getting excited as inventory for Werks...
10/16/2026

🎁 These little pieces of German craftsmanship have made their way to Carmel!

We’re getting excited as inventory for Werkstatt Souvenirs (Hut #63) starts arriving! Just in: these beautiful Klubberlfiguren by German artisan Christian Mayr.

Our Werkstatt Souvenirs hut showcases handmade crafts and gifts from visiting German artisans, who also share their skills through live artisan demonstrations in the Werkstatt. 🇩🇪

🇩🇪 Welcome, 2026 Werkstatt artisans! 🧰The Carmel Christkindlmarkt Werkstatt, or workshop, is more than a hut where you c...
10/16/2026

🇩🇪 Welcome, 2026 Werkstatt artisans! 🧰

The Carmel Christkindlmarkt Werkstatt, or workshop, is more than a hut where you can watch artisans at work. Visitors can meet German artists, hear their stories, learn specialized techniques, and see traditions passed down through generations. ❤️

Meet this year’s artisans:
📅 Nov. 21-22: Christian Mayr
📅 Nov. 25 & 27-29: Seiffen BSZ1 Erzgebirge Woodworker & Toymaker School, BSZ für WTSE des Erzgebirgskreises
📅 Dec. 2-6: Falk Bauer & Katrin Zapf
📅 Dec. 9-13: Maria von Mücke
📅 Dec. 15-20: Karl-Gustav Hobler, Hobler - Figuren mit Herz aus Grünhainichen
📅 Dec. 21-24: Joachim “Jojo” Seitfudem

Learn more: https://www.carmelchristkindlmarkt.com/activities/werkstatt

🎄The Carmel Christkindlmarkt is about shopping, eating, exploring, learning, and experiencing German traditions!Take a l...
10/15/2026

🎄The Carmel Christkindlmarkt is about shopping, eating, exploring, learning, and experiencing German traditions!

Take a look at Huts #16–20:

🍎 Hut #16 - Silkelicious: Hot chocolate piled high with whipped cream, drizzle & sprinkles, along with apple strudel and traditional German-style fried doughnuts. Look for Apfelstrudel (apple strudel), a beloved pastry in southern Germany, and Krapfen, the round, hole-free yeast pastries enjoyed throughout Germany.

🍽️ Hut #17 - Villeroy & Boch: Discover German-made porcelain and glass gifts from Villeroy & Boch, the renowned German ceramics company founded in 1748. With centuries of craftsmanship behind the brand, its products have been part of iconic settings, from the Titanic ship to the Vatican.

🧣 Hut #18 - Christkindlmarkt Souvenirs: Take a little piece of the Market home with you! Shop Carmel Christkindlmarkt mugs, snow globes, hats, ornaments, and more.

🇩🇪 Hut #19 - Kulturecke: Step into our mini museum exhibit exploring German Christmas traditions and German history in Indiana. Learn about Christmas traditions you may not realize have German roots, plus fun facts about Germany’s influence on culture. Made possible by our friends at the Indiana German Heritage Society.

🍫 Hut #20 - Bob’s Belgian Hot Chocolate: Warm up with gourmet hot chocolate made with 100% imported Belgian dark & milk chocolate, topped with homemade whipped cream and served with a crunchy gingerbread cookie.

(Featuring: Villeroy & Boch, Indiana German Heritage Society, Bob's Belgian Hot Chocolate, Silkelicious Party Trays)

The Carmel Christkindlmarkt is getting a dose of Wisconsin polka this year. 🎶🇩🇪The Mike Schneider Band is bringing its l...
10/15/2026

The Carmel Christkindlmarkt is getting a dose of Wisconsin polka this year. 🎶🇩🇪

The Mike Schneider Band is bringing its lively sound to the Market on two dates, featuring the music Mike has been playing since he first picked up an accordion at age six.

⚾ Fun fact: Mike is also the Polka Prompt Creator for the Milwaukee Brewers, creating musical prompts heard between plays at Brewers home games! 🎵

Catch them on at the Winter Pavilion:
📅 Dec. 12, 7–8:30 p.m.
📅 Dec. 13, 12–1:30 p.m.

Who’s ready to polka? 🪗

We’re nominated! 🎉The Carmel Christkindlmarkt has once again been selected as a nominee for The Zoe Report's Best Christ...
10/14/2026

We’re nominated! 🎉

The Carmel Christkindlmarkt has once again been selected as a nominee for The Zoe Report's Best Christmas Market of 2026! 🎄🇩🇪

Voting starts today, and you can vote once every day through November 11.

➡️ If you love spending the holiday season with us, take a moment to cast your vote here: https://www.thezoereport.com/living/readers-choice-awards-best-christmas-markets

Thank you for supporting the Carmel Christkindlmarkt!

10/14/2026

It's spooky season, but we've got Christmas on the brain! 👻🎄

October looks a little different when you're on the Carmel Christkindlmarkt team, but we're getting ready to bring Market Magic back to Carmel!

Who's ready for November 21? ❤️✨

We're so excited to welcome Matt Sheehan TV and his family to the Market this year! We can't wait to share all the festi...
10/14/2026

We're so excited to welcome Matt Sheehan TV and his family to the Market this year!

We can't wait to share all the festive fun, food, and traditions that make the Carmel Christkindlmarkt so special! ❤️🇩🇪

🇩🇪 Today we’re celebrating the Omas & Opas!It’s Grandparents’ Day in Bavaria (Großelterntag), a day to spend time with g...
10/11/2026

🇩🇪 Today we’re celebrating the Omas & Opas!

It’s Grandparents’ Day in Bavaria (Großelterntag), a day to spend time with grandparents and enjoy the simple things together. The Carmel Christkindlmarkt is perfect for creating memories with grandparents. 🎄

Tag your Market Oma or Opa below! 👇

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10 Carter Green
Carmel, IN
46032

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