In this German-rooted Texas Hill Country community, holiday festivities are truly one of a kind. Known locally as Weihnachtszeit, the Christmas season brings Marktplatz to life with festive carols, a brightly lit wooden pyramid, and historic Main Street adorned in holiday decor.
Family-owned Peach Tree Inn & Suites sits about a quarter mile from Main Street, with cozy rooms and suites and private house rentals across a neighborhood-like property. With a complimentary continental breakfast, neighborhood-like property, and covered parking, it’s one of the most unique places to stay in Fredericksburg, TX, for Christmas.
Celebrate the Christmas Season in Fredericksburg, TX
Christmas Nights of Lights at Marktplatz
Every night from Thanksgiving week through the first week of January, people gather on Marktplatz in Fredericksburg, TX, for Christmas Nights of Lights. Holiday music starts at 5 p.m., and at 6 p.m. a 10-minute audio presentation on the town’s German heritage ends with a countdown to lighting two showpieces:
- The German Christmas Pyramid: Hand-crafted in Germany in 2009 for Fredericksburg, this 26-foot wooden pyramid turns with tiers of moving wooden figures.
- The Community Christmas Tree: The 30-foot tree wears hand-crafted ornaments donated by Hill Country artisans.
Arrive early to skate a few laps at Eisbahn, an enchanting outdoor ice rink, right on Marktplatz.
Cheer On the Light the Night Christmas Parade
On the first Friday of December, more than 150 glowing floats roll down Main Street between Washington and Bowie Streets. This Christmas parade has lit up downtown Fredericksburg, TX, for more than 30 years. The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce sells a limited number of reserved bleacher seats, so book yours early!
Our front door on South Washington Street is about a quarter mile from the route, so you can skip the parking hunt and walk on over. Afterward, you can take the little ones to take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Marktplatz.
Enrich Yourself With the Area’s History
Two seasonal traditions add a touch of history to festive Christmas fun in Fredericksburg, TX:
- Historic Home Tour: In late November, the Gillespie County Historical Society opens restored pioneer homes and striking new builds for a self-guided tour, with docents in each home.
- Deck the Halls: About 20 minutes east, this hands-on holiday program at the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm inside Lyndon B. Johnson State Park shows how early Texans prepared for Weihnachten with popcorn garlands, cedar wreaths, and hand-dipped candles.
Christmas Shopping in Downtown Fredericksburg, TX
Christmas shopping in Fredericksburg, TX, offers more than 150 locally owned shops, boutiques, and art galleries along historic Main Street, just a short walk from the Peach Tree Inn & Suites. Browse our favorite local shops to find unique gifts as special as your loved ones!
Come Home to Peach Tree Inn & Suites
Peach Tree Inn & Suites is among the best hotels in downtown Fredericksburg for a home-like feel in our neighborhood-style property. Select accommodations offer kitchenettes or full-sized kitchens for a homemade holiday meal, and pet-friendly rooms (for an additional fee) let the family dog come along.
Holiday dates book up fast, so reserve your room early and make Christmas in Fredericksburg, TX, a tradition your family will treasure!