Among the many exciting attractions to check out during the holiday season, include this Christmas market in Indiana. From Christmas tree and reindeer farms to holiday lights displays, the magic of the season is in full swing here in the Hoosier state. If you're looking for another winning attraction to add to your Christmas bucket list, be sure to check out this German Christmas market for the best Christmas shopping in Indiana.

The Christkindlmarkt in Carmel is a German Christmas market in Indiana that's open Wednesdays through Sundays, Nov. 18-Dec. 24, 2023, and is closed on Thanksgiving Day.

This exciting attraction is the perfect way to enjoy some of the most magical parts of the holiday season.

The tradition of German Christmas markets stretches all the way back to Saxony, Germany.

These markets were well known for their quality handmade gifts and toys, and today, you can find traditional German markets springing up at Christmastime all across the globe. This quaint Christmas market has more than 40 different vendors, each offering delightful local or handmade gourmet food, gifts, or crafts.

If you're looking to help your kids unplug this holiday season, they will love the handmade German toys available at this Christmas market in Indiana.

From Christmas pyramids and nutcrackers to wooden toys, you'll definitely find something to spark your child's imagination.

You'll also enjoy incredible cuisine from German pretzels and bratwursts to stollen (sweet fruit bread) and lebkuchen (similar to a gingerbread cookie).

Something scrumptious and unforgettable will make a great gift for you or someone else.

During this Indiana Christmas market, warm up with authentic German mulled wine, coffee, or hot chocolate, or cool off with das bier

When you're tired of the best Christmas shopping in Indiana, throw on some ice skates and enjoy the adjacent large outdoor skating rink.

After all, what's more magical than ice skating at Christmastime?

We love the Sankt Nikolaus Tag celebration at this Christmas market in Indiana!

One of the many entertainers again this year, Midwest Alphorn Retreat led by Dr. Peggy DeMers, will perform traditional sounds of the Alps on handmade, authentic, wooden Alphorns.

It's hard not to feel the warmth at this magical event.

Enjoy all of the holiday lights, handmade gifts, and adventure you can handle at the delightful Carmel Christkindlmarkt.

With the twinkling lights and immense selection, this is the best place to buy Christmas gifts in Indiana.

"O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,

wie treu sind deine Blätter!

Du grünst nicht nur zur Sommerzeit,

Nein auch im Winter, wenn es schneit.

O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,

wie treu sind deine Blätter!"

As you can see, the Christmas spirit is alive and well at this charming, Indiana Christmas market.

Will you be visiting this Christmas market in Indiana this holiday season? Have you attended this exciting event before? If so, please share your experience in the comments below. For more information, visit the Carmel Christkindlmarkt website. Stay a little longer and reserve a Vrbo for the weekend.

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