Old Chancellery

"The Stuttgart Christmas Market, one of Germany's oldest and largest, takes center stage in the city's historic Schillerplatz (The Old Chancellery). Here, you'll discover an array of charming stalls selling handcrafted gifts, exquisite ornaments, and delectable seasonal treats. Sip on fragrant mulled wine (Glühwein) while savoring regional specialties like Maultaschen or Flammkuchen. Another highlight is the Stuttgart Palace Square Market, set against the majestic backdrop of the New Palace. This market boasts a majestic ice rink, creating a fairytale atmosphere where families and friends gather for ice skating and merriment. The Stuttgart Markets will be open from November 9 to December 23, 2023."

"One side of the square is formed by the Alte Kanzlei (Old Chancellery), and on the southwest side is the old Fruchtkasten (Granary) dating from 1390, and adjoining it, the choir of the Stiftskirche. Right in the centre of it is a monument to Friedrich Schiller. He was a dramatist, historian, philosopher, poet and one of Germany’s most famous cultural giants. Flanking the Old Palace is Schillerplatz, an old town square with a monument to Friedrich Schiller, poet, philosopher, historian, and dramatist - one of Germany's most famous cultural giants. "