Experience the Holidays

The Frankenmuth Christmas Experience

Frankenmuth shines brightly all-year-round, but Frankenmuth during the holidays is an experience that is, well, truly magical.

The Frankenmuth Christmas Experience is a flurry of fun. And it only snowballs from there…

Christmas Activities

Stop & Snap Challenge

Stop & Snap Challenge

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Letters to Santa

Letters to Santa

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Frankenmuth's Spectacular Musical Tree Show

Frankenmuth’s Spectacular Musical Tree Show

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The Frankenmuth Ice Rink

The Frankenmuth Ice Rink

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Frankenmuth Shuttle

Frankenmuth Shuttle

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Little Bavaria Light Tour

Little Bavaria’s Driving Light Tour

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Plan your Christmas getaway using the 2024 Christmas Guide and 2024 Christmas Map below or pick up your FREE copies at the Visitor Center:

2024 Christmas Guide

2024 Christmas Map

THANK YOU • These businesses and organizations helped make Frankenmuth shine bright this holiday season!

Abby's of Frankenmuth

Bavarian Blacksmith Experience

Bavarian Inn Corporation

Biggby Coffee of Frankenmuth

Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland

Covered Bridge Shop

Dorothy & Duane Bierlein Family Foundation

Emil Rummel Insurance Agency

Frankenmuth Brewery

Frankenmuth Cheese Haus

Frankenmuth City Beautification

Frankenmuth Clock & German Gift Company

Frankenmuth Community Foundation

Frankenmuth Credit Union Foundation for Our Communities

Frankenmuth Convention & Visitors Bureau

Frankenmuth DDA

Frankenmuth Fudge Kitchen

Frankenmuth FunShips Tasting Tours

Frankenmuth Insurance

Frankenmuth Jaycees

Frankenmuth Lions Club

Frankenmuth Taffy Kitchen

Frankenmuth Woolen Mill

Jellystone Park Camp Resort

Lazy Dog Pizza Co.

McClellan Properties

Mike Young Buick GMC Inc.

Oppenhiemer & Co. Inc.

Prost! Wine Bar & Charcuterie

Quick Reliable Printing

Rau's Country Store

River View at the Frankenmuth Brewery

Schaefer & Bierlein Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Fiat

Serendipity Wellness Spa

Star of the West Milling Co.

The Station 100

White House Boutique

Willi's Sausage Company

Xavier DeGroat Foundation

Zak & Mac's Chocolate Haus

Zehnder's of Frankenmuth

Zolton Law Offices

Experience… the Fun

The Frankenmuth Ice Rink

Bundle up, grab a loved one, and enjoy winter on ice! The Frankenmuth Ice Rink is a fully chilled, outdoor rink located in the heart of downtown Frankenmuth in Zehnder…

Experience… the Magic

Frankenmuth’s Spectacular Musical Tree Show

This magical 40ft tree located at the Frankenmuth Visitor's Center will fill the air with the sweet sound of Christmas multiple times a day! November 30th - January 13th!

Experience… the City

Frankenmuth Christmas Shuttle

The complimentary shuttle service makes designated stops throughout town, along with less-congested FREE parking options. Shuttles loop continuously, visiting each conveniently located stop, roughly every 20 minutes.

5 Insider Tips for Visiting Frankenmuth this Christmas Season

Planning a trip to Michigan's Little Bavaria this Holiday season? Here are 5 insider tips to make your planning easier.

A German Christmas List

Strolling through Frankenmuth feels like stepping into an enchanting German Christmas Market with Old World Christmas traditions and wonders around every corner.

Christmas in Little Bavaria