Christmas Market Scavenger Hunt for Kids
Christmas markets can be fun for the whole family, but kids aren’t always interested in wandering between stalls while you browse. Having a scavenger hunt gives them things to look for along the way, so you can enjoy the stalls and decorations while they’re busy spotting their next find.
This free Christmas market scavenger hunt includes pictures of festive things to spot, from glowing stars and snow globes to nutcrackers and steaming mugs. There are also a few bonus things to spot, plus space for kids to design their own Christmas market stall.
Print it before your trip and bring it along as you explore. Every market is different, so you don’t need to find everything, or finish it all at one market.
What’s Included?
This two-page Christmas market scavenger hunt includes:
- A picture hunt with festive things to look for as you explore, from Christmas trees and glowing stars to snow globes and nutcrackers.
- Bonus finds for an extra challenge. Keep an eye out for things like a Christmas pyramid, a carousel or even a singing moose!
- A design-your-own-stall activity where kids can decide what they’d sell and draw their stall, complete with Christmas decorations.
The pictures give younger kids a way to join in, even if they aren’t reading independently yet.
How to Use the Christmas Market Scavenger Hunt
Print both pages before your trip and bring a pencil so kids can mark off their finds. Have a look together before heading out so they know what to watch for.
You can use it at one market or bring it along to several throughout your trip. There’s no set route or order, just keep an eye out while you explore.
Every Christmas market is different, so you won’t necessarily find everything, especially the bonus items. Small ornaments for sale and larger decorations around the market can both count.
And you can save the drawing activity for a café break or some downtime back at your accommodation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Christmas market scavenger hunt free?
Yes! Enter your email address in the form above to receive the free printable PDF. You’ll also receive our family travel emails, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Which Christmas markets can we use it at?
The printable scavenger hunt isn’t tied to one city or country. It includes decorations, treats and other things to look for at different Christmas markets in Europe, so you can bring the same sheets along throughout your trip.
Some finds will be easier at certain markets than others. You don’t need to find everything to enjoy it!
How do we receive the scavenger hunt?
Enter your email address in the form above, then check your inbox for the download email. Save the PDF and print both pages before your visit.
If the email doesn’t arrive, check your spam or promotions folder.
Plan Your Christmas Market Trip
Looking for ideas on where to go? Our Christmas market guides cover the different markets, things to do with kids and practical tips for planning your visit.
Start with the best Christmas Markets in Germany if you’re looking for some inspiration, or if you have an idea of markets you want to visit, we recommend Cologne’s Christmas Markets for the iconic experience, Mannheim or Trier’s markets for an off the beaten path option, or Stuttgart’s markets, which we loved for younger kids.
Other markets to consider are Vienna’s Christmas markets, the markets in Prague or Bratislava, and Luxmebourg’s markets, which are one of our favourites. There’s also Lisbon’s Christmas markets if you’re looking for a warmer weather option.
For help planning your visit, here’s how to plan a Christmas market trip, as well as some tips for visiting European Christmas markets with kids.
