5 Insider Tips for Visiting Frankenmuth this Christmas Season

1. Visit Mid-Week

Looking to avoid the busy weekend crowds? Consider visiting Michigan’s Little Bavaria during the week. Our biggest and brightest Christmas experiences are open every day for your enjoyment! Shop the World’s Largest Christmas store, take a lap around the Frankenmuth Ice Rink, rock around The Spectacular Christmas Tree at the Visitor Center, and so much more every day of the week. Click HERE for details, hours and more information for everything happening mid-week this holiday season. The Frankenmuth Ice Rink is brought to you by presenting sponsors Huntington Bank, Mike Young, and Schaefer & Bierlein.

2. Use the FREE Christmas Shuttle

Can’t visit during the week but still looking to relieve some holiday stress? Utilize the FREE Frankenmuth Christmas Shuttle every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from November 18th to December 18th. Park at one of our two hassle-free parking lots, located at Michigan Brand (320 Heinlein Strasse) and Uptown North Main (975 North Main St), and hop on and off at the various shuttle stops around town. Learn more HERE.

3. Pick Up a Frankenmuth Christmas Guide and Map

To discover all there is to see and do this holiday season, pick up a Christmas Experience Guide and Tours & Map brochure at the Visitor Center. The Christmas Experience Guide is packed full of events, activities, and experiences for everyone in the family to enjoy! Pick up a Christmas Map to help guide you to all the twinkling lights, big displays, and magical moments waiting for you in every corner of Michigan’s Little Bavaria.

4. Shop and Save with Peppermint Perks

Save $5 off $25 at over 35 locations around Frankenmuth! Peppermint Perks cards can be picked up at the Visitor Center. Cross off your Christmas list and save big this season!

5. Make Christmas Memories

As you stroll our streets, browse our stores, and gather around our tables, remember to cherish every moment...
This holiday season, we encourage you to slow down, enjoy your time, and make Christmas memories with the ones you love.