Make your Christmas merry and bright in Michigan's Little Bavaria!

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.


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 now to December 23rd. Park at one of our two hassle-free parking lots, located at Uptown North Main (975 North Main Street) and Weiss Street (1250 Weiss Street), 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 Frankenmuth 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.

Please note, Christmas Guides & Maps will be available for pick-up in the Visitor Center during operating business hours, OR, just outside the front doors in the brochure rack! They will also be available throughout town at different business locations! OR, digitally below:

Christmas Guide 2023

Christmas Map 2023


4. Shop and Save with Peppermint Perks

Save $5 off $30 at locations around Frankenmuth! Peppermint Perks cards can be picked up at the Visitor Center. Cross off your Christmas list and save BIG in Michigan's Little Bavaria this season!

Please note, the Peppermint Perks will run from
November 17th - January 1st, 2023.


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.
About the Author

Frankenmuth CVB

The Frankenmuth Convention & Visitors Bureau is a destination marketing organization, promoting tourism to Michigan's Little Bavaria.