Head to Fredericksburg for the Holidays
With the kids out of school and a more flexible work schedule for yourself, now is the time to take a midweek getaway to Fredericksburg to experience its small-town holiday charm.
Long known as a weekend destination, the most experienced Fredericksburg visitors know that a Sunday through Thursday trip provides several benefits, including…
- The best price on the town’s wide assortment of lodging options
- More space and time to browse at shops, museums and art galleries
- Shop Fredericksburg’s 150 locally owned stores
- Reserve a spot to tour a museum or historic site
- Browse fine art selections at the area’s more than 10 galleries
- A personalized experience at the wineries and tasting rooms of Texas Wine Country
- Book a private wine tour to handle reservations and driving
- Plan your own tasting experience at the more than 50 wineries in the area
- Enjoy a tasting along Fredericksburg’s Urban Wine Trail
- Less wait time at local restaurants
- Dine at one of the town’s authentic German restaurants
- Sample award-winning Texas Hill Country cuisine paired with locally made wine
- Order ahead with an area caterer for a meal or charcuterie board on arrival
New in 2020, the town is hosting “55 Nights of Fredericksburg Lights”, which is a nightly lighting ceremony featuring carols, history and a grand finale countdown as the town’s square, Marktplatz, is transformed into a holiday wonderland with thousands of lights.

Enjoy the beauty of Fredericksburg's 26-foot tall German Christmas Pyramid, plus the thousands of lights that turn the town’s square, Marktplatz, into a holiday wonderland.
Image: Trish Rawls
To close, one fine tip – do not wait to book your lodging, restaurant and attraction choices. With capacity limits, many area businesses are now accepting reservations, so do not delay and book your Texas Hill Country holiday getaway today. And please to “Protect FBG”, practice social distancing on arrival and when you cannot – wear a mask.