Frankenmuth Christmas 2026 guide
Key dates and hours for a holiday trip, all checked against official sources.
Nov 27: Christmas Experience Kickoff
Skating at the Frankenmuth Ice Rink, free cookies and cocoa at the Visitor Center (635 S. Main St.), Santa at Fischer Hall, the tree lighting and a drone show.
[source]Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland
Oct–Dec: Mon–Thu 9–7, Fri 9–8, Sat 9–9, Sun 12–6. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas; closes 4 PM Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
All Bronner's holiday hours[source]Zehnder's holiday hours
Thanksgiving (Nov 26): dining rooms 10 AM–8 PM, buffet 11–7. Christmas Eve: dining rooms closed; Foodstore 8–3. Christmas Day: dining rooms 11–8, waterpark 9–8. New Year's Eve and Day: dining rooms 11–8.
[source]Bavarian Inn Restaurant
713 S. Main St. Sun–Thu 11–8:30, Fri–Sat 11–9. Family-style "all-you-care-to-eat" chicken dinners since 1888. Phone 989-652-7210. Check holiday hours directly with the restaurant.
[source]Parking & shuttle
Free public parking. Free shuttle Fri–Sun 12–8 PM through Dec 27 from 975 N. Main St. and 1250 Weiss St.
Parking guide[source]FAQ
When is the Frankenmuth Christmas Kickoff 2026?
Friday, Nov 27, 2026: public skating at the Frankenmuth Ice Rink, free cookies and hot cocoa at the Visitor Center, Santa at Fischer Hall, the tree lighting and a drone show.Is Bronner's open on Thanksgiving or Christmas?
No. Bronner's is closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day and closes at 4 PM on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.Is there a free shuttle at Christmas?
Yes, Fridays to Sundays 12 to 8 PM through Dec 27, 2026 (no service Dec 25).Is Zehnder's open on Christmas Day?
Zehnder's Main Floor dining rooms are open 11 AM to 8 PM on Christmas Day and closed on Christmas Eve.