Amberg Christmas Market
Visitors can browse a variety of market stalls while enjoying seasonal treats like roasted almonds, gingerbread, and waffles. Attractions include carriage rides and a historic steam carousel featuring crafted animal figures. The market also offers live entertainment and performances on an open-air stage.
What to Expect
Features a historic steam carousel, carriage rides, and live stage entertainment.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Christmas Market Amberg
Food & Drink
The market features roasted almonds, gingerbread, waffles, and many other treats.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and friends seeking a festive outing
Vibe
Cozy and nostalgic
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Monday - Wednesday: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm; Thursday - Saturday: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm; Sunday: 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
- Parking: Several garages nearby, including Altstadtgarage, Kurfürstengarage, Theatergarage and Marienstraße, with free spaces shown live on a map.
Tips & Advice
- Check the live parking map before driving in, since it shows current availability at nearby garages and lots.
- Download the Amberg Christmas Market App if you want to participate in the Advent calendar prize drawings.
- Plan carriage rides for Thursday through Sunday from 2:30 p.m. onward, as they are not offered every day.
- Review the event calendar and enable green-bell push reminders to keep track of scheduled performances.
- Dress warmly for a winter visit, especially if you plan to linger at the market stage or carousel.
Special Events & Promotions
- Solemn opening of the 39th Amberg Christmas Market on November 26.
- Live stage: Ben Stone on November 27 and Richie Necker 'the guitar man' on November 28.
- Karaoke at the Christmas Market on December 2.
- Ladies Big Band Waidhaus on December 5, Pop Christmas with NICKI on December 8, Voices of Memories (Michael Schlaffer) on December 11 and the Upper Palatinate Castle Devil on December 13.
- Advent calendar with prizes, played through the Amberg Christmas Market App.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What treats can I find?
The market smells of roasted almonds, gingerbread and waffles, and there are plenty of other treats too.
What is there for kids?
There's a historic steam carousel with handcrafted animal figures. Carriage rides run on Thursday to Sunday afternoons.
What's on the live stage?
Acts include Ben Stone, Richie Necker 'the guitar man', a karaoke night, the Ladies Big Band Waidhaus and Pop Christmas with NICKI. Voices of Memories (Michael Schlaffer) and the Upper Palatinate Castle Devil also perform.
How do I join the advent calendar?
You need the Amberg Christmas Market App, which is now also available for iOS. The advent calendar has prizes to win.
Where can I park?
Nearby garages include ACC, Altstadtgarage, Am Ziegeltor, Kino, Kräuterwiese, Kurfürstenbad, Kurfürstengarage, Marienstraße and Theatergarage. A live map shows how many spaces are free in each one.
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