Ansbach Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025

Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Ansbach and surrounding areas

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Christmas Markets (72 events) Christmas Shows (11 events) Other Christmas Activities (13 events)
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Winter 2025 in Ansbach brings Holiday lights and festive events to the Marktplatz and nearby Wolframs-Eschenbach where Sternlesmarkt and Colmberg Christmas Market offer seasonal stalls and live music. The Residenzplatz and old town streets glow with decorations while choirs and local groups lead holiday programming. Visitors discover many things to do from winter festivals and family activities to seasonal concerts and market browsing, making Ansbach a warm and culturally rich place to celebrate the season.

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Christmas Markets

72 events
Nuremberg Christmas Market (Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt) • Nov 28 – Dec 24

One of the world's oldest and most famous Christmas markets.

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Christmas Shows

11 events
Advents- und Weihnachtsliedersingen • Dec 7

Traditional Advent and Christmas song sing-along

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Other Christmas Activities

13 events
Main-Tauber Christmas Circus • Dec 19 – Jan 6, 2026

International star artists and a New Year's Eve magic gala.

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Editor's Picks (6)

  1. Nuremberg Christmas Market (Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt) (Nuremberg)
    One of the world's oldest and most famous Christmas markets.
  2. RadioTon Winterzauber Bad Mergentheim (Bad Mergentheim)
    Covered ice skating and ice stock sport with festive hut village.
  3. Main-Tauber Christmas Circus (Bad Mergentheim)
    International star artists and a New Year's Eve magic gala.
  4. Bamberger Weihnachtsmarkt (Bamberg)
    Traditional German Christmas market on Maximiliansplatz
  5. Weihnachtsmarkt Zeil am Main (Zeil am Main)
    Traditional German Christmas market with artisan crafts and local wine.
  6. Nuremberg Christmas Market (Nürnberg)
    World-famous Christkindlesmarkt with traditional opening prologue.

This Week / Coming Up (6)

Würzburger Bachtage 2025 Thu, Nov 20
Alt-Rothenburger Reiterlesmarkt Christmas Market Fri, Nov 21
Historischer Weihnachtsmarkt am Neustädter Kirchenplatz Mon, Nov 24
Erlanger Waldweihnacht Mon, Nov 24
Reichsstädter Advent Wed, Nov 26
Ansbacher Weihnachtsmarkt Thu, Nov 27

Christmas Parties Near Ansbach

Festive dining experiences, holiday parties, and Christmas-themed food and drink events in Ansbach.

New Year's Eve Gala 2025 at Grüner Baum Fürth

Festive New Year's Eve gala celebration

📍 Fürth • Dec 31

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Ansbach Christmas FAQ

When are the best times to visit?

Weekday evenings tend to be less crowded. Peak times are weekends in December, especially closer to Christmas.

Is parking available?

Most events offer on-site parking. Check individual event pages for specific parking information and fees.

Are venues accessible?

Most venues are accessible. Contact individual events for specific accessibility accommodations.