Ansbach Christmas Market
Sheltered by the historic churches of St. Gumbertus and St. Johannis around the town hall, this market fills the center of Ansbach with festive cheer. Visitors can gather around the large Christmas pyramid and browse stalls selling handcrafted gift items and holiday decorations. Seasonal refreshments include mulled wine, punch, roasted almonds, and traditional bratwurst.
What to Expect
Large Christmas pyramid set between St. Gumbertus and St. Johannis churches.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
City Center
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
City of Ansbach Culture & Tourism
Food & Drink
Enjoy mulled wine, including Fritzi-Bubi’s much-loved white mulled wine, punch, roasted almonds, and bratwurst.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Christmas-market shoppers and families
Vibe
Festive and traditional
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Sunday to Thursday 11am - 8pm; Friday and Saturday 11am - 9pm.
Tips & Advice
- Visit the town hall’s Gothic Hall for the Christmas exhibition and arts-and-crafts market, an indoor stop alongside the outdoor stalls.
- Look for Fritzi-Bubi’s stall to try his much-loved white mulled wine and see the Christmas decorations he sells.
- Schedule your visit for December 4–6 to see traditional blacksmithing demonstrated live at Museumshof there.
- Make time for the Franconian craftsmen’s nativity in the town hall, depicting village life around 1900 on a 50-square-metre display.
- Dress warmly for browsing the outdoor market, then warm up with mulled wine or punch among the stalls.
Special Events & Promotions
- Blacksmith Christmas at the Museumshof, December 4 to 6: traditional blacksmithing performed live.
- Oliver Schott with The Golden Gospel Choir on Martin-Luther-Platz on December 16.
- Christmas carol evening with the Windsbach Boys' Choir at St. Gumbertus on December 1, separate ticket.
- Windsbach Boys' Choir: Christmas Oratorio on December 18, separate ticket.
- Guided city tour "Ansbach in a blaze of lights" from November 28, booked separately.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What food and drink is there?
Mulled wine, punch, roasted almonds and Ansbach bratwurst. Fritzi Bubi, a local character, sells decorations and his white mulled wine at the market.
Where can I find handmade gifts?
Try the market stalls selling handcrafted goods. There is also a Christmas exhibition with an arts and crafts market in the Gothic Hall of the town hall, open for the whole market season.
What is the Blacksmith Christmas?
From December 4 to 6, you can watch traditional blacksmithing live at the Museumshof.
How do I get tickets for the Christmas concerts and tours?
Buy them at the Tourist Information office on Johann-Sebastian-Bach-Platz, where you can pay in cash or by debit card. You can also buy them online through Reservix.
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