Auerbach Christmas Markets 2026

Set along the Nikolaistraße pedestrian zone, Neumarkt, and Altmarkt, numerous market stalls offer an extensive holiday assortment, gift ideas, and traditional food and drinks. Visitors can enjoy a colorful entertainment program, including a popular fairy tale parade on the opening...

Set throughout the decorated historic old town, the market features stalls along the streets and lanes as well as a medieval market inside the castle courtyard. Visitors can watch stage entertainment on the market stage, see a Christmas mountain with...

Set in the historic old town, visitors can explore decorated stalls filled with traditional folk art from the Erzgebirge and Vogtland regions. The market features festive Christmas tree and Advent ornaments, candles, toys, and basketware. Guests can also enjoy an...

More than forty regional merchants and craft demonstrators showcase their products across the castle market grounds. Guests can enjoy complimentary attractions including live music, a toboggan run, a children's carousel, fairytale cinema, castle tours, campfire stick-bread baking, and cuddly alpacas....

Visitors gather on the Altmarkt to enjoy festive market stalls and the scent of mulled wine. Festivities kick off with the traditional turning of the pyramid and lighting of the Christmas tree, followed by an advent singing program in the...

Visitors can stroll through festive wooden huts offering gifts, seasonal crafts, and snacks in the heart of the city. A stage set up on the market square hosts an extensive entertainment program. Children can visit Santa Claus in his cozy...

Held annually on the first weekend of Advent, this traditional Christmas market brings together numerous vendors and cultural programs across three days. Highlights include the opening 'Ahlichteln' light-up ceremony, a Santa Claus parade accompanied by equestrian clubs, and the starting...

Set against the backdrop of the illuminated Old Town Hall, the market fills the Altmarkt with festive lights and the aromas of mulled wine and roasted almonds. Visitors can browse food and gift stalls, watch the traditional Christmas pyramid turn,...

Set against the architectural backdrop of the Lower Castle and St. Marien church, the market fills the castle gardens with decorated stalls and holiday goods. Visitors can enjoy an entertainment program on the small stage featuring live music, brass ensembles,...

Visitors can sample and purchase a wide selection of gingerbread specialties created by renowned bakeries and small artisan workshops. Wooden huts offer themed products including gingerbread liqueur, gingerbread mulled wine, gingerbread sausages, and chocolates, alongside holiday treats like stollen, cinnamon...

Visitors are welcomed to celebrate the Christmas season at the Rittergut manor grounds. The holiday gathering features a traditional artisan and craftsmen market.

Held around the Chemnitz Town Hall, the market features over 200 stalls offering festive culinary treats and holiday gift ideas. Shoppers can find traditional Ore Mountain folk art, including wooden incense smokers, candle arches, and Christmas pyramids. Families can also...

Visitors browse lovingly designed huts built in traditional Erzgebirge style, offering local woodcrafts, decorations, and unique gift ideas. Regional hosts serve mulled wine alongside traditional Ore Mountain culinary dishes made from classic recipes. Families can enjoy special children's programs including...

Visitors can stroll through the festively decorated pedestrian zone from the Stadtmuseum to the Marktplatz, discovering scenes with life-sized figures depicting the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm. Around 90 holiday booths offer Thuringian specialties, mulled wine, and seasonal treats...

Held in the town center of Schleiz, this holiday market fills the Neumarkt with festive lights, music, and the aroma of mulled wine. Visitors can browse a diverse array of market stalls offering sweet and savory treats alongside holiday goods....

Visitors can stroll through the town hall courtyard to browse more than 20 wooden huts offering gifts and culinary treats. The market provides a cozy gathering spot for browsing, feasting, and enjoying a curated stage program.

Visitors can wander through three rustic, half-timbered barns adorned with fir greenery and festive lights to explore stalls from over 30 exhibitors. Offerings include handmade ceramics, holiday decor, floristry, baking molds, honey, and homemade sausage. A cultural program on the...

Guests can explore a variety of display stands and follow a Christmas craft trail. The market presents a festive programme suitable for all ages. Visitors can also enjoy sweet and savoury treats alongside mulled wine.

More than 40 market stalls and specialty shops line the festively decorated town centre with traditional Ore Mountain crafts and holiday goods. Visitors can experience local traditions, watch artisans carry on generations of woodcraft, and attend parades such as mining...

Rooted in the 800-year-old mining heritage of the Ore Mountains, this festive market gathers visitors around decorated booths offering holiday decor, gift items, mulled wine, and bratwurst. Highlights include a nocturnal miners' parade and the ceremonial slicing of a multi-meter-long...

Visitors can skate on a large ice rink set in the heart of the town center. The rink sits alongside a decorated Christmas tree, vendor stalls, a craft village, and fairytale huts. A large Christmas pyramid with crafted figures and...

Visitors can stroll through a cozy holiday setting filled with seasonal goods and diverse culinary treats. Attractions include a Christmas railway, a carousel, and crafting inside the Knusperhütte. Guests can also admire a unique nativity scene featuring larger-than-life figures set...

Held across the Niedermarkt and extending along Breite Straße, the market presents entertainment across two performance stages. Visitors can experience the ceremonial slicing of the Döbeln giant stollen, the communal singing event 'Döbeln singt', and the opening Christmas play. The...

Visitors can wander through the castle courtyards among festively illuminated wooden huts offering culinary specialties and discover handmade crafts in the barrel-vaulted cellars. Guests can warm up by the tiled stove in the Hofstube or enjoy refreshments in the Christmas...

Visitors can browse market stalls offering decorations, gift items, regional goods, bee products, and winter accessories like hats, scarves, and socks. Festive lighting creates a cozy atmosphere complemented by an ice skating rink and a craft hut for children. Food...

Kulmbach's marketplace transforms into an atmospheric winter wonderland with twinkling lights, fragrant treats, and lovingly decorated market stalls. Visitors can take in the contemplative seasonal mood and enjoy a cozy festive setting.

Set inside the medieval Leuchtenburg, the market brings together artisans demonstrating traditional crafts made from porcelain, leather, wood, and glass. Visitors can write their heartfelt wishes on porcelain plates and drop them into the depths from the 20-meter-long Skywalk of...

Visitors can wander the festive market stalls offering culinary specialties, mulled wine, and roasted almonds, as well as medieval craft demonstrations. Entertainment includes theater, storytelling, music, dancing, and a fire show with fireworks. Children can take part in face painting,...

Local wineries open their doors along the vineyards of Naumburg and Roßbach to host an open-air Christmas market trail. Visitors can warm up by outdoor fire pits while sampling estate wines, homemade mulled wine, and hearty regional specialties. Across dozens...

The Kunsthandwerkermarkt features an artisan craft market hosted at the Burggut and Martin-Luther-Haus. Visitors can explore a variety of handcrafted goods in Kulmbach's Waaggasse.

Visitors can browse gifts amid twinkling lights on the farm in Otterwisch. The gathering features warm mulled wine, food fresh from the grill, and an appearance by Santa Claus.

Experience the charm of the region's smallest and shortest Christmas market, held in Langenhessen, a district of Werdau. This unique event features just three stalls and a brief, three-hour opening on the third Advent Sunday. Visitors can savor classic festive...

Step into a magical Christmas wonderland at the Vánoční dům (Christmas House), a unique year-round exhibition and shop dedicated to festive decorations. Located in the charming Zámeček Doubí, this is the only Christmas House in the Czech Republic, offering an...

Experience the magic of the Hohenstein-Ernstthal Christmas Market, held annually on the third Advent weekend. Visitors can immerse themselves in a festive atmosphere filled with the aroma of Bratapfel, the glow of candlelight, and the warmth of Glühwein. Discover unique...

Experience the magic of the Crimmitschau Christmas Market from December 5th to 7th, 2025. This festive event offers a delightful program for all ages, featuring live music from local bands, enchanting performances by children's groups, and the much-anticipated daily appearance...

Step into a bygone era at the Historical Castle Christmas, a unique event at Voigtsberg Castle that recreates the festive spirit of the Gründerzeit. This isn't just a market; it's an immersive journey into late 19th-century Christmas traditions, complete with...

Experience the magic of the Zeitzer Adventsmarkt, a festive Christmas market held on the historic Altmarkt. Indulge in a delightful array of winter treats, from sweet stollen and mulled wine to savory grilled dishes. Keep an eye out for Santa...

Step into a romantic pre-Christmas evening at the Hotel Mohrenbrunnen's 'Die wirklich letzte Hof-Weihnacht'. This charming event unfolds in a beautifully decorated 17th-century half-timbered courtyard, complete with a cozy bonfire and festive holiday music. Savor delicious homemade treats, regional specialties,...

Experience the heartwarming Tierheimweihnacht in Eisenberg, where you can go behind the scenes at the local animal shelter. Enjoy a cozy atmosphere with a bonfire, waffles, and mulled wine, all while supporting a great cause. All proceeds directly benefit the...

Discover the Freiberger Christmarkt, a unique mining-themed Christmas market in the heart of Saxony. Experience authentic Erzgebirge traditions, browse over 90 artisan stalls for unique gifts and crafts, and savor festive treats. Witness the spectacular Bergparade and immerse yourself in...

Schillers Weihnacht invites visitors to a cozy and traditional Christmas market experience. Browse over 100 wooden stalls offering unique Erzgebirge wood art, handmade jewelry, and Herrnhuter stars. Indulge in festive treats and warm beverages like mulled wine and Feuerzangenbowle. Children...

Step back in time at Jena's Historical Christmas Market, nestled between the ancient city walls of Johannistor and Pulverturm. This enchanting event features thrilling knightly duels, traditional artisan crafts, and captivating folkloric music. For a quieter experience, the 'Märchenhöhle' offers...

Experience the magic of the Christmas season at the Bad Kösen Christmas Market. This festive event brings together local artisans to showcase their unique handmade crafts and seasonal decorations. Visitors can immerse themselves in the charming atmosphere, savor traditional German...

Step into a magical holiday wonderland at the Höfische Weihnacht in Weißenfels. This enchanting Christmas market offers a delightful escape with its traditional stalls, festive decorations, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Browse unique crafts, savor seasonal treats, and soak in...

The Kulma Alm is set to return to Kulmbach's market square for the winter of 2025. This temporary winter village offers a festive atmosphere for visitors to enjoy. While specific details on activities and exact opening hours for 2025 are...

Discover the unique charm of Apolda's Advent Market, hosted by the Evangelical Church. This special market offers a distinct holiday experience, inviting visitors to explore festive stalls and embrace the community spirit of the season. It's a wonderful opportunity to...