Auerbach Christmas Market
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 weekend. The festivities conclude with a traditional miners' parade, alongside a Santa Claus gathering that takes place every second year.
What to Expect
Features a fairytale parade and traditional Bergparade in the city center.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Stadtmarketingverein „Wir in Auerbach“ e.V.
Food & Drink
Market stalls offer food and drink alongside Christmas goods and gift ideas.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and family-friendly
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Tips & Advice
- Visit on opening weekend to catch the popular fairy tale parade, a highlight of the market’s entertainment program.
- Make November 29 a shopping visit to combine Sunday shopping with the fairy tale parade.
- Choose December 13 for Sunday shopping alongside the Bergparade, which brings the market to a close.
- Allow time to browse stalls across Nikolaistraße, Neumarkt, and Altmarkt, as the market spans several central locations.
- Wear warm layers for browsing the outdoor pedestrian-zone stalls and watching the parades, since visitors spend time outside.
Special Events & Promotions
- Sunday, November 29: fairy-tale parade, with shops open for Sunday shopping.
- Saturday, November 28: late-opening Saturday (langer Samstag).
- Sunday, December 13 (third Advent): the miners' parade closes the market, with shops open for Sunday shopping.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the market good for families?
Yes. The fairy-tale parade on the opening weekend draws both kids and grown-ups.
What can I find at the stalls?
Many stalls along the Nikolaistraße pedestrian zone, Neumarkt and Altmarkt sell Christmas goods and gift ideas. There's food and drink too.
Are the shops open on the weekends?
Yes. There is a late-opening Saturday on November 28 and Sunday shopping on November 29 and December 13.
How does the market end?
It closes with the miners' parade (Bergparade) on the third Advent, Sunday, December 13.
Is there entertainment?
Yes, there's a colorful entertainment program throughout the market.
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