Augsburger Christkindlesmarkt
Visitors stroll through festively illuminated market lanes set across the historic city center, browsing a wide variety of holiday goods and culinary treats. A centerpiece of the festivities is the Engelesspiel, an angel performance staged in the facade of the Augsburg City Hall inspired by Hans Holbein's paintings. Families can also discover a nativity scene with Oberammergau carved figures, the Märchenstraße storybook window trail, and a dedicated children's market.
What to Expect
One of Germany's oldest Christmas markets, dating to the 15th century.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
City Center
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
IG Schausteller und Marktkaufleute
Food & Drink
The market offers a variety of culinary treats, including both food and drinks.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and christmas market enthusiasts
Vibe
Festive, historic, family-friendly
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: November 23: 18.00 - 21.30 Uhr; Sunday-Thursday: 10.00 - 20.00 Uhr; Friday-Saturday: 10.00 - 21.30 Uhr; December 23: 10.00 - 21.30 Uhr; December 24: 10.00 - 14.00 Uhr.
- Parking: The P+R lot at the Plärrer grounds (Langenmantelstraße) is paid parking and is available to Christkindlesmarkt visitors from 23.11. to 24.12.2026.
- Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are located inside the administrative building at Rathausplatz 1.
Tips & Advice
- Drive to the P+R lot on the Plärrer grounds off Langenmantelstraße, where attendants direct you to a space; keep in mind that it is paid parking.
- Print the market map before you go, because the stalls spread across Rathausplatz, Maximilianstraße, Martin-Luther-Platz and the children's market at Moritzplatz.
- Leave your purchases at the AVG baggage and info bus by the Merkurbrunnen so you can keep browsing the market without carrying bags.
- Come on a Friday or Saturday if you want a later evening, since the market stays open longer on those nights than Sunday through Thursday.
- Shop early on Christmas Eve, because December 24 is the market's last day and it closes in the early afternoon.
Special Events & Promotions
- Opening night on November 23, open in the evening only
- Last day on December 24, closing in the early afternoon
- New for 2026: officially named one of the 12 most beautiful Christmas markets in Europe
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for children?
The children's Christmas market on Philippine-Welser-Straße and Moritzplatz has a fairy-tale castle, a children's carousel and a witch's cottage. St. Nicholas reads stories there. Kids can also visit the Christkindles post office and walk the Märchenstraße, where fairy-tale scenes fill the shop windows.
What is the Engelesspiel?
It's an angel performance staged in the facade of Augsburg's town hall. It's modeled on Hans Holbein's famous altar angels.
Where can I park?
The P+R lot on the Plärrer grounds (Langenmantelstraße) is set aside for market visitors from November 23 to December 24, 2026. It's paid parking, and attendants direct cars to the spaces.
Where are the toilets?
There are toilets at the Fischmarkt next to the town hall. A 'Toilette für Alle' and toilet containers stand between Martin-Luther-Platz and Fuggerplatz. Extra barrier-free toilets are inside the administration building at Rathausplatz 1.
What else should I see?
See the nativity scene with original Oberammergau figures, right next to the Christkindles post office. There is also the Advent calendar.
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