Last updated: 11. November 2024
Discover the festive winter season in Donaueschingen! Our event guide presents all the important Christmas activities and events in the city at the source of the Danube.
Around the historic Palace Square and the Fürstenberg Residence, traditional market stalls, handcrafted artworks, and regional specialties await you. The city area between Karlstraße and Museumstraße transforms into an atmospheric winter landscape, where visitors can experience the Swabian-Alemannic Christmas tradition among fragrant fir trees and decorated half-timbered houses.
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Donaueschingen Holiday Markets and Shopping
Fürstenberg Christmas World
- What to Expect
- Diverse exhibitors with interesting offers.
- Description
- The Fürstenberg Christmas World offers a diverse selection of exhibitors with interesting offers such as home textiles, gift ideas, silk manufacturing, glassblowers, jewelry, delicacies, pottery, and fashion. Live bands and horn blowers contribute to a festive atmosphere, while children enjoy Christmas treats, fairy tale tellers, magicians, and Saint Nicholas.
- Where
- Donaueschingen | More Info : Fürstenberg Christmas World
Bräunlingen Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Small Christmas market in a cozy atmosphere.
- Description
- The Christmas market in Bräunlingen offers a cozy atmosphere with culinary delights and traditional crafts. Visit the Brändbachhalle on December 28, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
- Where
- Bräunlingen | More Info : Bräunlingen Christmas Market
Traditional Folk Festival Unterkirnach
- What to Expect
- Traditional festival with local specialties.
- Description
- The Traditional Volksfest in Unterkirnach offers musical entertainment and culinary highlights like fresh meat platter, onion cake, and homemade Kilwiküchle.
- Where
- Unterkirnach | More Info : Traditional Folk Festival Unterkirnach
Villingen-Schwenningen Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Handmade gifts and culinary specialties in a picturesque setting.
- Description
- The Villingen-Schwenningen Christmas Market offers a diverse selection of handmade gifts and culinary delights. Numerous associations, restaurateurs, and vendors present their offerings in a picturesque setting.
- Where
- Villingen-Schwenningen | More Info : Villingen-Schwenningen Christmas Market
Tuttlingen Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A traditional Christmas market with local products and culinary offerings.
- Description
- The Christmas market in Tuttlingen takes place on December 13, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Vereinsgelände Beim Tierheim 3. Visitors can purchase traditional Christmas items and culinary specialties.
- Where
- Tuttlingen | More Info : Tuttlingen Christmas Market
Donaueschingen Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Bonndorf Wine Festival
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of wines, beers, and traditional music.
- Description
- The Weinfest Bonndorf offers a variety of wines, beers, and traditional German dishes. Musical highlights are provided by the music clubs and folk ensembles.
- Where
- Bonndorf | More Info : Bonndorf Wine Festival
High Black Forest Brass Music Festival
- What to Expect
- Traditional brass band events with modern rhythms.
- Description
- The Hochschwarzwälder Blosmusik Feschtival brings together numerous brass band events in the Black Forest. From traditional morning concerts to traditional place concerts and brass band performances by the lake – there's something for everyone Besides catering, a great program, and finest brass band sounds, the social gathering is the main focus.
- Where
- Löffingen | More Info : High Black Forest Brass Music Festival
Donaueschingen Music Days
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of premieres and interactive sound installations.
- Description
- The Donaueschinger Musiktage are the oldest and most traditional festival for new music worldwide. They offer a diverse program including premieres, sound installations, discussions, workshops, and lectures.
- Where
- Donaueschingen | More Info : Donaueschingen Music Days
Christmas Concert Donaueschingen
- What to Expect
- Unique sound atmosphere through professional musicians.
- Description
- The Christmas concert in Donaueschingen features a variety of classical and modern Christmas songs performed by professional musicians.
- Where
- Donaueschingen | More Info : Christmas Concert Donaueschingen
Donaueschingen Other Holiday Activities
Bräunlingen Autumn and Folk Festival
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of traditional folk events and modern amusement park attractions.
- Description
- The Bräunlingen Autumn and Folk Festival offers a diverse program with traditional events such as beer barrel rolling, fair, and agricultural and automotive exhibitions. The event takes place in the historic old town and is a significant highlight of regional culture.
- Where
- Bräunlingen | More Info : Bräunlingen Autumn and Folk Festival
Blumberg Museum Railway
- What to Expect
- Historic train rides through the Wutachtal and Black Forest.
- Description
- The Sauschwänzlebahn offers historic train rides through the beautiful Wutachtal and Black Forest. The route spans 25 kilometers from Blumberg-Zollhaus to Weizen and includes four bridges and six tunnels.
- Where
- Blumberg | More Info : Blumberg Museum Railway