Fürther Weihnachtsmarkt mit Mittelaltermarkt
Visitors can wander among traditional market stalls and an integrated medieval village set with wooden shacks and historic tents. Demonstrations feature traditional artisans including blacksmiths, candle makers, potters, and glassblowers, accompanied by entertainment from jugglers, fire performers, and regional choirs. Highlights include rides on a nostalgic chain carousel or mini train, warming fire pits, and an eight-meter-tall illuminated moose perched atop Dölle's Altes Brathaus.
What to Expect
Features an integrated medieval market, warming fire pits, and an eight-meter glowing moose.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Stadt Fürth
Food & Drink
Enjoy grilled salmon, hand-baked bread, tarte flambée, hearty soups, mulled wine, eggnog, berry wine, mead, spicy hypocras, mocha, and Swedish teas.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and fans of medieval crafts
Vibe
Festive and relaxed
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Admission to the Christmas Market is free of charge. Admission to the Medieval Market is free of charge.
- Hours: Fürth Christmas Market: daily from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tips & Advice
- Take a train, subway or bus to Fürth Central Station, because the market on Fürther Freiheit is only a three-minute walk away.
- Warm up at the fire pits with a mulled wine or eggnog, because there are fire pits across the square to sit by.
- If you're feeling brave, take a hot bath in the Zubabar tub at the medieval market while you drink a cup of mead.
- Bring the kids for the chain carousel, the mini train, the storytelling Santa and the children's knight tournaments at the medieval market.
- Look up at Dölle's Altes Brathaus to see the new eight-meter illuminated moose on the roof of the two-story tavern.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: an eight-meter illuminated moose on the roof of the two-story mulled wine tavern Dölle's Altes Brathaus.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for kids?
There's a nostalgic chain carousel, a small train to ride, and a smiling Santa Claus who tells stories at the push of a button. The medieval market adds storytime and children's knight tournaments.
What's in the medieval market?
About 24 historic booths are built to look like tents and wooden shacks. Candle makers, glassblowers, blacksmiths, tailors and potters work there, and you can buy handmade jewelry, baskets, pottery and children's armor. Musicians, jugglers, stilt walkers and fire performers entertain the crowds.
What can I eat and drink at the medieval market?
The food and drink follow time-honored recipes. There's grilled salmon, fresh hand-baked bread, tarte flambée and hearty soups. To drink there's berry wine, mead, spiced hypocras, mocha and Swedish teas.
Can you really take a bath at the market?
Yes. If you're brave, you can take a hot bath in the Zubabar tub at the medieval market while you drink a cup of mead.
How do I get there by public transport?
Take a train, subway or bus to Fürth Central Station. From there it's a three-minute walk to Fürther Freiheit.
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