Last updated: December 01, 2024
Plan your festive season with our comprehensive event guide for Herzogenaurach. We present all the important holiday events that accompany both locals and visitors through the Advent season.
The historic market square transforms into a traditional Christmas market with Franconian specialties and regional crafts. From here, the winter activities extend to the Castle Square, where the old castle courtyard provides an atmospheric backdrop. Along the main street, festively decorated shop windows line up, while the nearby cities of Erlangen and Nuremberg with their famous Christkindlesmarkt are just a short drive away.
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Traditional after-work mulled wine with live music.
The Christmas market in Herzogenaurach features beautifully decorated stalls with Christmas gifts and live music. On the second Advent weekend, the mulled wine and lights make the home even more beautiful.
Where: Herzogenaurach | More Info: Herzogenaurach Christmas Market
Traditional, often handmade Christmas decorations and sweet treats.
The Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt is one of the oldest and most famous Christmas markets in the world. Here you can find traditional, often handmade Christmas decorations and sweet treats like gingerbread. Additional attractions include the Children's Christmas and the Star House, the Sister Cities Market, and the Nuremberg children's procession of lights.
Where: Nuremberg | More Info: Nuremberg Christmas Market
The festive boat ride on the Schwabach is a standout attraction.
The Schwabacher Christmas Market offers a variety of attractions, including the festive boat ride on the Schwabach and the Franconian Nativity Scene House featuring local folk costumes.
Where: Schwabach | More Info: Schwabach Christmas Market
Unique Christmas pyramid with mulled wine and bratwurst.
The Ansbach Christmas market offers a cozy market setting around the town hall, featuring offerings from handicrafts to homemade goods. Visitors can gather at the large Christmas pyramid with mulled wine or punch, roasted almonds, or a bratwurst, and get into the holiday spirit.
Where: Ansbach | More Info: Ansbach Christmas Market
Self-designed Advent windows in school classes and youth groups.
The Reiterlesmarkt in Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a traditional Christmas market held between the Market Square, Green Market, and Church Square. It offers a variety of Christmas products and cultural events, including performances by brass groups and the lighting of the large Christmas tree.
Where: Rothenburg ob der Tauber | More Info: Rothenburg ob der Tauber Reiterles Market
Diverse program with youth orchestras and ensembles of the Bläserphilharmonie.
The Christmas concert in Herzogenaurach features a diverse program with youth orchestras and ensembles of the Bläserphilharmonie in the Evangelical Church.
Where: Herzogenaurach | More Info: Christmas Concert Herzogenaurach
Special return of organist Michael Riedel with creative organ improvisations.
The Schwabach Christmas Concert offers a unique blend of traditional and lesser-known songs from Renaissance to today, complemented by surprising texts and varied instrumental music. Notably, organist Michael Riedel returns to enrich the program with his creative improvisations.
Where: Schwabach | More Info: Christmas Concert Schwabach