Christmas in the Courtyards
Visitors wander through lovingly decorated courtyards across the city center to browse regional arts, crafts, and handmade gifts. The locations feature local vintner mulled wine, street food, baked treats, and open fire bowls. Entertainment across the courtyards includes live music, organ performances, fairy-tale storytelling, and creative workshops.
What to Expect
Decorated private and historic courtyards open across Naumburg's city center.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
City Center
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Stadt Naumburg
Food & Drink
Courtyards offer local vintner’s mulled wine, wine, punch, coffee and stollen, alongside street food, regional specialties, and other sweet and savory treats.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and visitors who enjoy local crafts and seasonal food
Vibe
Festive and cozy
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Saturday 13-21 Uhr; Sunday 13-19 Uhr. At St. Wenzel: Saturday 15.00-21.00 Uhr; Sunday 15.00-19.00 Uhr.
- Parking: Park at the Vogelwiese, on Georgenstraße or below the cathedral, each about a 5-minute walk to the Markt.
Tips & Advice
- Pick up the flyer that guides you to each courtyard and its theme, and look for the yellow star with the Naumburg logo at participating entrances.
- Come on Saturday to hear Einwandfrey at the Weinquartier, Wahlverwandt at the Marientor and the soprano-and-organ music at St. Wenzel, all on that day only.
- Visit Naumburg Cathedral during the courtyard weekend to get 20% off regular admission, and let the kids make something at the KinderDomBauhütte stand.
- Leave the car at the Vogelwiese, on Georgenstraße or below the cathedral, all about five minutes on foot from the Markt, or take the bus or tram from the station.
- Save St. Wenzel for later in your visit, because it opens later in the day than the other courtyards on both Saturday and Sunday.
Special Events & Promotions
- Naumburg Cathedral: 20% off regular admission on the first Advent weekend.
- St. Wenzel: 'Erste Musik zum Weihnachtsmarkt' with solo soprano and organ, Saturday only; free entry, donations welcome.
- Saturday live music: Einwandfrey at Weihnachten im Weinquartier and Wahlverwandt at Kunst und Handwerk im Marientor.
- The Unstrutbahn runs special trains on Sunday.
- A historic tram runs to the courtyards during Advent.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find the participating courtyards?
Look for a yellow Christmas star with the Naumburg logo at each participating entrance. A flyer also guides you to each courtyard and its theme.
What is there for children?
Young and old can do crafts at the KinderDomBauhütte stand in the cathedral cloister. Steinweg 19 has fairy tales for young listeners, and Lichtzauber der Lebenshilfe has a fairy-tale cinema and crafts for children. At Deftig, heiß & Wild, Santa hands out presents.
What can I eat and drink?
Options include winemaker's mulled wine, Glögg, children's punch, coffee and stollen, pinsas, homemade soups, street food, wild game goulash and cinnamon rolls. Markt 12 has vegan food, and the Marientor serves African coffee and Thuringian bratwurst.
Where should I park?
The Vogelwiese, Georgenstraße and below-the-cathedral lots are each about a 5-minute walk from the Markt. From the main station, buses and trams run into the old town every 15 minutes.
Is there live music?
Yes. Weihnachten im Weinquartier has live music on both days, with Einwandfrey on Saturday. Wahlverwandt plays at the Marientor on Saturday, and Bock´s Edition also has live music.
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