Waldweihnacht - Forest Christmas at Waldwelt Allgäu
Visitors stroll through festively decorated wooden stalls offering handmade arts and crafts under sparkling lights in the forest. The event features crackling fire pits, live brass and choir music, culinary treats like mulled wine and fresh crêpes, and appearances by the Snow Queen and St. Nicholas. Guests can also explore the park's adventure playground equipment and the elevated treetop walkway throughout the festivities.
What to Expect
Family-friendly Christmas market set among nature with a treetop walkway.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Allgäu
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Waldwelt Skywalk Allgäu
Food & Drink
Options include mulled wine, crêpes, apple strudel with vanilla ice cream, raclette rolls, Krautschupfnudeln, red sausage, and tomato soup.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and family-friendly
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
€
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Erwachsene – 9,50 €; Kinder erhalten an der Waldweihnacht freien Eintritt. – Get tickets
- Hours: Saturday 12 bis 20 Uhr; Sunday 12 bis 19 Uhr.
- Parking: A free shuttle bus runs from Kurhaus in Scheidegg to the Waldwelt visitor parking lot on both weekends.
- Accessibility: The treetop walkway is barrier-free for wheelchairs and strollers, and designated parking is available near the entrance.
- Pets: Dogs on a leash are welcome. Dog huts are available while you're on the treetop walk, and assistance dogs may go up with you.
Tips & Advice
- Take the free shuttle bus from the Kurhaus in Scheidegg, which runs on both Waldweihnacht weekends to the Waldwelt visitor parking lot.
- Arrive well before closing, because last entry to the Waldweihnacht is one hour before closing time on both Saturdays and Sundays.
- Have the kids bring a wish list, since children get in free this year and can post it to the Christkind at the Himmelspostamt.
- Plan your visit for Sunday, December 6 if you want to see the magic fire show with Laurin Weth in the forest.
- Dress warmly for an afternoon into evening in the forest, and keep in mind that bad weather can close the treetop path or some play equipment.
Special Events & Promotions
- New for 2026: children get in free.
- Magic fire show with Laurin Weth on Sunday, December 6.
- Christmas story sessions start every 30 minutes in the warm Försterhaus on program dates.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Waldweihnacht good for young children?
Yes. It's a family event with a program made for kids. Children can post their wish lists to the Christkind at the Himmelspostamt and listen to Christmas stories in the Försterhaus. St. Nicholas and the Snow Queen are announced as guests of honor. Children get in free this year.
What food and drink is there?
You'll find Glühwein, crêpes, Krautschupfnudeln, Raclette-Seelen, red sausage, tomato soup, and apple strudel with vanilla ice cream.
Where should I park?
On both weekends a free shuttle bus runs from the Kurhaus in Scheidegg to the Waldwelt visitor parking lot. The park's own lot below the Waldwelt is paid, and you pay at the machine when you leave. Visitors with a disability badge can park right at the entrance.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, dogs on a leash are welcome in the park. While you're up on the treetop walk, your dog can wait in one of the shaded dog huts. Assistance dogs may go on the treetop walk with you.
Are the treetop walk and play equipment open during the Waldweihnacht?
Yes, all visitors can use the treetop walk and the play equipment during the Waldweihnacht. Bad weather can close the path or some of the play equipment.
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