Last updated: 11. November 2024
Discover the festive winter season in Neuburg an der Donau with our current event guide. For locals and visitors alike, we offer a comprehensive overview of winter festivities in our historic Danube city.
The picturesque Karlsplatz in the heart of the old town transforms into an atmospheric meeting point with a traditional Christmas market. Along the medieval lanes to Schrannenplatz, numerous market stalls extend, while the Residence Castle provides a magnificent backdrop. The events spread from the City Theater to St. Peter's Church, where concerts and cultural performances regularly take place.
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Neuburg an der Donau Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Market at Karlsplatz
- What to Expect
- Handmade crafts and self-made products in a romantic atmosphere.
- Description
- The Christkindlmarkt at Karlsplatz in Neuburg an der Donau offers a variety of handmade crafts and self-made products. Visitors can buy ceramics, Christmas balls, and festive decorations. There are also delicious foods like sausages, noodles, and gingerbread. Music groups and singing performances complete the program.
- Where
- Neuburg an der Donau | More Info : Christmas Market at Karlsplatz
Sète Wine Festival
- What to Expect
- South French wines and French cuisine on the Schrannenplatz.
- Description
- The Sèter Weinfest offers South French wines and French cuisine, along with an eclectic musical program on the central Schrannenplatz.
- Where
- Neuburg an der Donau | More Info : Sète Wine Festival
Neuburg Folk Festival
- What to Expect
- Variety of rides and stalls
- Description
- The Neuburger Volksfest is the most traditional and popular event in Neuburg an der Donau. It starts annually on the last Friday in July and features a variety of rides and stalls. Each year, something new is offered, ensuring its continued popularity.
- Where
- Neuburg an der Donau | More Info : Neuburg Folk Festival
Nuremberg Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Traditional Christmas decorations and handmade treats.
- Description
- The Nuremberg 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 City Market, and the Nuremberg children's procession of lights.
- Where
- Nuremberg | More Info : Nuremberg Christmas Market
Ingolstadt Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of nativity scenes, Christmas train, and Winter Lounge.
- Description
- The Ingolstadt Christkindlmarkt features a variety of festively decorated stalls with hot drinks, sweet and savory treats, and a colorful program. Visitors can embark on a journey through the Christmas season and enjoy the beauty of the nativity scenes, the atmosphere of the Christmas train, and the Winter Lounge.
- Where
- Ingolstadt | More Info : Ingolstadt Christmas Market
Nördlingen Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Over 70 stalls with regional delicacies and handmade crafts.
- Description
- The Romantic Christmas Market in Nördlingen features over 70 stalls with culinary delights and handmade treasures. Visitors can participate in Advent town tours, visit nativity scene exhibitions, and enjoy Christmas concerts.
- Where
- Nördlingen | More Info : Nördlingen Christmas Market
Lucrezia Market Regensburg
- What to Expect
- Handmade crafts and cultural events.
- Description
- The Lucrezia Market in Regensburg offers a diverse range of handmade crafts and culinary delights. Located in the heart of the old town, visitors can find high-quality handmade products and cultural events.
- Where
- Regensburg | More Info : Lucrezia Market Regensburg
Thurn and Taxis Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Craft exhibitions and culinary specialties in the historic castle courtyard.
- Description
- The Romantic Christmas Market at Thurn and Taxis Castle offers a unique atmosphere with hundreds of candles, torches, and lanterns. Traditional craftsmen showcase their unique items, while culinary specialties and a diverse cultural program delight the visitors.
- Where
- Regensburg | More Info : Thurn and Taxis Christmas Market
Christmas Market in Neuburg City Museum
- What to Expect
- Handicraft presentations in representative social rooms.
- Description
- The Christmas market at Neuburger Schloss offers a variety of delicacies and handicrafts. Visit the market in the historic old town and enjoy the sweet and savory treats as well as the diverse handicraft items.
- Where
- Neuburg an der Donau | More Info : Christmas Market in Neuburg City Museum
Neuburg an der Donau Other Holiday Activities
Night Watchman Tour
- What to Expect
- Guided tour through the historic old town with a talkative night watchman.
- Description
- Join the night watchman of Neuburg on his evening tour through the Upper Old Town and hear all sorts of curious stories about the residents of the city.
- Where
- Neuburg an der Donau | More Info : Night Watchman Tour
Sunday Castle Tour
- What to Expect
- Tour through exciting sections of the Neuburger Residenzschloss.
- Description
- Learn about the Neuburger Residenzschloss with our city guides in a public tour. The castle features exciting sections, including a permanent exhibition on the Duchy of Palatinate-Neuburg with original items from the life of Pfalzgraf Ottheinrich. The Flemish Baroque Gallery impresses in the grand festival and ancestral hall of the Ottheinrich building with large-format paintings, including works by the famous master Peter Paul Rubens.
- Where
- Neuburg an der Donau | More Info : Sunday Castle Tour