Neuburger Schlossweihnacht
Visitors can experience a holiday market throughout the courtyard, the North Wing, and the Great and Small Dürnitz halls of the castle. In addition to watching a woodturner demonstrate his craft, guests can browse artisan wares ranging from jewelry, painted ceramics, and nativity scenes to puppets and bee products. Refreshment options include hot chestnuts, baked potatoes, Baumstriezel, falafel, mulled wine, and oriental mocha.
What to Expect
Historic Christmas market held inside Neuburg's residential castle.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Altstadt Neuburg
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Verkehrsverein "Freunde der Stadt Neuburg" e.V.
Food & Drink
Options include hot chestnuts, baked potatoes, Baumstriezel, Schinkenschlawuzn, falafel, mulled wine, punch, children's punch, oriental mocha, and tea.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and christmas-market browsers
Vibe
Romantic and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free admission.
- Hours: Fridays 16–21; Saturdays 15–21; Sundays 13–20.
Tips & Advice
- Swap the light jacket for a warm coat, because part of the market is in the open castle courtyard where the woodturner works.
- Start in the courtyard to watch the woodturner, then head inside to the North Wing and the Dürnitz halls, where the craft stalls are.
- Come on Sunday if you want the most daytime hours, because Sunday opens earliest while Friday opens latest of the three days.
- Admission is free, so you can easily come back on both the second and third Advent weekends to finish your gift shopping.
- Look out for the wood, ceramic and clay pieces painted on site if you want a gift you can watch being made.
Special Events & Promotions
- Admission is free.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of gifts can I find?
There's gold, silver, pearl and fashion jewellery, plus wood, ceramic and clay wares painted on site. You'll also find pictures, home and fashion accessories, warm hats, florals, hand puppets and teddy bears, nativity scenes, Christmas decorations, teas, scents, soaps, lamps and honey and other bee products.
What can I eat and drink?
Food includes hot chestnuts, baked potatoes, Baumstriezel, Schinkenschlawuzn and falafel, with plenty more. To drink, there's Glühwein, punch (including a kids' version), oriental mocha and tea.
Are there any craft demonstrations?
Yes. A woodturner works in the castle courtyard, and some ceramic and clay pieces are painted right in front of you.
Which parts of the castle does the market use?
It fills the courtyard, the North Wing and the Great and Small Dürnitz halls.
Who organizes it?
The Verkehrsverein "Freunde der Stadt Neuburg" has run it in the Residenzschloss since 2012.
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