Nuernberg Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Nuernberg and surrounding areas
Nuernberg welcomes the holiday season with the famed Nuremberg Christmas Market (Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt) surrounding the Hauptmarkt and St. Lorenz Church, where Holiday lights and Christmas lights create an enchanting setting. Traditional stalls, seasonal music, and parades bring centuries-old customs to life amid the medieval streets. Visitors can enjoy festive events, family activities, and regional culinary specialties while exploring Nuernberg’s illuminated historic core.
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Christmas Markets
73 eventsOne of the world's oldest and most famous Christmas markets.
Christmas Shows
11 eventsClassical ballet with live orchestra
Christmas Activities
13 eventsHistoric old town nativity scene trail
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Nuremberg Christmas Market (Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt)
(Nuremberg)
One of the world's oldest and most famous Christmas markets.
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Regensburger Christkindlmarkt
(Regensburg)
Traditional German Christmas market on Neupfarrplatz
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Lichtenfels Christmas Market and Fairy Tale Forest
(Lichtenfels)
Magical fairy tale forest with miniature train.
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Romantic Christmas Market at Thurn and Taxis Castle
(Regensburg)
Romantic Christmas market within a princely castle courtyard.
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Kitzingen leuchtet - Christmas Market
(Kitzingen)
Bavaria's largest Advent candle centerpiece
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Volkacher Weihnachtsstraße
(Volkach)
Christmas market along historic main street and market square.
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Festive dining experiences, holiday parties, and Christmas-themed food and drink events in Nuernberg.
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Nuernberg Christmas FAQ
The Christkindlesmarkt, one of Germany's most famous Christmas markets, is the biggest annual event. Alongside it, numerous smaller markets and festive activities contribute to the city's holiday celebrations.
Nuernberg is famous for its Christkindlesmarkt and the Christkind figure who opens it. Traditional Lebkuchen (gingerbread) and Zwetschgenmännle (prune figures) are also iconic local Christmas treats and crafts.
While the main Christmas markets are beautifully lit, exploring residential neighborhoods can reveal charming displays. Areas known for community spirit often have streets with impressive home decorations.
The Hauptmarkt hosts the main Christkindlesmarkt, while the Handwerkerhof offers traditional crafts from local artisans. Various smaller markets and pop-up stalls can be found throughout the city center during the season.
Wandering through the illuminated Christmas markets and admiring the festive window displays are free activities. Many churches offer free Christmas concerts, and simply enjoying the city's holiday ambiance costs nothing.
Families will love the Christkindlesmarkt for its festive atmosphere, gingerbread, and potential visits from the Christkind. Many markets feature carousels and other child-friendly attractions, and special holiday shows are often available.