Zwickauer Schlossweihnacht
More than forty regional merchants and craft demonstrators showcase their products across the castle market grounds. Guests can enjoy complimentary attractions including live music, a toboggan run, a children's carousel, fairytale cinema, castle tours, campfire stick-bread baking, and cuddly alpacas. To stay cozy, visitors can gather around fire pits on winter furs inside a rustic grill kota or relax inside three large heated tipi tents.
What to Expect
Atmospheric Advent market at Schloss Osterstein featuring heated tipis and artisan crafts.
Event Details
Ages
All ages (children under 18 free)
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Krauß Event GmbH
Food & Drink
Visitors can enjoy treats from the bacaru Tipi Bar and bake stick bread over a campfire.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children and visitors who enjoy a cozy christmas market
Vibe
Festive and cozy
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Children under 18 enter free. – Get tickets
- Hours: Friday 14–21; Saturday 13–21; Sunday 13–20.
- Parking: A large parking area is at the Alter Gasometer opposite Schloss Osterstein, with separate spaces for guests with mobility impairments.
- Accessibility: Designated parking spaces for visitors with mobility impairments are available at the Alter Gasometer lot, and guests are advised to use the signposted main entrance.
Tips & Advice
- Use the parking at the Alter Gasometer opposite the castle; designated spaces there are available for guests with mobility impairments.
- If travelling by bus, use line B on Saturdays, Sundays or public holidays and follow the signs from the Schloss Osterstein stop.
- From the main station, take tram line 7 to Neumarkt and allow about a ten-minute walk following the signs to the castle.
- Bring children under 18 along without needing to pay admission for them.
- Consider the Weihnachtstaler if you plan to visit across all four Advent weekends; it covers admission for each weekend.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children under 18 enter free.
- The Weihnachtstaler ticket covers admission for all four Advent weekends.
- New covered options include heated tipi tents and covered seating by a fire.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What can children do at the market?
Free attractions include a toboggan run, children’s carousel, fairytale cinema, campfire stick-bread baking, fairytale storytelling and a Santa session.
What can I browse at the market?
More than forty regional traders and craft demonstrators offer products and displays.
Where can I get food and sit down?
The bacaru-Tipi-Bar serves treats in heated tipi tents. There is also a grill kota and a covered firepit seating area with winter furs.
Where can I park, including if I have mobility impairments?
There is a large parking offer at the Alter Gasometer opposite Schloss Osterstein, with designated spaces for guests with mobility impairments.
How can I get there by public transport?
From the main station, take tram line 7 to Neumarkt and follow the signs on foot. Bus line B runs on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays to Schloss Osterstein.
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