Last updated: December 01, 2024
Experience the festive Christmas season in Schweinfurt together with locals and visitors! Our event guide presents all winter activities and festivities of our community in the heart of Lower Franconia.
The historic marketplace transforms into an atmospheric meeting point with a traditional Christmas market, while the Town Hall and Holy Spirit Church provide the perfect backdrop. From the arts and crafts exhibition at the Georg Schäfer Museum to the festively decorated lanes of the Old Town, Schweinfurt offers numerous winter events. The central location also allows for excursions to the Christmas markets in Würzburg and Bamberg.
Contact information and details below.
Traditional Christmas music and regional handicrafts.
The Schweinfurt Christmas Market offers a diverse atmosphere with traditional Christmas music, regional handicrafts, and Franconian specialties. Visitors can hang small Christmas decorations on marked trees and exchange them for other already hung decorations.
Where: Schweinfurt | More Info: Schweinfurt Christmas Market
Unique atmosphere due to historical setting and regional traditions.
The Reiterlesmarkt in Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a traditional Christmas market held between the Market Square, Green Market, and Church Square. It features a variety of stalls offering festive baked goods, hearty meals, and traditional Christmas items. Daily, brass bands from the region perform on the stage at the Green Market.
Where: Rothenburg ob der Tauber | More Info: Rothenburg ob der Tauber Christmas Market
Handicrafts and historic backdrop
The Würzburg Christmas Market features a diverse range of around 100 stalls, blending into the historic backdrop of Falkenhaus and the Gothic Marienkapelle. Over 30 artists showcase their craftsmanship at the Artist Christmas Market.
Where: Würzburg | More Info: Würzburg Christmas Market
Unique atmosphere in the Old Town with a variety of holiday items.
The Bamberg Christmas Market transforms into a festive marketplace during the holiday season. In the heart of the Old Town with its illuminated and decorated shops and streets, the irresistible aroma of grilled bratwurst, roasted almonds, mulled wine, and lebkuchen fills the air. Toys and baubles hang from the market stalls, captivating the eyes of children. Handcrafted decorations and practical items for the holiday season are available.
Where: Bamberg | More Info: Bamberg Christmas Market
The Wish Tree and the charitable donation campaign “ERlanger Sterne strahlen”.
The Erlanger Christmas Market at Schlossplatz offers a cozy atmosphere with real fir trees and lovingly decorated stalls. Visitors can discover classic Christmas decorations, nativity figures, vinegar & oils, wooden toys, and much more. There are also offerings for the eye, the gift table, the dry throat, and the rumbling stomach. The Wish Tree and the charitable donation campaign "ERlanger Sterne strahlen" are specifically for less privileged children. The central stage program provides entertainment for all age groups.
Where: Erlangen | More Info: Erlangen Christmas Market
Nostalgic carousel and sweet surprises from the Christ Child and Santa Claus.
The Coburger Christmas Market offers freshly made products like mulled wine, punch, savory, sweet, and spicy items. Local artisans display their artwork and goods. There is a nostalgic carousel for the smaller visitors. On Sundays, the Christ Child and Santa Claus visit the market and distribute sweet surprises.
Where: Coburg | More Info: Coburg Christmas Market