Treuchtlinger Schlossweihnacht (Treuchtlingen Castle Christmas Market)
Wooden stalls surrounding the illuminated Stadtschloss offer regional treats, gingerbread, mulled wine creations, and handcrafted items made of wood, ceramics, and knitwear. In the castle courtyard, a medieval market immerses guests in historical atmosphere with crackling campfires, sweet mead, and period pastries. Visitors can also watch fire artistry, stilt theater, and blacksmiths, or explore craft demonstrations and museum exhibits.
What to Expect
Historic Christmas market featuring a medieval market at the Stadtschloss.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Kur- und Touristinformation Treuchtlingen
Food & Drink
Enjoy regional delicacies, cookies and gingerbread, hearty snacks, mulled wine creations, and medieval sweet mead and pastries.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and fans of traditional christmas markets
Vibe
Historic and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Admission is free.
- Hours: 4–6 December: Friday and Saturday 15.00–21.00 Uhr; Sunday 14.00–20.00 Uhr. 11–13 December: Sunday 14.00–20.00 Uhr.
- Parking: Free bus and car parking is listed at Volksfestplatz, Jahnstraße (about 400 m), Bürgermeister-Döbler-Allee (about 100 m), and Josef-Lidl-Straße (about 50 m).
- Accessibility: The market is barrier-free, excluding the Treuchtlingen Museum and Stadtschloss exhibitions, with wheelchair-accessible restrooms on the castle ground floor and across from the museum.
Tips & Advice
- Stay until after dark, when the Stadtschloss is lit up and the stalls around the castle moat are at their most atmospheric.
- Park at Josef-Lidl-Straße, about 50 meters from the market, or at one of the other free lots for cars and buses nearby.
- Download the Christkind wish list from the tourist office ahead of time so the kids can fill it in before your visit.
- Stop in at the Geopark Ries exhibition, which you can visit for free during the Schlossweihnacht, and see the craftspeople inside the castle.
- Groups of 10 or more can book a package through the tourist office that includes a food and drink voucher for the driver and guide.
Special Events & Promotions
- Free entry to the Geopark Ries exhibition during the Schlossweihnacht.
- Painter and graphic artist Willi Halbritter shows the print workshop in the museum's Blue House.
- Group packages for 10 or more people can be combined with a four-course Christmas dinner at a regional inn, an Altmühltherme visit, or a palace, town or castle tour.
- Every group package includes a food and drink voucher for the bus driver and the tour guide.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Schlossweihnacht good for kids?
Yes. There's Christmas crafting for children and a fairy-tale exhibition in the Treuchtlingen Museum. The Christkind and two angels walk through the market handing out sweets and fruit, and they're happy to pose for photos. You can also download a wish list for the Christkind.
What is the medieval market like?
It's in the courtyard of the Stadtschloss, with sweet mead, medieval pastries and crackling campfires. You'll see jugglers and Landsknechte, fire artistry, stilt theater, blacksmiths and silversmiths.
Where can I park?
There's free parking for cars and buses at Josef-Lidl-Straße (about 50 m away), Bürgermeister-Döbler-Allee (about 100 m) and Volksfestplatz on Jahnstraße (about 400 m).
Is the market accessible?
Yes, the Schlossweihnacht is barrier-free. The exceptions are the Treuchtlingen Museum and the exhibitions inside the Stadtschloss. Accessible toilets are opposite the museum's main entrance and on the ground floor of the Stadtschloss.
How can I take part as a vendor, Christkind or angel?
New vendors can apply by email to the tourist office with contact details, a description of their goods and photos. Past exhibitors get a letter automatically in spring. The town is also looking for a Christkind, who must be at least 12, and two angels, who must be at least 8. The Christkind opens the market.
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