Christmas markets
Romantic christmas markets in Franconia
Welcome to soft lights, candle-lit lanterns and tree torches.
Breathe in air that is filled with the fragrances of exotic spices and sweet gingerbread. Lovingly decorated stands invite you for a stroll. Peaceful music makes you contemplate this wonderful time of advent. Christmas markets, such as at the world-famous Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, are a romantic experience in Franconia.
Fourteen Franconian Cities Invite You For A Visit:
Christmas markets are the highlight of a Christmas time visit. They are a special, must-do experience: The atmosphere is festive and the wares offered include high-quality arts and crafts. Some cities also have other, unique Advent events, and some Christmas markets are favorites for visitors from all over the world.
Spend Christmas in Ansbach, Aschaffenburg, Bamberg, Bayreuth, Coburg, Dinkelsbühl, Eichstätt, Erlangen, Fürth, Kulmbach, Nuremberg, Rothenburg, Schweinfurt or Würzburg and experience Franconian winter magic in a variety of ways.
Cities
Ansbach
Hot, Mulled Wine At The Christmas Pyramid The imposing towers of the two city churches frame the romantic Christmas market in Ansbach. A giant Christmas pyramid is the centerpiece of the market. The Christmas pyramid is 9 meters tall and you can get your serving of hot, mulled wine at the pyramid as well as many other culinary delicacies. As a matter of fact, mulled wine ...
Aschaffenburg
Christmas In The Shadow Of The Castle The Johannisburg Castle towers above the town of Aschaffenburg and its Christmas market that takes place on the castle square. Festive lights lead the way to a Franconian nativity scene that includes life-sized wooden figures, Christmas pyramids that are one meter tall, and a three-meter tall nutcracker. Stroll through the market and ...
Bamberg
At Christmas Time, Bamberg Equals Mangers Advent is a special time in the manger town of Bamberg: The city offers more than 400 nativity scenes! Plus you have a choice of four Christmas markets - so finding the right gifts should not be a problem here. The Maximiliansplatz market is surrounded by beautiful, baroque-era buildings and it is the perfect Christmas market for ...
Bayreuth
Christmas Spirit And Festive Lights During the Advent weeks, Bayreuth is not just illuminated by any light: The city has a 7-kilometer-long string of lights illuminating the old town and the Christmas market with a welcoming glow. The “Christkindlesmarkt” is located between the Stadtparkett and the von-Römer-Strasse. There are about 50 stands offering lovely Christmas ...
Coburg
The Coburg Christmas Market - Christmas For Artists Christmas in Coburg is a truly wonderful experience. One reason for this is the Christmas market where you get to watch real artists and craftsmen create amazing things. The Coburg Christmas Market is a snug fit in the streets between the historical town hall and the old, ducal chancellery. There are numerous stands ...
Dinkelsbühl
The Dinkelsbühl Christmas Market - Big Christmas Experiences In A Small Place A Dinkelsbühl native wrote the lyrics of the popular German Christmas carol “Ihr Kinderlein Kommet.” The city honors this historical connection by hosting a very romantic Christmas market. The market is located in the courtyard of the historical hospital complex. Offered are Dinkelsbühl ...
Eichstätt
Bonfire In Front Of The Christmas Barn Eichstätt is a relaxing place to visit in the weeks leading up to Christmas. The Domplatz is the location of the cozy and homey Eichstätt Christmas market. Enjoy Altmühl lamb brats, freshly roasted chestnuts, a cup of homemade apple punch or the local favorite “Heisser Bischof”, a punch made with bitter orange and red wine. Enjoy ...
Erlangen
Christmas Magic With A Margrave And The Middle Ages Advent in Erlangen means many things: romantic walks through the woods, ice-skating, or a trip into the past. Enjoy hot mead instead of hot, mulled wine, sucking pig instead of brats on a bun. The Schlossplatz Christmas market around the statue of Margrave Friedrich von Brandenburg-Bayreuth offers its visitors a ...
Fürth
Let The Night Watchman Take You To The Holy Night Fürth lets you enjoy the pre-Christmas time in a relaxed fashion at the Altstadt Christmas celebration and at the Christmas market at the Fürther Freiheit. The Altstadt Christmas is considered an insider tip. At this market, you can find hand-painted porcelain, as well as hand-knitted and hand-carved items. You will not ...
Kulmbach
Kulmbach In Advent: Art And Food Kulmbach knows how to get you into the Christmas spirit: With a romantic Advent market on historical streets, a “winter village” and winter brews. “Kulmbach in Advent” includes several venues: The Kulmbach Advent market is located on the streets of the Oberhacken area surrounded by historical buildings. Artists and craftsmen such as ...
Nuremberg
The City Of The Christ Child The Nuremberg “Christkindlesmarkt” is one of the oldest and most beautiful Christmas markets in all of Germany. It is officially opened every year by the prologue of the Nuremberg Christ Child. The tradition of the Nuremberg Christmas market dates back to 1628. So not surprisingly, the more than 180 stands are big on traditional wares. Get ...
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Advent Magic With The Little Horseback Rider Romanticism is always in season in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, but in winter, it’s at its best and the “Reiterlesmarkt” has a lot to do with it. The market is located on winding, narrow streets, the Market Square and in front of the town hall building. Enjoy old-fashioned, German Christmas cookies, hot, white, mulled wine, ...
Schweinfurt
Woods And City Splendor For Christmas When visiting Schweinfurt during Advent, you have the choice between a lively Christmas market in the center of town and a woodsy Christmas experience in the company of moose and lynx. The backdrop for the Schweinfurt Christmas market is especially festive: The stands are in front of the historical town hall and there is a live nativity ...
Würzburg
Winter Wonderland And Wine Würzburg is a great Christmas-time destination: Enjoy the Christmas market on Market Square, the Artisan Christmas market, guided tours and winter magic. The highlight at the end of the year is the Christmas market on the Market Square. In front of the historical Marienkapelle Chapel and the “Falkenhaus,” more than 100 vendors offer their ...