Christmas markets in Bamberg and the region
During Advent, Maximiliansplatz square in the pedestrian zone is transformed into a Christmas market, featuring among others, a large Franconian half-timber nativity scene depicting various scenes from the Christmas story. Further markets featuring arts and crafts take place from late November to December in Bamberg and in many of the communities in the vicinity of Bamberg.
November 26th, 2024 - December 23rd, 2024
Bamberg Christmas Market
During the Christmas season, the marketplace at Maximiliansplatz in Bamberg's pedestrian zone is filled with pre-Christmas magic. 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 ...
November 29th, 2024 - December 1st, 2024
Advent Market in the Sand
The square around the medieval Elisabethenkirche (Obere Sandstraße) offers the historical backdrop for the small, atmospheric Advent market in the sand. Around 30 exhibitors present their goods from regional products and handicrafts as well as high-quality commercial products.
November 30th, 2024 - December 1st, 2024
Advent magic Schlüsselfeld
The romantically lit wooden huts are run by local clubs and groups, as well as the school. The proceeds go to the town of Schlüsselfeld's community foundation, which supports citizens who have fallen into financial difficulties through no fault of their own.
December 7th, 2024 - December 8th, 2024
Christmas market in Baunach
On Saturday evening, a variety of stalls around the historic market square create a pre-Christmas atmosphere. Regional mulled wine from a winery in Lower Franconia, fair trade cocoa, liqueur with fair coffee additives, regional bratwursts, fair trade organic coffee and a stall from the world ...
December 14th, 2024 - December 15th, 2024
Intercultural Crafts Christmas Market
High quality crafts products sold by craftspeople from the region and a supporting programme showing the Christmas traditions and customs from different countries all over the world Situated in and around the lovingly renovated St. Johannes Chapel on Stephansberg hill.