Nuremberg

Christkindlesmarkt

29.11. - 24.12.2019

Welcome to the Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! The enticing smells of mulled wine and rum punch, roasted almonds, Nuremberg bratwurst and gingerbread fill the air. And it’s not only tiny tots who will have their eyes all a-glow as the Nuremberg Christkind appears on the balcony of the Church of Our Lady to open the holiday season. Friday before the first Sunday in Advent is the day it all begins as she opens the world-famous Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt.

Opening Hours

Monday to Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Ceremonial opening with prologue (Nov. 29th 2019) 5:30 p.m.

December 24th, 2019 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Children's Christmas Market Nov. 29th to Dec. 24th, 2019

Market of the Sister Cities Nov. 29th to Dec. 23rd, 2019

Original Regional Nov. 29th to Dec. 23rd, 2019

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Hotels in Nuremberg

Special Travel Offers

Guided Tours

Top 10 Things to Do at the Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt

Let yourself be enchanted by the special and festive atmosphere of the city. With its hundreds of years of history, the traditional market has to offer many things to do and enjoy. Here you’ll find our top 10 tips which you shouldn’t miss during your visit!

Nuremberg Bratwurst - tradition for more than 700 years

Christkindlesmarkt, gingerbread and original Nuremberg Bratwurst have made this city world-famous. In the Franconian metropolis, everything revolves around sausage—and this for more than 700 years! Only as long as your finger, but simply irresistible – that’s an original Nuremberg Bratwurst.

A Symbol for Nuremberg: The Origin of the Christkind

The idea that the Christkind brings children their Christmas gifts goes back to the protestant reformer, Martin Luther (1483-1546). In Luther’s time, it was traditional to give children gifts on December 6th, St. Nicolas’s Day. To turn away from the Catholic veneration of saints and saint’s days, Luther laid gift-giving in his household on Christmas Eve.

The Festive Opening Ceremony and Prologue

Excited anticipation and reverent silence: That’s the best way to describe the atmosphere when the Nuremberg Christkind opens the Christkindlesmarkt each year on Friday before the first Sunday in Advent.

Explore the Market

Traditional, Creative, Regional and Charitable...The Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt is that and much more! But many things are best discovered when you have a closer look. That's why we've prepared these tours so you can explore the amazing variety and unique character of our Christmas Market.

"Visit the Nuremberg Christkind"

Experience Nuremberg with its world famous Christkindlesmarkt and dive into the one-of-a-kind atmosphere of the festively decorated Old Town. And don't miss the great package deal "Visit the Nuremberg Christkind" from 235 Euro for two persons and two nights!

Nuremberg

Christkindlesmarkt

29.11. - 24.12.2019

Welcome to the Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt

Opening Hours

Book directly via tourismus.nuernberg.de

Hotels in Nuremberg

Special Travel Offers

Guided Tours

Top 10 Things to Do at the Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt

Nuremberg Bratwurst - tradition for more than 700 years

A Symbol for Nuremberg: The Origin of the Christkind

The Festive Opening Ceremony and Prologue

Explore the Market

"Visit the Nuremberg Christkind"

Welcome to the Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt

Impressions of the Children´s Christmas Market

Stagecoach Tours at the Christkindlesmarkt

Culinary delights at the Christkindlesmarkt