Illustration of a Christmas market seen from above with stalls around a giant decorated tree in a cathedral square (Festlicher Advent im Schloss)

Festlicher Advent im Schloss

Visitors stroll through the festively illuminated and flower-decorated castle to experience live music on two floors, featuring choral singing and a Steinway grand piano in the garden hall. Costumed Rococo nobility mingle through the rooms, and historic craft techniques and needlework are demonstrated on the first floor. On the second floor, guests can find a nostalgic dollhouse, a games room with historic Anker building blocks, and a spot for souvenir selfies, alongside a vaulted cellar café serving homemade baked goods.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Adults: 25 euros; children aged 4 to 18: 12.50 euros.

Hours

15:30–18:30 on December 12 and 13.

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

The Freundeskreis runs a café in the vaulted cellar serving homemade baked goods; proceeds support castle projects.

Going?

Location

Schloss Ahrensburg · Lübecker Straße 1, 22926 Ahrensburg, Ahrensburg 22926 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and visitors interested in history and crafts

Vibe

Festive and historic

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Tips & Advice

  • Buy tickets from the castle box office beginning October 1 at 11:00; phone and email inquiries are accepted only from that date.
  • Bring a bag no larger than 20 × 30 cm, as larger bags are not permitted inside the castle.
  • Stop at the vaulted cellar café for homemade baked goods, where proceeds support castle projects.
  • If visiting with children, make time for the second-floor crafts and games room with historic Anker blocks.
  • Wear comfortable shoes for strolling through the castle rooms and between its two floors during the event.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Children aged 4–18 have a reduced-price ticket.
  • The event runs on December 12 and 13, with evening sessions each day.
  • Children can take part in craft activities.

Links & Contact

Run by Stiftung Schloss Ahrensburg

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can children do at the castle?

Children can try craft activities, play with historic Anker building blocks, and see a nostalgic dollhouse.

Will there be music during the visit?

Live music is spread across two floors, with choral singing or the Steinway grand piano in the garden hall.

Is food available inside?

The Friends’ café in the vaulted cellar serves homemade baked goods.

Can I buy tickets at the castle?

Ticket sales begin at the castle box office on October 1; phone and email enquiries are also possible from that date.

What size bag can I bring?

Bags must be no larger than 20 × 30 cm.

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