Weihnachtsmarkt auf dem Neumarkt
Visitors stroll through white and natural-colored wooden stalls adorned with illuminated oak stars, wreaths, and angel figures under a canopy of star-lit trees. Stalls offer handcrafted items made of glass, wood, felt, and metal alongside treats like Flammlachs, Reibekuchen, Spätzle, and Dom waffles. Guests can also spot real-life costumed angels, mythical creatures, stilt walkers, and carousel rides.
Nov 16 – Dec 23, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Sunday–Thursday: 11–21; Friday–Saturday: 11–22; December 23: closes at 21.
Neighborhood
Neumarkt
Food & Drink
Options include Flammlachs, vegetarian or turkey Spätzle, Reibekuchen, Grünkohl mit Pinkel, Dom waffles, and hot cocktails.
Parking
(182), and Parkhaus Wolfsstraße (335).
Location
Tips & Advice
- Take Stadtbahn lines 1, 3, 4, 7, 9, 16, or 18 to Neumarkt, the listed stop for the market.
- If driving, use one of the listed nearby garages, such as Theater/Krebsgasse or Wolfsstraße, and allow time to park.
- Visit the Wolke Glühweinbar on Wednesdays from 18:00 for the market’s scheduled after-work gathering there.
- Check the 2026 program and market map before choosing a visit, since character appearances and performances are scheduled on particular days.
- Dress warmly for an outdoor visit, especially if you plan to stay for the evening lights and entertainment.
Special Events & Promotions
- The market is closed on November 22.
- The official opening is November 16; violinist Lidia Streifling opens the stage program.
- Every Wednesday, an Afterwork event is held at the Wolke.
- On the listed Tuesdays, Nikolaus and an angel on horseback appear, followed by a Christmas story and a gift raffle.
- The Hänneschen Theater’s XXL figures appear on the listed Wednesdays and Fridays.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of food and drinks are available?
Stalls offer items such as Flammlachs, Spätzle, potato pancakes, kale with sausage, waffles, and other winter treats; a cocktail bar serves hot cocktails.
What can children see or do at the market?
The program includes child-friendly appearances, face painting, magic, music, and stilt figures; the scheduled appearances vary by day.
What can visitors browse at the stalls?
Stalls offer food, Christmas decorations, gifts, and handmade items made from materials including glass, felt, paper, stone, wood, and metal.
How can visitors arrive by public transport?
Take Stadtbahn lines 1, 3, 4, 7, 9, 16, or 18 to Neumarkt.
Where can drivers park?
Nearby options include Parkhaus Lungengasse, Parkhaus Am Neumarkt, Parkhaus Theater/Krebsgasse, Parkhaus KSK/Richmodstr., and Parkhaus Wolfsstraße.
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