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Christmas Markets

Benznickelmarkt Neustadt

Held on the historic market square, this open-air Christmas market features market stalls selling holiday gifts alongside local musical performances by brass bands and school choirs. Visitors can browse the exhibition 'Spielzeug unterm Weihnachtsbaum' and enjoy treats such as waffles, potato pancakes, chestnuts, fish rolls, and mulled wine. Later in the event, the Benznickel—the local incarnation of Saint Nicholas—arrives in a grey coat with a beard and rattling chains to hand out traditional Spitzweck pastries to children.

Sat, Nov 28, 2026 Free of charge.

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Plan Your Visit

Hours

15:00–20:00.

Food & Drink

Market offerings include mulled wine, hot apple juice and Feuerzangenbowle, plus waffles, potato pancakes, pretzels, fish rolls, roasted chestnuts and pizza pockets.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Traditional and festive

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Dress for an open-air market, as the stalls and program are on the historic market square.
  • Consider taking the train to Höchst and connecting with bus 21 to Breuberg-Neustadt Markt.
  • If driving from Erbach, follow the B45 to Höchst and then the B426 to Breuberg-Neustadt Marktplatz.
  • Bring children by the supervised craft corner if they want to make Christmas decorations.

Special Events & Promotions

  • The Benznickel appears late in the event and gives children Spitzweck pastries.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there anything for children to do?

Children can use the supervised craft corner to make Christmas decorations, and schoolchildren contribute poems and the toy exhibition.

What can visitors see and hear at the market?

The program includes Christmas music from the Breuberg musicians and school choir, poetry, and the “Toys under the Christmas Tree” exhibition.

What food and drinks are available?

Stalls offer mulled wine, hot apple juice, waffles, potato pancakes, pretzels, fish rolls, roasted chestnuts, pizza pockets and Feuerzangenbowle, with a bar.

Does the Benznickel visit the market?

Yes. The Benznickel appears late in the event and gives children traditional Spitzweck pastries.

How can I get there by public transport?

Take the VIAS train to Höchst station, then bus 21 to Breuberg-Neustadt Markt.

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