Historischer Weihnachtsmarkt am Neustädter Kirchenplatz
Decorated wooden huts and open fire pits surround the renovated Neustädter Kirche, recreating the atmosphere of a medieval market. Musicians, stilt walkers, jugglers, and fire spitters bring historical customs to life, accompanied by a dedicated children's program. Visitors can browse rustic merchant stalls for unique gifts and sample traditional fare such as soup in bread bowls, lángos, hot mead, and Feuerzangenbowle.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Neustädter Kirchenplatz area
Food & Drink
Try soup served in bread, lángos, hot mead, original Feuerzangenbowle, Glühwein, and gingerbread.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Look at the daily program before you go, so you can catch the jugglers, fire spitters and children's activities on the day you visit.
- Come hungry and try the soup served in a bread bowl or a lángos, then warm up with hot mead or Feuerzangenbowle.
- Dress warmly for an evening outdoors among the wooden huts and open fire pits around the Neustädter Kirche.
- Expect to appear in photos or video, because the organizers photograph and film during the event.
- Leave time to browse the rustic huts, where craftspeople and merchants from near and far sell unusual Christmas gifts.
Links & Contact
Run by Visit Erlangen
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Frequently Asked Questions
What food and drink can I try?
The food is medieval-style. Try soup served in a bread bowl, lángos, hot mead or the original Feuerzangenbowle, along with mulled wine and gingerbread.
Is it a good outing for kids?
Yes, it's an Advent outing for the whole family. There's a children's program alongside the jugglers and the fire show.
What entertainment is there?
A daily program brings musicians, stilt walkers, jugglers and fire spitters to the square. Medieval music plays around the decorated huts and open fire pits.
Can I find Christmas gifts here?
Yes. Craftspeople and merchants sell unusual Christmas gifts from rustic huts around the Neustädter Kirche.
How can I become a vendor?
The market has its own exhibitor registration, run by the market managers Sabine and Nadja Kunstmann.
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