Illustration of a child whispering a wish to Santa in an armchair by the fireplace while an elf holds a list (Forchheim Digital Advent Calendar)

Forchheim Digital Advent Calendar

2026 dates not announced yet. Details are from 2025.

Experience the magic of Forchheim's digital advent calendar, a breathtaking light show projected onto the Kaiserpfalz facade nightly. Since 1996, this event has captivated visitors. Each evening from December 1st to 23rd, a new window is revealed, and a Christmas angel draws the daily lottery winner. Christmas Eve brings a festive stage program and the exciting grand prize drawing.

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Plan Your Visit

Tickets

$$

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

City Center

Featured Performers

  • Christmas Angels

Food & Drink

Not specified, but likely available at the associated Christmas market.

Parking

Information available at https://www.forchheim-erleben.de/einkaufen/parken

Accessibility

The page mentions 'Rollstuhlgerechter Aufenthalt' (Wheelchair accessible stay) in the navigation, suggesting accessibility information may be available elsewhere on the site.

Going?

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families, couples, holiday enthusiasts

Vibe

Festive, magical, community-oriented

Energy Level

Low - can be viewed from a distance

Photo Friendly

📷 📷 📷 📷 📷 (4/5)

Weather Sensitivity

High - outdoor event

Tips & Advice

  • Arrive a little before 6:30 PM to get a good viewing spot for the nightly window opening and light show.
  • Check the 'Weihnachtslotterie' page for details on how to participate and the types of prizes offered.
  • Consider visiting the associated Christmas market for festive food and drinks before or after the light show.
  • Dress warmly, as the event takes place outdoors in December.
  • On Christmas Eve, plan to arrive early to enjoy the full stage program and live music before the main prize drawing.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Daily lottery draws from December 1-23
  • Christmas Eve stage program with live music
  • Grand prize drawing on Christmas Eve

Links & Contact

Run by Stadt Forchheim

Contact

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Forchheim Digital Advent Calendar?

It's a spectacular light show projected onto the facade of the Kaiserpfalz, where a new window is revealed each evening from December 1st to 23rd, accompanied by a Christmas lottery.

When does the light show start each night?

The digital advent calendar shines every evening starting at 5:00 PM, with a window opening and lottery draw around 6:30 PM.

Is there a cost to attend the light show?

The event itself, including the light show and window reveals, appears to be free to watch from the outside.

What happens on Christmas Eve?

On Christmas Eve, there's a festive stage program with live music starting at 11:00 AM, and the main prize winner of the lottery is drawn around 12:00 PM.

Where is the Kaiserpfalz located?

The Kaiserpfalz is a central landmark in Forchheim, and the Tourist-Information is located nearby at Kapellenstraße 16, 91301 Forchheim.

Always check the official website for the most current information.

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