Illustration of two knitted figures sharing a candle on a small table beside a snowman in a snowy holiday market (Adventsmarkt der Sinne auf Burg Ohrdruf)
Christmas Markets

Adventsmarkt der Sinne auf Burg Ohrdruf

Held at Burg & Park Ohrdruf, this pre-Christmas market showcases gift ideas, decorations, and selected culinary delicacies. Visitors can experience a fairytale-illuminated castle complex along with an evening concert and various attractions for all ages. Santa Claus also pays a special visit to the grounds on Saturday and Sunday late afternoon.

Dec 18 – Dec 20, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Tickets

Admission is €5. Children up to age 16 accompanied by someone have free admission.

Hours

Friday 16:00–21:00; Saturday 13:00–22:00; Sunday 11:00–19:00. Weihnachtsmann visit: Saturday and Sunday, 16:30–18:00.

Food & Drink

The market offers selected culinary delicacies.

Location

Burg Ohrdruf (Haus Mühlberg) · Gothaer Str. 30, 99885 Ohrdruf, Thüringen, Deutschland, Ohrdruf, Thüringen 99885 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and christmas-market shoppers

Vibe

Festive and atmospheric

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • If you want to see Santa, visit on Saturday or Sunday between 4:30 and 6:00 p.m.; his visit is limited to those days.
  • Accompanied children up to age 16 receive free admission, so bring an accompanying adult to use the offer.
  • Dress warmly for a December visit, especially if you plan to stay into the evening for the illuminated castle and concert.
  • Compare the daily opening hours before choosing a day, since the market opens at different times Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • Allow time to browse gift ideas and decorations alongside the culinary offerings, then stay for the evening concert if desired.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Children up to age 16 have free entry when accompanied.
  • Santa visits on Saturday and Sunday.
  • The market opens in the evening on Friday and stays open later on Saturday than on the other days.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can visitors see and do at the market?

Browse gift ideas, decorations and selected delicacies, enjoy attractions for all ages, see the illuminated castle grounds and attend an evening concert.

Are children admitted free?

Children up to age 16 have free admission when accompanied.

What food and drink is available?

The market offers selected culinary delicacies.

Does admission cover the market?

One admission covers the market.

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