Gengenbach Advent Calendar House
Gengenbach's town hall facade is transformed into a giant advent calendar house serving as an illuminated stage for 24 works of art. Each evening brings the unveiling of a newly lit window, accompanied by a stage program featuring music, storytelling, and holiday rituals. The presentation showcases colorful, dreamlike illustrations by Olaf Hajek created under the theme 'Paradiese'.
Nov 30, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Daily window illumination at 18.00 from November 30 through December 23.
Neighborhood
Old Town
Food & Drink
The Advent market offers winter treats at around 60 stalls.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Arrive in time for the daily window illumination if you want to see the next artwork unveiled.
- The calendar remains available to view through January 6, so you can visit after the daily unveilings end.
- If you also want to browse the separate Advent market, note that it runs November 27 through December 23.
- Consider allowing time for the stage program, which accompanies the illumination with music, stories, and Christmas rituals.
- The Advent market and museums are separate additions to a visit; the market has crafts and winter food, and Museum Haus Löwenberg hosts an exhibition.
Special Events & Promotions
- The 2026 display features 24 artworks by Olaf Hajek under the theme “Paradiese.”
Links & Contact
Run by Kultur- und Tourismus GmbH Gengenbach
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can visitors see at the Advent calendar?
The Rathaus façade becomes a luminous display of 24 artworks, with one additional window illuminated each evening during the daily unveiling period.
What is new in the 2026 presentation?
The Rathaus façade is covered and presented at its original size as a luminous stage for 24 artworks by illustrator Olaf Hajek, themed “Paradiese.”
What accompanies the daily window illumination?
A stage program in front of the Rathaus accompanies the illumination, with music, stories, and Christmas rituals; additional live presentations also enrich the program.
Can I visit after the daily window unveilings finish?
Yes. The illuminated Advent calendar can be viewed through January 6, after the daily unveilings conclude on December 23.
What else can I visit nearby during the Advent season?
The separate Advent market has about 60 stalls with crafts and winter food. Gengenbach’s museums are also open, including an exhibition at Museum Haus Löwenberg.
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