Medieval Christmas Market Fünfknopfturm Kaufbeuren
Set against the backdrop of the historic town wall above the old town, this market features craft stalls selling handmade blacksmith wares, textiles, felt, pottery, woodwork, and jewelry. Visitors can enjoy live entertainment by torchlight and candlelight, including acrobats, theater, storytelling, alphorn players, and medieval music. Traditional food and warm drinks are served, including potato pancakes, bratwurst rolls, Schupfnudeln, veggie burgers, mulled wine, and honey mead.
Dec 4 – Dec 6, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Friday 17:00–22:00; Saturday 15:00–22:00; Sunday 12:00–18:00.
Food & Drink
Enjoy potato pancakes, bratwurst rolls, Schupfnudeln, veggie burgers, mulled wine, alcoholic or non-alcoholic punch, honey mead, and beer liqueur.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Take the uphill route from the old town, where the walk passes lovingly restored historic facades on the way to the market.
- Wear sturdy, comfortable shoes for the uphill walk to the market beside the town wall.
- Dress warmly for an outdoor visit, as the market’s stalls and performances are set at the historic wall.
- Join one of the offered town-wall tours to learn more about the market’s historic setting.
- Leave time to browse the craft stalls for handmade gifts, including blacksmith wares, pottery, woodwork, and jewelry.
Special Events & Promotions
- Fine beer liqueur is new this year.
- The market has different opening hours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Links & Contact
Run by Wintertraum GmbH & Co. KG
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of crafts and gifts can I browse?
Stalls offer handmade blacksmith wares, textiles, felt, pottery, woodwork, jewelry, and sweets.
What entertainment is included?
The program features medieval music, theater, acrobatics, market music, alphorn players, and fairy tales for all ages.
What food and drinks are served?
Food includes potato pancakes, bratwurst rolls, Schupfnudeln, and veggie burgers. Drinks include mulled wine, punch with or without alcohol, honey mead, and fine beer liqueur.
Is there anything extra to take part in?
Visitors can join one of the offered tours of the town wall.
How do I walk up to the market?
The footpath begins in the old town and passes restored historic façades on the way uphill to the market.
Browse Christmas in Kaufbeuren
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