Rother Christkindlesmarkt
Around fifty local clubs and institutions welcome visitors to decorated market booths set up across the Marktplatz. Stalls offer festive baked treats, handmade knitwear, decorations, handcrafted jewelry, sweet and hearty foods, and hot drinks. A supporting entertainment program of music and dance takes place throughout the market.
Nov 19 – Dec 6, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Official opening: Thursday, November 19, at 17:00. No regular daily opening times are given.
Neighborhood
Marktplatz
Food & Drink
Stalls offer festive baked treats, sweet and hearty foods, and hot drinks.
Accessibility
Restrictions are to be expected due to an existing construction site.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Pick up the program booklet from the end of October at Roth shops, the Rathaus foyer or Tourist Information to see the music and dance acts.
- Allow for some restrictions on and around the Marktplatz, because a construction site there affects the market this season.
- Come on the first Thursday, November 19, to see Mayor Andreas Buckreus officially open the market.
- Be aware that photos and film, including sound, are taken at the market and used by the City of Roth and its partners for publicity.
- Dress warmly for browsing the decorated outdoor stalls on the Marktplatz in late November and early December.
Special Events & Promotions
- Mayor Andreas Buckreus officially opens the market on Thursday, November 19.
- New Christkindlesmarkt mug design: 'ROTH – unter einem guten Stern' by Sabine Weigand of Abenberg, winner of the design competition.
Links & Contact
Run by Stadt Roth
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can I buy at the stalls?
Around fifty clubs and institutions from Roth and the area sell Christmas baking, handmade knitwear, festive decorations and handmade jewelry.
What is there to eat and drink?
Savory and sweet treats, plus a wide choice of hot drinks.
Is there entertainment?
Yes. A program of music and dance runs alongside the market.
Where can I get the program booklet?
From the end of October you can download it, or pick one up in many Roth shops, the Rathaus foyer or the Tourist Information sales point in the courtyard of Schloss Ratibor.
Will the construction work affect the market?
Yes. Expect some restrictions because of the construction site.
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