Events

Exhibition: “The Smurfs & The Plassenburg”

The Plassenburg is getting smurfy! The German Tin Figure Museum once again ventures a look beyond the tin plate and presents the largest Smurf collection in Germany. Collector Andy Scharf - alias Papa Smurf - is showing over 9000 figures that turn every display case into a Smurf hidden object. The exhibition will open on 4 April with a colorful program.

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Themed guided tours at Plassenburg Castle

On certain dates, a wide variety of themed tours are offered at Plassenburg Castle, such as "Cannons, War and Casemates" - an outdoor tour of the fortifications of Plassenburg Castle.

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Flight shows of the Greifenwarte at Guttenberg Castle

The Deutsche Greifenwarte is known for the spectacular flight displays with its eagles and vultures. The variety of free-flying large birds of prey used in the flight shows is almost unique in Germany. Usually huge birds with a wingspan of more than two meters, such as black vultures, griffon vultures and bearded vultures, but also their mighty colleagues, such as various species of white-tailed eagles and golden eagles can be marveled at in free flight in one and the same demonstration.

Flight demonstration during the season daily at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., in winter (November to February) on Saturdays and Sundays at 12 p.m.
Duration of the flight demonstration: approx. 60 minutes
Duration for a tour of the Grifenwarte: approx. 30 - 60 minutes

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Festival150 – 150 years of the Bayreuth Festival

To mark the 150th anniversary of the first festival in 1876, the city of Bayreuth is organising a city-wide festival in 2026. Accompanying the anniversary festival in 2026 on the Green Hill, 150 stages throughout the city and district will be used for performances. From January to December, the entire region will showcase its cultural diversity – with music, theatre and art spanning the spectrum from Wagner's work to the present day. From the last 150 years to the next 150 years – be there!

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Beer tasting

Mosbach looks back on a long brewing tradition. But which breweries used to be here, and what remains of them today? How did the brewing process work back then – and how does it work today? Interested visitors can experience an entertaining ‘beer tour’. In addition to exciting facts and stories about the art of brewing, there will be delicious regional beer tastings at various stops along the way. The two-and-a-half-hour tour ends at the Alte Mälzerei, where you can discover interesting facts about the Hübner brewery. The meeting point is in front of the main entrance to the Alte Mälzerei.

Tour dates:

• 17.01.2026 17.30 Uhr
• 09.04.2026 18.00 Uhr
• 07.05.2026 19.00 Uhr
• 28.08.2026 19.00 Uhr 
• 17.09.2026 18.00 Uhr
• 21.10.2026 18.00 Ubr
• 26.11.2026 18.00 Uhr

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Night watchman tour

When the Mosbach night watchman sets off on his evening rounds through the old town, the Middle Ages come to life. Equipped with a lantern, halberd and bugle, he leads guests through dark alleys, telling stories from centuries past while ensuring order and peace – just as would have been his duty in the past. With humour, dialect and a few surprises, he paints a vivid picture of night-time life in days gone by. The meeting point is the steps of the town hall, and the tour lasts around two and a half hours.

Tour dates

• 30.01.2026
• 13.02.2026
• 27.02.2026
• 13.03.2026
• 17.04.2026
• 29.05.2026
• 24.07.2026
• 21.08.2026
• 11.09.2026
• 16.10.2026
• 30.10.2026
• 20.11.2026
• 04.12.2026 (Night watchman tour for families)
• 18.12.2026

Start: 19.00 Uhr, Duration ca. 2,5 Stunden, Meeting point steps of teh town hall

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Spooky Dinner at Rabenstein Castle

On selected dates throughout the year, Rabenstein Castle becomes the setting for exciting crime and horror stories from ‘Dracula’ to ‘Jack the Ripper’, which are told in a captivating and atmospheric way.

In the fascinating Renaissance Hall, the theatre ensemble takes guests into an exciting world, thematically accompanied by a matching 4-course menu from the castle kitchen.

Price: 115,00 Euro per person

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Cheerful evening tour

This cheerful evening tour not only focuses on the city's special sights, but also on interesting and charming details that are often overlooked in daylight and only really come to light when illuminated by a lamp. The meeting point is in front of the Tourist Information Office on the market square. The tour is rounded off with hearty pastries, wine and water, and some cheerful verses and anecdotes in the town hall. The tour ends at 10:45 p.m. with the ringing of the ‘Lumpenglöckle’ bell.

Termine

• 06.02.2026
• 20.03.2026
• 24-04.2026
• 30.05.2026
• 03.07.2026
• 14.08.2026
• 04.09.2026
• 09.10.2026
• 13.11.2026
• 12.12.2026

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Night watchman tours in Eberbach

In a illustrative and humorous way, the night watchman informs you about the past of Eberbach during this city walk. Accompany the night watchman on his tour through the romantic old town. Wearing a historical uniform with lantern and halberd, he will tell you the interesting history of the town and you will learn about the most beautiful sights of Eberbach. The walk through the nocturnal alleys, past the historic buildings of the picturesque town center, together with a "real" Eberbacher, is an unforgettable experience for everyone!

Dates in 2026

• 07/02/2026 / 7:00 PM
• 11.04.2026 / 8:00 PM
• 02.05.2026 / 9:00 PM
• 6/13/2026 / 9:00 PM
• 04.07.2026 / 9:00 PM
• 01.08.2026 / 9:00 PM
• 10.10.2026 / 8:00 PM
• 7/11/2026 / 7:00 PM

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An evening of the finest culinary theatre, an opportunity for you to put your talent as a criminologist to the test. Behind the closed doors of Mafia high society, the rumour mill is boiling. Luigi da Vinci, the head of the powerful da Vinci family, has been found murdered in a sealed room at the heart of his estate. The suspects? An illustrious quartet of professional killers.

Take your place in the family and use all your criminal (or criminal?) instincts in the entertaining hunt for the culprit! During a delicious 4-course meal, the actors from Greene Entertainment stage a murder story in the historic setting of Rabenstein Castle, blurring the boundaries between fiction and reality as well as between actors and audience.

Price per person 115,00 €

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Wild Boar Barbecue Buffet at Rabenstein Castle

From January to May and from October to December, the popular wild boar barbecue buffet will once again be held regularly in the Knights' Halls at Rabenstein Castle. It includes:

• Fresh crusty bread with herb butter and crackling lard
• Colourful salad selection from the buffet
• Cream soup with potatoes and leek
• Wild boar from the skewer with dark beer sauce, potato dumplings & Bavarian cabbage
• Assorted desserts

After the buffet, guests can round off the evening in the castle's cosy fireside lounge.

Price: 49,00 Euro per person

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Crime Dinner

At Burg Hornberg, guests can expect a thrilling murder mystery dinner in a unique historical setting. As the mysterious case unfolds, visitors enjoy a high-quality multi-course meal with selected drinks. An evening full of thrills, enjoyment, and medieval flair.

Dates:

• February 21, 2026
• March 21, 2026
• October 30, 2026
• December 3, 2026

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Dinosaurs. Dragons. Drama.

What do dinosaurs have to do with dragons? More than you might think. From 27 February 2026, the Upper Franconia Museum of Prehistory will be hosting a special exhibition, created in cooperation with the Bayreuth Cultural Office as part of Festival150. Dragons are among the oldest images known to mankind. Long before dinosaurs were scientifically researched, enormous fossils were interpreted as the remains of mythical creatures. Bones became legends – and discoveries became dragons. In the 19th century, Count Georg zu Münster collected marine reptiles in Bayreuth and was one of the first to interpret them scientifically rather than as mythical creatures. The exhibition spans the arc from early ideas about dragons to dinosaurs as real ‘dragons of prehistoric times’ to their role in opera, art and modern fantasy. Original historical illustrations for Wagner's ‘Siegfried’, extraordinary fossils and exciting stories show why dragons still fascinate us today – touching our deepest fears as well as our desire to overcome them.

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Special exhibition: George II of Saxe-Meiningen and Heldburg Castle

To mark the 200th birthday of George II of Saxe-Meiningen (1826–1914), the German Castle Museum is staging a special exhibition on the life and work of the so-called ‘Theatre Duke’ at Veste Heldburg.

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Bar-ROTHation

Music, drinks, and good vibes: bars, pubs, and off-locations invite you to dance and linger.

Dates: March 14 and October 26, 2026

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Walls of power. The Old Court of Bamberg

As a setting for Bamberg's city history, the Old Court has stood on the Cathedral Hill for over a thousand years. Emperors, bishops and nobles once stayed here, surrounded by servants, craftsmen and other residents. From March 2026, the exhibition ‘Walls of Power. The Old Court in Bamberg’ at the Historical Museum will be dedicated to the eventful history and architectural development of this extraordinary place.

MUSEUMS OF THE CITY OF BAMBERG
Historical Museum Bamberg, Old Court, Domplatz 7, 96049 Bamberg

Opening hours: Tue-Sun and public holidays 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Picture walk – paintings tell stories

‘The street leads strollers into a bygone era.’ In the words of Walter Benjamin, the museums of the city of Bamberg cordially invite you to take a stroll through the picture gallery of the Historical Museum. The exhibition displays works from the municipal collections. They tell stories, conceal them or encourage visitors to reflect on their own stories and invent new ones. Because walking creates new perspectives.

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Heilbronn Wine Summer: Wine pavilion on the Neckar stage

Heilbronn Wine Summer: Wine pavilion at the Neckar stage. The square at the Old Neckar near the Neckar stage is one of the most beautiful in the heart of Heilbronn. This is where you will find the wine pavilion of the Wein-Villa-Gesellschafter, where Heilbronn wines are served, complemented by Swabian tapas.

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Martin-Heinrich-Wengerthäusle wine bar

A little paradise on Wartberg hill. The businesses at the Wein Villa take turns serving drinks. In keeping with the tradition of a ‘Vespers am Wengert-Häusle’ (evening snack at the vineyard cottage), the winegrowers also offer a small snack of sausage in a bread roll. Sitting here at sunset with a view of the city and enjoying a glass of wine in the middle of the vineyards is like being in a little paradise!

Venue: Martin-Heinrich-Wengerthäusle am Wartberg,Wartberg 1,74076 Heilbronn

Opening hours
Saturdays from 2 p.m. until sunset
Sundays from 12 noon until sunset
On selected public holidays from 12 noon until sunset

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This year’s special exhibition, ‘A Feast for the Eyes’, at the Cathedral Treasury and Diocesan Museum is dedicated to the ‘quiet existence of things’. The exhibition, which can be seen in the museum’s galleries until the end of October this year, centres on 51 brilliant and fascinating photographs by Berlin-based collection photographers Sebastian Köpcke and Volker Weinhold, which enter into an intense dialogue with historical works of art from the collections of the museum, the Episcopal Seminary and private owners.

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Exhibition:Climate change in historic gardens

The effects of climate change are clearly visible in the Schwetzingen Palace Gardens. Around 80 per cent of the plants in the approximately 72-hectare palace gardens are suffering from heat and drought stress. These changes are highlighted in the exhibition ‘Climate Change in Historic Gardens – Biodiversity Under Construction’. The exhibition focuses on the consequences of climate change. Across 16 stations, the exhibition demonstrates how biodiversity can contribute to climate adaptation. Topics include tree dieback, new planting concepts, the cultivation of climate-resilient trees and shrubs, and adapted maintenance management. Measures to protect animals and newly discovered fungal species are also presented. The exhibition itself is designed with sustainability in mind, using borrowed construction site elements and recycled banners. Guided tours such as “When the Balance Tips” or walks focusing on the maintenance of historic gardens accompany the programme. Other activities, such as “Garden Bathing”, combine experiencing nature with relaxation. The exhibition is open daily from 15 April to 1 November in the Schwetzingen Palace Gardens.

The Coburg Electric Car 1888 by Andreas Flocken

A Coburg entrepreneur and inventor was far ahead of his time in this respect. In 1888, Andreas Flocken (1845–1913) carried out pioneering work: his converted carriage, of which only historical photographs remain today, is believed to be the world’s first four-wheeled vehicle powered by electricity. With a range of 12 kilometres and a top speed of 12 km/h, the Flocken carriage purred along the bumpy roads of Coburg and the surrounding area – and amazed both people and animals

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E.T.A. Hoffmann Dance Hall

250 years of ‘exalted spirits’! In the anniversary year of the multi-talented artist, the ‘E.T.A. Hoffmann Dance Hall’ in the Historical Museum is exhibiting unique works of art from Hoffmann's fantastical world.

Under the motto ‘Boundaries of Reality’, pop art from the 1960s meets works by BerganzapreisträgerInnen from the Bamberg Art Association and the famous ‘Apfelweibla’. A Hoffmannesque series of events with readings, live music, lectures, workshops and film screenings also celebrates the artist's complexity between fantasy and reality. You can find the latest information about the growing range of events on the museum's homepage and social media.

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Guided Tour: Stauferstadt Eberbach

A leisurely walk around and through the historic old town shows the life of the inhabitants in the Middle Ages. The focus of the tour is on the Staufer and their time: city foundations, noble family, and the Staufer Empire. But the historical sites also show the urban functions of living, working, trade, and transportation in the Middle Ages.

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Friedrich for Future

Friedrich Rückert (1788–1866), one of the most significant German poets of the 19th century, is known to many primarily as a writer of love poems or as a translator of Oriental poetry. But what can his work still tell us today, almost 160 years after his death? Under the title ‘Friedrich for Future’, an exhibition at the ebern galerie invites visitors to get to know Rückert beyond the confines of dusty schoolbooks and anthologies – as a contemporary interlocutor on topics that affect each and every one of us.

Venue: ebern galerie, Ritter-von-Schmitt-Str. 1, 96106 Ebern
Open every Sunday and on public holidays from 2 pm to 5 pm, and by appointment. Free admission – donations welcome.

Roth Cabaret Autumn

For the 22nd time, the Kulturfabrik is presenting cabaret and comedy greats such as Wolfgang Krebs, Eva Karl Faltermeier, Eisi Gulp and many more at the Rother Kabarettherbst, ensuring sharp entertainment.

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Fairy Tale Exhibition: "This is how they live today"

From Frog King to Rapunzel to the seven little goats, the exhibition invites you to rediscover the fantastical and wondrous aspects of fairy tales in enchanting and disenchanting images.

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Rodney Smith – The Alchemy of Light

With his distinctive visual style, Rodney Smith (1947–2016) ranks among the most significant photographers of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The American photographer, a pupil of the pioneering photographer Walker Evans (1903–1975), gained renown primarily through his work for prestigious magazines and fashion publications; yet the artistic quality and originality of his work far exceed the standard of commissioned pieces.
Smith’s images radiate a poetic power that, through a harmonious blend of elegance, subtle humour and technical and compositional precision, transports the viewer into fascinating worlds lying between dream and reality. His photographs are often reminiscent of the enigmatic paintings of the Surrealist René Magritte. As a staunch advocate of black-and-white photography, Smith only discovered colour photography relatively late in his career, yet he demonstrated great mastery in his handling of light in this medium too.

Kunsthalle Vogelmann
Allee 28
74072 Heilbronn

Heidelberg Wine Village

The Heidelberg Wine Festival offers the ideal opportunity to get to know Heidelberg's culinary delights in addition to the city's sights. In the heart of the old town on Karlsplatz and the castle, enjoy a choice selection of wines and the varied regional cuisine with musical accompaniment. Immerse yourself in the unique flair of history, tradition and romance in a convivial atmosphere.

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"Enjoy Jazz" Festival

Whenever the nights get longer, ENJOY JAZZ, the international festival for "jazz and other things", brings exciting new music to Mannheim and Heidelberg. The secret of its success: it is a lively festival that celebrates the joy of enjoying music. The top-class festival programme constantly explores the boundaries of the genre and has made ENJOY JAZZ one of the most important jazz festivals in the world.

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Dinnershow "Dinner Meets Magic" at Rabenstein Castle

With the mentalist and magician Danny Ocean you will experience a magical evening with psychological refinement, magical fascination & culinary highlights. Let yourself be enchanted at a fine 4-course menu into a world of which you wouldn't even dream of. Things will happen, that do not seem to be able to be explained with laws of nature.

Prise: 115,00 Euro per person

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Exhibition "on Happiness and other Concerns"

To mark the end of the museum season, modern art returns to the castle: in the exhibition ‘Vom Glück und anderen Sorgen’ (On Happiness and Other Concerns), the artist group KuMiDoRi will be exploring the historic rooms from the end of September until 30 November, creating new accents in the old rooms of the Stieber family. 

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Rothenburg Autumn Hiking Week

Every year in springtime and autumn the hiking weeks in Rothenburg offer you active recovery in the midst of nature - from guided hiking tours up to a varied programme that really offers something for everyone. Each hike stands under an interesting topic and is accompanied by an experienced leader and commented with a lot of inside knowledge. By the way: the hikes are all free of charge!

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Rothenburg Week of Jewish Culture

Experience Jewish culture and history, enter into dialogue, get to know new things, learn exciting things, remember the past and encounter the present. ‘Le`Chajim - Auf das Leben!’, the Rothenburg Week of Jewish Culture, offers an extensive programme: lectures, films, excursions, concerts and workshops. Participants include Prof Dr Jan Philipp Reemtsma (Hamburg), the Nuremberg journalist and author Steffen Radlmaier, the academic director of the Alice Salomon Archive Prof Dr Sabine Toppe (Berlin) and the author Katja Hildebrand.

The week takes place every year around 22 October, a day of remembrance for the city's Jewish residents. Unless otherwise stated, the events are free of charge.

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Dinner evenings at Colmberg Castle

When darkness falls early in the evening, walls that are a thousand years old really come into their own. That’s why we’re laying on three special dinners in October: one by candlelight with a view over the Frankenhöhe, and two featuring a four-course meal and a murder mystery play. For all three evenings, tickets are available in advance only. On all other days, we’ll stick to the game menu – all you need is a table

Sunday, 11 October – Romantic Dinner

Aperitif at 6.00 pm, an amuse-bouche at half past six. After that, the evening has no further programme – just candles, the meal and the view over the Frankenhöhe. Vegetarian options available on advance booking.

Friday 30 October & Saturday 31 October – “Silencio – Murders Don’t Always Happen Quietly”

Dinner theatre: Doors open at 6.30 pm, aperitif in the dining room, followed by a four-course meal – with the play performed between courses. As the title suggests, things won’t exactly be quiet. From €99.00 + €9.90 booking fee.

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Heidelberg Theatre Festival

The HEIDELBERGER THEATERTAGE are staging a very special programme. The festival puts the vibrant independent theatre scene in the spotlight and offers a rare insight into the creative diversity of independent theatre makers.

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Bayreuth Winter Village

Right on time in mid-October, it's ‘winter village time’ in Bayreuth city centre. Every year, when the cold season begins, we transform the Ehrenhof courtyard in the heart of the city into the Bayreuth Winter Village.

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The Spalt Pub Festival

The Spalt Pub Festival once again attracts visitors to the hop and beer town of Spalt with a colourful and enjoyable programme. Traditional start at the Bayerischer Hof on Friday lunchtime: meat platter & smoked meats, every day: Bavarian burgers. At the Wittelsbacher Hof, fish and game dishes as well as Franconian specialities will be available throughout the entire festival weekend. The Gasthof Krone will also be tempting visitors with Franconian specialities every day. At the Lang Marie tavern: shashlik on Friday, Sunday lunch and Monday from 5 p.m. with festival music.

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The Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra in Ansbach

Programme: W.A. Mozart: Symphony in D major, K. 297 (Paris Symphony) M. Bruch: Violin Concerto in G minor, Op. 26 J. Haydn: Symphony No. 104 in D major

7.00 pm Introduction to the programme

Venue: Onoldiasaal, Nürnberger Straße 30 (or Hofwiese 1) in 91522 Ansbach.

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Reopening of the Kunsthalle Würth

A varied programme featuring creative hands-on activities and entertaining guided tours offers fascinating insights. The Sudhaus at the Kunsthalle Würth will be serving delicious culinary specialities.
No booking is required

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Anselm Kiefer – Everything That Is the Case

Anselm Kiefer (born in 1945 in Donaueschingen) is one of the world’s most renowned contemporary artists. The Würth Collection includes more than 70 of his works from all periods of his career and in all the media he has used. These are complemented by a number of further works from Kiefer’s studio.

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6th Weinsberg wine hike

This wine hike combines convivial wine tasting in the fresh air, exercise that is manageable for all ages, and views over picturesque wine landscapes. Participants can design their tour to suit their individual needs. There is a choice of circular routes ranging from two to six kilometers in length. Signs along the way provide information about wine and vines. Selected wines and sparkling wines from the Weinsberg wineries, coffee and cake, hearty dishes and delicacies invite you to taste them.#

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Family tour for grandparents, parents and children

What is the world like elsewhere? Artists ask themselves this question too. Many of the artworks in the exhibition “FOCUS. New Perspectives on the Würth Collection” therefore depict foreign places and the longing for them – we can discover mysterious cities, unfamiliar landscapes and even the distant cosmos. Join us at Museum Würth 2 on an exciting journey through art!

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Salt Day

On 18 October, the town of Schwäbisch Hall and the Alt Hall e. V. association invite you to the traditional ‘Day of Salt’. From 11 am to 5 pm, a varied programme awaits you in the town centre, featuring salt-boiling demonstrations using Hall brine, craft demonstrations and an exciting discovery tour for children

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A night in the museum

Immerse yourself in a world of light and music. On this night, the museum is transformed into a stage for light shows and music. Modern projection techniques and media art literally shed new light on our historic buildings.

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Fair market in Spalt

Flea market – jumble sale – fair in the hop and beer town of Spalt

Find or sell your second-hand treasures from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the open air in the beautiful, historic town centre of Spalt. Some of the shops in Spalt will be open.

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Eberbach Apple Day

The Eberbach Apple Day on Sunday, the 18th. October 2026 is sure to provide fun and entertainment with its extensive program. A stroll through Eberbach's downtown area has a lot to offer. Apple-themed offers and musical treats from live bands. Of course, there are many variations of apples: fresh apple cider, crunchy apples, and delicious apple pie. Experience Eberbach: the charming old town, interesting museums, cozy pubs, nice cafes and restaurants, a wide selection and personal advice in the Eberbach shops. They are open on Sundays from 12:30 to 17:30 for information, browsing, and shopping.

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Traditional Autumn Market

Traditional Autumn Market in Kulmbach The colourful autumn range on offer is well worth seeing: from household goods, spices and textiles, through to leather goods and car polish, right up to ceramics, jewellery, curtains and watches – everything is on display once again. There’s also plenty to keep you well fed, with a wide variety of food and drink options available. The autumn market has something to suit everyone and promises an enjoyable shopping experience at the foot of Plassenburg Castle! The market is open on Fridays from 10.00 to 17.00, on Saturdays from 9.00 to 17.00 and on Sundays from 13.00 to 18.00. As part of this, the third Sunday shopping day of the year will also take place on 25 October. From 1.00 pm to 6.00 pm, retailers will offer visitors the chance to rediscover the city centre, do some shopping and support local businesses in the process

NUEJAZZ Festival

NUEJAZZ is a modern jazz festival in Nuremberg that has been bringing international artists to the stage since 2013. It sees jazz as an open, creative form of expression that is constantly evolving. Electronic sounds, hip-hop rhythms and experimental elements are an integral part of the program. In 2024, the festival was awarded the German Jazz Prize as “Festival of the Year” - a sign of its importance within the German jazz scene. NUEJAZZ combines musical diversity with cultural openness and shows how cross-genre jazz can sound today.

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Jazz Local

Under the banner ‘Jazz.Local’, a unique jazz pub night will take place on 24 October, with free entry to various venues. In Ansbach town centre from 8 pm to 11 pm, which will be filled with melodious sounds. Both up-and-coming and established jazz talents invite you to stroll through the pubs and enjoy several bands in one evening whilst having a drink or a snack.

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Biohotel Schloss Kirchberg: 'Golden October"

With dance and show band and large dance floor in the Knights' Hall from 7.30 pm at Kirchberg Castle on the Jagst. There will be hot food until 10 pm, followed by snacks and small culinary delights. Plus an exquisite selection of wines from the Fürst Hohenlohe organic winery. Cocktail bar & café in the tower room until midnight with barkeeper Alex. The dance events at Kirchberg Castle are a great experience for all those who are young at heart. 

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Flock's international dance festival

Eight contemporary dance companies from Germany, Israel, Taiwan, Sweden, the Netherlands and the USA will present a cross-section of contemporary dance over two evenings at the Neues Globe. The programme also includes workshops, film screenings and panel discussions. 28–31 October 2026

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Rothenburg fairy tale magic with fairy tale forest

The Fairy Tale Magic offers a diverse program around the theme of fairy tales and legends, which is aimed at both children and adults. And what better place than Rothenburg's romantic Old Town to make many a fairy tale come true....

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Reformation Day at the fortress

In 1530, Martin Luther lived and worked at the Veste for six months. How he fared in Coburg, why he was not allowed to travel to Augsburg for the Imperial Diet, who he had visiting him here - you can find out all this on entertaining costume tours with Martin Luther and his wife Katharina von Bora. The following costume tours are offered on Reformation Day:

11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.: Guided tours with Martin Luther

14:00 and 15:00: Guided tours with Katharina von Bora

No registration required.

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All Saints' Day Market

On the square opposite the town hall and in Kirchenstraße, the shops in Neckarsteinach's town centre, various traders as well as gastronomic establishments offer a rich selection of specialities.

The extensive and varied offer ranges from freshly smoked fish and dried fruits to scarves and healing stones and invites you to enjoy street food at the historic location.

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Wintertime at Eyrichshof Castle

Glittering lights and starry magic immerse Eyrichshof Castle and Park in a pre-Christmas atmosphere. Over 120 exhibitors will be presenting their range of decorations, fashion, jewellery and handicrafts. Visitors can also look forward to a colourful supporting programme of art and culture, and there are also exciting things for young visitors to experience.

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Driller's Market

On the first weekend in November, Neckargemünd becomes colorful and lively every year: The Bohrermarkt attracts visitors with rides, a good atmosphere and a convivial marquee. As the last major folk festival in the region, it offers culinary specialties, atmospheric music and a varied program under the Friedensbrücke bridge. Stalls and rides provide fun for young and old.

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Medieval and arts and crafts market

The arts and crafts market in the historic old town sets special accents. A romantic medieval market around the collegiate church offers a glimpse into a bygone era. The historical hustle and bustle around the collegiate church tells of honourable crafts, proud guilds, medieval camp life and typical dishes.

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Steammodel Days Lauf

It's steaming again at the Lauf Industrial Museum in November! On the two weekends in November, around 60 exhibitors from Germany and Austria will be presenting their models on the museum grounds. From steam-powered locomotives and model ships to a true-to-data model carpentry workshop - the world of technical model making will be on display in all its diversity.

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Delightful Knight's Feast

An unforgettable experience: the delightful knight's feast at Hornberg Castle. Let medieval music and a juggler's performance accompany you through the evening as you enjoy a festive 5-course meal, and immerse yourself in a world of knightly spectacles, culinary delights, and entertainment.
An evening of enjoyment, fun, and medieval flair awaits you!

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Martini Market with a Sunday of open shops

Under the motto "Eye and palate delight," the Martini Market delights both locals and guests from the entire region.
Highlights include the popular goose pen on the market square, the big Martini raffle, and the traditional lantern procession at the Stiftskirche.

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Lauf Literature Days

Clear the stage for literature! Since 1996 at the Literatur Tage Lauf. Every evening, up to 500 reading fans discover new favorite reads, are inspired, enchanted or carried away by readings, concerts and stage discussions. Renowned and often award-winning German-speaking authors as well as personalities from culture, politics and society present their latest books, look forward to an interested audience and promise unique literary encounters.

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LesArt Literature Days, Ansbach

High-quality contemporary literature in a nutshell — this has become the hallmark of the LesArt literature festival, which has been held in Ansbach every year in early November since 1997. A series of events organised by the City of Ansbach in collaboration with the Kulturforum Ansbach, supported by the *Fränkische Landeszeitung* in partnership with the *Nürnberger Nachrichten*

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Goose and Delight

An evening of culinary delights centred around goose, accompanied by music that creates a special atmosphere.

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Jazz November

From 12 to 15 November, we will once again be offering a diverse programme featuring renowned international jazz greats and outstanding young talents that will appeal to both classic jazz lovers and audiences open to all genres: With influences from art pop, R&B, funk and new interpretations of chamber music, a broad musical spectrum will unfold in the Bechersaal, the Glashaus and the Zentrum.

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Winter Dreams Fair

The three-day Winter Dreams Fair is the destination of choice for many Christmas enthusiasts in Stein near Nuremberg and the surrounding region.

Visit the pre-Christmas fair and be inspired by trendy decorations, delicious delicacies and unusual gift ideas for winter 2025. 
Over three days from 13 to 15 November 2026, enchanting exhibitors will be showcasing unique, handmade and fascinating products that make life more beautiful at the Graf von Faber-Castell Castle grounds. Winter and Christmas enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the wonderful world of Christmas tree baubles, sweet treats and warm fashion. In addition to inspiring and appealing sales stands, you will be entertained with a special supporting programme and live music – an exciting outing for the whole family. 

•     120 regional and international exhibitors
•     Handcrafted products
•     Delicious delicacies to sample
•     High-quality fashion and accessories
•     Unique gift ideas
•     And more 

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Where else could you experience and enjoy the flavorful diversity of a Scotch whisky better than in a stylish castle ambience? Jürgen Stark, a long-standing member of the oldest and largest whisky club in Germany and owner of the Whisky Lounge in Heroldsberg, takes you into the world of Scotch whisky in an exclusive setting.

Price: 109 euros per person, limited number of participants.

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Nuremberg Winter Village

Discover the Winter Village with its nostalgic children's carousel, enchanting winter maze, mulled wine and cosy, warm mountain hut charm. Typical winter and regional culinary delights round off your stay in the Winter Village. In addition to a wide range of sweet and savoury delicacies, the refreshment stands offering hot and cold winter drinks are a central meeting place where visitors enjoy meeting up for a drink or bumping into old friends. The ‘Christmas City of Nuremberg’ mugs, designed especially for the WinterRad with Winter Village, are sure to adorn many kitchen cupboards as souvenirs.

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Creative market organised by the Eberbach Lions Club

Around 60 exhibitors will be presenting creative arts and crafts across more than 1,000 square metres in Eberbach Town Hall. The range of exhibitors is extensive, with new market vendors joining this time around. There are traditional and new items to discover from a wide variety of craft areas: arts and crafts, glass and porcelain items, jewellery and minerals, natural cosmetics, honey, pictures, photos and cards, fashion made from silk, wool or leather, soft toys, bags and much more are on offer. Visitors can expect a wide range of products, which is a wonderful way to get in the mood for the upcoming Advent and Christmas season. Take a look over the shoulders of the craftspeople and artists and chat with the exhibitors.

Refreshments for market visitors will be provided by the Eberbach Lions

Creative market ‘Handmade Love’

The southern Zirkelbau of Schwetzingen Palace forms the baroque backdrop for this design & handmade market. Around 100 creative people offer their unique handmade items in three magnificent halls.

Admission: from 16 years 7.00 euros incl. palace garden, 6-15 years 4.00 euros incl. palace garden

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The fascination of railways

The fascination of railways – masters of railway photography open their archives. Exciting slide shows on the ground floor of the HopfenBierGut museum.

Admission is free, but registration is requested at info@hopfenbiergut.de.

Whisky-Dinner "Rare & Old"

In the exclusive setting of Rabenstein Castle, Jürgen Stark, long-standing member of Germany's oldest and largest whisky club and owner of the Whisky Lounge in Heroldsberg, will whisk guests away into the world of Scottish whiskies on two evenings:

‘Rare & Old’ – accompanied by an exquisite 5-course castle menu, you will learn all about how Scottish whiskies are produced in different regions and taste rare and older whiskies in the magnificently decorated armoury. Price: from £219 per person, limited number of participants.

‘Winter Magic from Scotland’ – enjoy an exquisite 4-course castle menu while learning about the production of various Scottish whiskies and tasting different bottlings and flavours. Price: from £109 per person, limited number of participants.

The evenings come to a close in front of the open fire in the castle's fireplace room.

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Christmas Market Roth

When the smell of mulled wine and cookies wafts through Roth, the Christmas market season begins. During the Christmas season, around 50 clubs and institutions invite you to stroll around the market square from Thursday to Sunday. Visitors can expect handmade goods, festive treats and a colorful stage program. The program booklet will be available online and at several locations in Roth from the end of October.

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Old-Rothenburg Christmas Market

At the end of the year, the city for romantics presents itself from its most beautiful side. Embedded in the picturesque scenery between the town hall and St. Jakob, the Reiterlesmarkt is considered one of the most charming Christmas markets in Germany.

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Baroque festival "Winter in Schwetzingen"

The Baroque Festival has been organised by the Heidelberg Theatre and Orchestra at the Schwetzingen Palace Theatre since 2006.

Every year, the focus is on the performance of a rediscovered baroque opera - this year "Adonis" by Johann Sigismund Kusser. The programme also includes vocal and instrumental concerts from the Baroque period.

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Heidelberg Christmas Market

Every year, at 5.00 pm, on the last Wednesday in November, the Christ child solemny opens the Christmas Market at the marketplace.

Over 140 stands at Heidelberg's large and small places, offer an endless variety of what makes the season so special. 

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Heidelberg Winter Woods

At the Heidelberg Winterwäldchen on Kornmarkt, illuminated fir trees and pagoda tents enchant visitors. The event continues beyond Christmas until New Year's Day; the stalls are closed on Christmas Eve.

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Heidelberg Ice Rink at "Karlsplatz"

One of the most beautiful open-air ice rinks in Germany is set up on Karlsplatz in Heidelberg's Old Town. With Christmas music playing, locals and guests glide across the ice against the romantic backdrop of the world-famous castle.

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Bamberg Christmas Market

At Christmas time, Maximiliansplatz in Bamberg's pedestrian zone is transformed into a pre-Christmas festive square. In the middle of the old town with its illuminated and decorated stores and streets, there is the smell of roast sausage and roasted almonds, mulled wine and gingerbread. Toys, glass baubles and fine handicrafts can also be found as practical things for the Christmas season.

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Christmas Market Heilbronn

The Christmas market is dedicated to the "Käthchen of Heilbronn" with Christmas "Käthchen products" such as Christmas stollen or mulled wine, Käthchen Christmas decorations and Käthchen Christmas lighting.

For the second time, the sustainable ‘Käthchen artificial ice rink’ will be set up on Kiliansplatz against the backdrop of St Kilian's Church.

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Ansbach Christmas Market

Baroque facades and the two large churches form the atmospheric and distinctive backdrop for the Christmas market on Montgelas-Platz and Martin-Luther-Platz in the middle of the old town. The old town and its centuries-old traditions in a modern form. 

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Electoral Christmas Market

The Electoral Christmas Market is known far beyond the region for its atmospheric ambience. Over 40 artisans display their Christmas wares in the festively illuminated courtyard of the palace. A wide range of food and drink awaits visitors on the castle square.

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Lauf Christmas Market

From the end of November until Christmas Eve, the Christmas market in Lauf takes place on the upper market square and is open every day. The stalls sell mulled wine and roasted almonds, as well as handcrafted decorative items for the Advent season and much more. There is an entertaining, varied stage program, carriage rides on Sundays and various hands-on activities for children.

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Christmasmagic in Schwäbisch Hall

One of the most beautiful market squares in southern Germany and St. Michael's Church with its imposing flight of steps form the historical backdrop for Schwäbisch Hall's Christmas market. Lovingly decorated huts, many different types of mulled wine, Christmas treats and handicrafts delight visitors.

The supporting programme includes activities for children, Christmas music performances and public themed city tours.

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Nuremberg Children's Christmas

Nuremberg Children's Christmas has been an integral part of ‘Christmas City Nuremberg’ since 1999. A visit to Hans-Sachs-Platz is on the pre-Christmas calendar of many families because it is particularly suitable for prams and small children and the entire concept is designed with children in mind. But parents are also well catered for, of course.

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Advent and Christmas market

The cathedral and the former St John’s Church provide the picturesque backdrop for the Eichstätt Advent market. A high-quality and varied musical programme, imaginative activities for children – such as decorating the Christmas tree together and fairy tales for children and adults – as well as the enthusiastic stallholders all combine to make this small but charming Advent market a special experience. The market is open from Friday to Sunday on the first three weekends of Advent.

The Nuremberg Fire Tongs Punch

Every year, when the Nuremberg Christmas Market opens, a small village of wooden huts springs up between the meat market stalls, surrounding the world's largest Feuerzangenbowle (a traditional mulled wine punch). It is a romantic spot overlooking the River Pegnitz, illuminated by the bright glow of the flames above the specially made cauldron. Images from the cult film ‘Die Feuerzangenbowle’ starring Heinz Rühmann are shown on screens around the wooden stalls. For many Nuremberg residents, enjoying a cup of Feuerzangenbowle with friends or family has become a firm tradition in the run-up to Christmas.

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Christmas Market Nuremberg

At one of Germany's oldest Christmas markets, traditional goods such as handmade Christmas decorations and culinary delicacies are still on sale in 180 wooden stalls on the main market square.

A Christmas town especially for children is set up on Hans-Sachs-Platz. The market of Nuremberg's 14 twin towns brings international flair to the Christkindlesmarkt. Nuremberg's churches and museums invite you to Christmas concerts, guided tours and exhibitions with a colourful programme.

Opening hours:
Mon - Sun: 10 am to 9 pm, Christmas Eve: 10 am to 2 pm.

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Christmas Market Stein

The Christmas market in Stein near Nuremberg enchants with its festive atmosphere and charming stalls. Visitors can look forward to handmade gifts, regional treats and warming drinks. The festive lighting and the varied program of music and entertainment make the market a cosy highlight in the run-up to Christmas.

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Winter, Wonder, Christmas Glory - Christmas Market Öhringen

The Christmas market takes place on all four Advent weekends on the historic market square and in the castle courtyard right next door.

For children, there is once again the popular fairy tale trail through the old town with scenes from well-known fairy tales. In addition, there is a fairy tale wagon at the entrance to the castle courtyard where stories are told. The steam train will also be making its rounds and there will be a model railway exhibition in the Blue Hall of the town hall.

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Advent Market Kulmbach

In addition to the "magical hustle and bustle" in the old town of Kulmbach, there is an arts and crafts market in the rooms of the castle estate in Waaggasse and the Advent market of the Diakonie at the "Alte Villa".

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Bayreuth Christmas Market

At the Christkindlesmarkt and along festively decorated streets and squares in Bayreuth's city centre, visitors can stroll to their heart's content in the Christmas atmosphere and marvel at the festive illumination of the over seven-kilometre-long chain of lights.

Old German Christmas Market

The Wimpfener Kaiserpfalz forms the background for one of the most traditional Christmas markets in Germany. Its beginnings date back to 1487, when Emperor Friedrich III granted the city the privilege of holding a market before Christmas, the Katharinenmarkt.

In the narrow alleys of the old town, about 120 stalls offer handicraft, high-quality goods for the upcoming festival.

The Christmas market takes place on the first three Advent weekends:

27.11.-29.11.

04.12.-06.12.

11.12.-13.12.

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Nuremberg Children’s Christmas

The Nuremberg Children’s Christmas Market is an enchanting Christmas village designed especially for children and families. On Hans-Sachs-Platz, right next to the Christkindlesmarkt, little visitors can look forward to nostalgic carousels, a steam train, festive treats and lots of lovingly decorated stalls.

The numerous hands-on activities are particularly popular: children can do crafts, make candles, bake biscuits or get creative. With a bit of luck, they might even meet the Nuremberg Christ Child in person and tell him their Christmas wishes.

The Children’s Christmas Market makes a visit to Nuremberg during Advent an unforgettable experience and builds up the anticipation of Christmas for guests of all ages.

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Coburg Christmas Market

During the Advent season, the Coburg Christmas Market shines with its beautifully decorated stalls and enchants with its fairytale-like atmosphere.

The festively decorated stalls offer regional handicrafts with delicacies such as mulled wine, punch, hearty and sweet treats. A nostalgic carousel is the highlight for the younger guests.
Choirs, bands, and artists create a particularly festive atmosphere around the Prince Albert Monument on many evenings.

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Christmas market under the four castles

The Christmas market stretches along Kirchenstraße, Bliggergasse and the Protestant churchyard, inviting visitors to take a leisurely stroll through the old town, which is illuminated with festive lights. The historic backdrop with its half-timbered houses and romantic courtyards provides the perfect setting for an atmospheric market that is appreciated far beyond the city limits.

Opening hours:
Saturday: 3.00 pm to 9.00 pm
Sunday: 15.00 to 20.00 hrs

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Christmas Market Neckargemünd

On three days, a colorful stage program on the market square ensures a Christmassy atmosphere. On Friday, many stores stay open late until 5 p.m. and offer special deals. The children's carousel on Waltscher Platz and the festively decorated stalls create a magical atmosphere. For a safe Christmas market stroll, the main street is closed to traffic from Friday to Sunday. Parking is available nearby.

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Christmas market in Spalt

On the first weekend of Advent, Spalt's old town is once again transformed into one of the most atmospheric Christmas markets in the region. Under the motto ‘Christmas market with that certain something’, visitors can expect a unique experience full of contemplation and Christmas cheer. Numerous exhibitors present handmade goods, culinary delicacies and creative gift ideas. Let yourself be enchanted by the contemplative atmosphere and get in the mood for Advent. On both days of the event, you will find the ‘Spalter Kripperla’ in St. Emmeram's Church. The storytelling cellar in the Alte Rathausgasse is open again. Our children's carousel with adjoining winter bar and atmospheric campfire invite you to linger at Gabrieliplatz. Our choirs and trombone choirs will get you in the mood on both days with free concerts at the HopfenBierGut adventure world.

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Advent Market Sesslach

The traditional Advent market takes place on Marktplatz and Maximiliansplatz in the centre of Seßlach. The retailers in the old town centre open their shops during the market and decorate them for Christmas. Local businesses and selected stalls offer Christmas delicacies.

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Castle Christmas Abenberg

The charming market begins at Stillaplatz and continues over Burgsteig with Keller to the 1,000-year-old castle. Over 60 exhibitors are waiting there with their offerings and a diverse program of events. On Sunday afternoon, the Christkind of Nuremberg visits the market.

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Advent Market with Handicrafts

The first Advent market was held in Cadolzburg over 70 years ago. Many of the traditions from back then have been preserved to this day. The Cadolzburg Advent market has developed into a real crowd-puller in the region. The atmospheric, historic ambience on the market square and the arts and crafts market in the romantic castle courtyard attract visitors in their droves. The scent of gingerbread, mulled wine and sausages wafts from the many stalls and stands. In the evening, the market shines in the glow of a thousand red lights. 

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Biohotel Schloss Kirchberg: “Winter Gala”

With dance and show band and large dance floor in the Knights' Hall from 7.30 pm at Kirchberg Castle on the Jagst. There will be hot food until 10 pm, followed by snacks and small culinary delights. Plus an exquisite selection of wines from the Fürst Hohenlohe organic winery. Cocktail bar & café in the tower room until midnight with barkeeper Alex. The dance events at Kirchberg Castle are a great experience for all those who are young at heart. 

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Christmas Market

The Christmas Market at Hohenstein Castle is an arts and crafts exhibition. Hohenstein Castle will open its doors to visitors to showcase a selection of arts and crafts and Christmas products.

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Pottenstein Winter Magic

This year's "Pottensteiner Winterzauber" will take place in the Hauptstraße and at the Bürgerhaus. The old town becomes a pedestrian zone on these days.

More than 30 providers leave nothing to be desired. The stalls offer gift items, handmade pottery, wreaths, and decorations made from natural materials, Swabian specialties, ceramics, spices, and much more.
The popular children's carousel will also be spinning at the end of the main street, and at the Christmas post office in the town hall, children can write their wish lists to the Christ Child or Santa Claus.

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Christmas Market Kirchberg

The Kirchberg Christmas market is one of the oldest and most atmospheric in Hohenlohe. Every year on the 2nd weekend in Advent, it fills the "little town" of Kirchberg - within the town walls, in the castle courtyard and on the streets - with the atmosphere of Advent. Against the backdrop of Kirchberg Castle, around 70 market stalls offer goods and treats. The supporting programme includes performances by brass bands and choral societies and an Advent concert in the Protestant town church. And on Saturday, St Nicholas and the Christ Child will even drop by!

Open on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Blacksmith Christmas

When the sparks and hammer blows ring out over the Ansbach Christmas market.
Numerous blacksmiths from the region are represented with their open forges and an offer for children. Here, young talents can unleash their creativity and create their own artwork.
Discover the blacksmith in the unique historical setting of the Handwerkerhof.

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Christmas Table

Enjoy a cosy evening at our Christmas table, surrounded by candlelight and a wintery atmosphere. Between the three courses and wines, a Christmas story will be read aloud, allowing you to relive the magic of Christmases past.

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St. Nicholas market around the town church

Small but nice - Around the protestant town church the stands of some local associations and other vendors are set up.

Christmas Market Maroldsweisach

The Maroldsweisach Christmas market is a charming, romantic Christmas experience under the twinkling lights around the village church. With mulled wine, regional delicacies, and lovingly decorated stalls, the anticipation of Christmas can be enjoyed in a cozy atmosphere.
Visitors of all ages can expect a warm, heartfelt atmosphere in a relaxed village setting.

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Christmas market in Lichtenau

As every year, the clubs transform the market square into a wonderful Christmas market with decorated stalls, all kinds of delicacies and an entertaining programme.

Heldburg christmas market

The traditional Christmas market takes place on the market square in Heldburg. Regional delicacies, traditional crafts and Christmas decorations are offered against the backdrop of the medieval town centre, including the late Gothic town church ‘Zu unserer lieben Frauen’ and the town hall.

Waldenburg Mountain Christmas

The charming Old Town is the setting for the romantic Christmas market with over 40 lovingly decorated market stands. Friends from the partner town Sierck-les-Bains/France and from the towns Waldenburg/Switzerland and Waldenburg/Saxony please the visitors with regional delicacies. In the town hall the basket maker and the coupler present their skills and their handcrafted works.

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Wolframs-Eschenbach: Christmas Market "Sternlesmarkt"

Let yourself be enchanted at the Christmas market by our city of stalls in the churchyard in front of the Liebfrauenmünster and the craftsmanship in the Bürgersaal. Advent melodies and small concerts as well as the living nativity scene will get you in the mood for the Christmas season.

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Christmas market at the Altenstein castle ruins

At the foot of the castle ruins in Altenstein, Christmas stalls are lined up with everything your heart desires - from Franconian bratwurst to flavoursome mulled wine. Experience the harmony of the Christmas atmosphere in a medieval setting.

Tip: Visit the Altenstein castle ruins too! The gateway to a journey into the Middle Ages is open to you.

Christmas Market Langenzenn

The Old Town smells like roasted almonds, gingerbread and mulled wine in all variations. Small, festively decorated and illuminated stalls line the streets. A reflective and pre-Christmassy programme frames the market. Besides that the numerous light chains a magical atmosphere in the historical backdrop.

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Heilbronns Christmas Circus

25 YEARS OF THE HEILBRONN CHRISTMAS CIRCUS – THE ANNIVERSARY “Twelve nations, twelve breathtaking performances”. We're going all out for this big anniversary. A top international ensemble with over 80 exceptional artists, dancers, comedians and musicians, a production like fireworks and a show that is more bombastic, colourful, emotional and surprising than ever before. Be there – let's celebrate a quarter of a century of Heilbronn Christmas Circus together with the biggest show of the festive season. INSEPARABLE FOR 25 YEARS – CHRISTMAS AND THE HEILBRONN CHRISTMAS CIRCUS.

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St. Stephens Ride from Spalt to Wasserzell

The town of Spalt, HopfenBierGut and the Spalter Land heritage association cordially invite all horse owners and riders, as well as the citizens of the greater Spalt community, to take part in the Stephansritt. This early Christian tradition, which can be traced back to the 19th century in Spalt, is dedicated to St. Stephen, the patron saint of riders, coachmen and horses. On Boxing Day, 26 December 2025, riders and coachmen will meet at 9.30 a.m. in the Lange Gasse at the ‘Wittelsbacher Hof’, where refreshments will also be served. This will be followed by a ride, accompanied by spectators, over the Rezat Bridge and through the main street to Wasserzell. There, the riders will circle St. Stephen's Church three times before the parish priest blesses the horses and riders. Once again this year, the church administrator of Wasserzell will hand out commemorative plaques to all riders. This will be followed by a Mass in St. Stephen's Church. 

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The twelve nights of christmas guided tour

A special atmosphere awaits visitors to this unique tour. Customs, legends and superstitions that used to begin with the solstice and end on 6 January, Epiphany. This period was marked by rituals, messages from the spirits and rules.In the past, people also spoke of nights of fortune-telling, of letting go of the old year and predicting the events of the coming year.This tour includes stories and tales about the mysterious, magical time of the 12 holy Christmas nights between the years, which are very special. The entire tour includes one or two stops for tasting punch, mulled wine, etc. and learning about incense herbs and their effectiveness.Each participant is kindly requested to bring their own mulled wine cup!!!

Tour dates

• 27.12.2026
• 30.12.2026
• 27.01.2027

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New Year's Eve ball at Kirchberg Castle

Experience an unforgettable end to the year with the Stuttgarter Salonikern. Enjoy an exclusive menu in organic quality, accompanied by atmospheric live music. Welcome the New Year in style with a New Year's reception, a glass of sparkling wine and a small snack at midnight. A cocktail bar, dancing facilities and relaxed strolling areas round off the evening perfectly. Celebrate with us in an elegant atmosphere and start the new year in style!

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Eternal Adoration in Pottenstein

On January 6 (Epiphany), the traditional resolution of the Perpetual Adoration takes place in Pottenstein. The highlight is the burning of about 1,000 mountain fires on the rocks around the town, which attracts thousands of visitors every year. After the last prayer hour, a solemn procession through the village starts at 5 p.m. During the procession, the mountain fires are lit, the streets are decorated with lights and candles, and historical triumphal arches mark the way.The atmosphere is considered particularly evocative and impressive.

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The Blue Night in Nuremberg

Nuremberg and its institutions for art and culture, museums, churches and clubs invite you to the Blue Night® with light installations, music and performances.

The Blue Night takes place at various locations throughout the Old Town, which is completely bathed in blue light.

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Wolframs-Eschenbach: 6th Oldietownfestival "The Best of Yesterday

For an entire weekend, the entire old town goes back to the lifestyle of the 50s and 60s with a petticoat contest, vintage car parade, nostalgia market and seven stages playing catchy tunes and classics.

The appearance of the largest retro event in Northern Bavaria, the culinary offers of the Wolframs-Eschenbach clubs and innkeepers as well as the sales booths are attuned to the time of the economic miracle years.

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