Events

Exhibition "Pittoresk! Self-Portrait - External Image - Re-Appropriation"

The exhibition at the RothenburgMuseum shows views of the city from the 18th century, Biedermeier and Romanticism and documents the transition to photography. The juxtaposition of self-image and the image of the other, of art and kitsch is supplemented by contemporary views of the city in photography, painting, social media and film.

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Exhibition "Red Bull World of Racing"

This special exhibition in Hall 3 of the Technik Museum Sinsheim is all about a brand that has accompanied and shaped racing for years.

Visitors gain unique insights into the world of racing in a varied and interactive way. Among others, exhibits by Manuel Lettenbichler, Nasser Al-Attiyah and Sebastian Vettel are on display. Further information

Kunsthalle Würth's collection exhibition follows the pleasures that leisure time brings. Leisure activities, whether in the form of sport or play, offer not only movement but also inspiration. Their counter-images - idleness, boredom, daydreaming, letting oneself be seen or "chilling out" - are also important factors of artistic creativity as free spaces for thinking.
On display are around 200 works by 98 artists, including Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Pablo Picasso, Max Ernst and Tomi Ungerer. Further information

Rothenburg as Landscaped Garden - Theme Years

Within the framework of three thematic years, the topography of Rothenburg ob der Tauber will be visualized as a city and landscape image. With special exhibitions in the Medieval Crime Museum and the RothenburgMuseum, as well as various garden projects displaying hidden garden treasures and contemporary interpretations of the picturesque Rothenburg.

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Farmer's market Langenzenn

Fresh produce and direct marketing are what make the Langenzen farmers' market so attractive. The return to regionally produced products, short distances, fresh goods and transparent production are in vogue. High value and quality as well as the preservation of the cultural landscape make conscious shopping in the region attractive.

Dates 2022:

08.01. & 22.01.2022
05.02. & 19.02.2022
05.03. & 19.03.2022
02.04. & 16.04.2022
07.05. & 21.05.2022
04.06. & 18.06.2022
02.07. & 16.07.2022
06.08. & 20.08.2022
03.09. & 17.09.2022
01.10. & 15.10.2022
05.11. & 19.11.2022
03.12. & 17.12.2022

Fascination World Heritage Site - daily guided tour through Bamberg

Bamberg is full of secrets and surprises. On the popular city tour "Fascination World Heritage Site" you will hear stories and experience history - in the middle of narrow alleys, on medieval squares and in front of unique buildings. The daily sightseeing tour is an unforgettable experience.

The guided tours are available daily at 10.30 am and 2 pm.

Tickets and all further information are available here

Exhibition "Rother Dinge" Almost forgotten things from life in the city"

The exhibition in the Museum Schloss Ratibor recalls the life of bygone days in Roth, shops long gone, souvenirs and events from the past decades.

You can find more information here

Exhibition: "Invisible Worlds"

Many things are invisible to the naked eye. The hands-on exhibition at the Museum Weltkulturen of the Reiss-Engelhorn Museums takes children and families on a journey through these invisible worlds.

Young and old can try out what can be made visible: for example, tiny things, sounds or ideas. The exhibition is especially recommended for children of reading age between 6 and 14 years. Further information

Wild Boar Barbecue Buffet

Wild boar from the skewer:

• 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

Let the evening find its end in the comfortable fireplace room of the castle!

€ 36,90 per person

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What do the film "Django Unchained", heavy metal music and French processed cheese have in common with Richard Wagner? The Richard Wagner Museum explores this question in the special exhibition and shows the ambivalent field of tension in which Richard Wagner and his legacy move between high and popular culture in history and the present.

Further information(only in German)

Exhibition "Family is ...?"

The interactive exhibition in Ratibor Castle Museum revolves around the family in the past and today. Seven stations highlight its many facets and invite visitors to join in, dress up for the photo station, play with the Playmobil family or decorate the Christmas tree. Further information

Heldburg Fortress - Exhibition "Heroes in the Children's Room. The medieval world of Elastolin".

This exhibition for the whole family takes visitors into the exciting toy world of knights and castles. The Elastolin figures, which are still popular today, were manufactured by the O. & M. Hausser company in Coburg. Entire dioramas are on display at Veste Heldburg, including childhood heroes such as Prince Valiant. Further information

Children's dreams - castles and heroes made of elastolin

A small presentation in the special exhibition room shows original prints from the holdings of the palace administration and photographs of the castle before its destruction.

It explores the question of how the Cadolzburg, undamaged for so long, was seen in the past and which aspects were important around 1800 or even before the war. The exhibition is open to the public during the opening hours of the Cadolzburg and is included in the museum admission fee. Further information (only in German)

Reiss-Engelhorn-Museums: "The Normans"

For the first time in the German-speaking world, this comprehensive cultural-historical exhibition is devoted to the fascinating history of the Normans.

Further information (only in German)

Chamber Theater Days Kronach

Wonderful news: The Chamber Theater Days are coming back!

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Exhibition "Inside Out Rothenburg ob der Tauber"

With the student competition "Inside Out Rothenburg ob der Tauber" of the Chair of Urban Planning and Design at RWTH Aachen University, unusual, young and sometimes revolutionary views of a time-honoured town are moving into the RothenburgMuseum.

The designs deliberately aim to show new perspectives for the further development of Rothenburg and turn the RothenburgMuseum into a place of discourse. Further information (only in German)

Spooky Dinner

Experience, how funny being given the creeps can be in an enjoyable way! At the spooky dinner you are a part of it, are involved or enjoy the happening from the viewer's perspective. Between the scenes the kitchen monsters serve you a delicious 4-course menu.

€ 89 per person -  Further information

Exhibition

The Stadtgalerie Villa Dessau in the middle of Bamberg's old town is showing this exhibition to mark the 200th anniversary of the death of E.T.A. Hoffmann, who spent formative years in Bamberg. 24 artists have explored his life and work and show the creations they were inspired to create. The exhibition is accompanied by a programme of guided tours, activities and readings. Further information

Christmas Market Roth

The smell of mulled wine, Christmas music and a festive atmosphere: from Thursday to Sunday, numerous associations and organisations from Rother present themselves in lovingly decorated stalls. Of course, a visit from the Rother Christkind is not to be missed!

Dates:

17. - 20.11
24. - 27.11
01. - 04.12

You can get all the information here

Christmas Miracle Nativity City - Christmas guided tours

During special guided tours through the festively illuminated Bamberg at Christmas, guests learn about various traditions or enjoy Bamberg's culinary side in an entertaining way. The topics range from Bamberg's Advent and Christmas traditions to the play tour "Herbergssuche in Bamberg". More about topics and dates (only in German)

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. Further information

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. Further information

Ice-Skating Rink at "Karlsplatz" - "Christmas on Ice"

Daily from 10 am to 10 pm one of the most beautiful open-air ice rinks in Germany is open at "Karlsplatz". Residents and guests glide over the ice in front of the romantic caslte backdrop with Christmas music.

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Christmas market at the water tower

Mannheim's Christmas market at the water tower is one of the oldest and largest Christmas markets in Germany. In the heart of the square city, you can stroll with family and friends through Hirtenpfad and Engelsgasse and enjoy the diverse offerings of the approximately 160 lovingly decorated huts around Mannheim's landmark. Further information (only in German)

Bamberg Christmas Market

At Christmas time, Maximiliansplatz in Bamberg's pedestrian zone is transformed into a pre-Christmas festive square. Further information

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.

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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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Lauf Christmas Market

The atmospherically decorated stall city is set up around the lovingly designed nativity scene on the Upper Market Square. The accompanying programme includes performances for young and old, including a visit by Nuremberg's Christ Child, guided tours of the historic rock cellars and an Advent raffle. Further information (only in German)

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.

Program and further information

Advent market on the Sand

The square around the medieval Elisabethenkirche (Obere Sandstraße) provides the historical backdrop for the small, atmospheric Advent market in the sand. Around 30 exhibitors present regional products and handicrafts as well as high-quality commercial products. Further information

Ebermannstadt: Christmasmarket on the market place

The colourful Christmas market will offer handicrafts, Advent floristry, decorative items and much more.

On the first Sunday in Advent there will be an open Sunday from 12.30 to 17.30.

Programme and further information (only in German)

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.

Further information

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.

Further information (only in German)

Christmasmarket Stein

The small, festively decorated stalls tempt visitors with bratwursts, steaks and mulled wine to relax and get in the mood for Christmas.

Friday: 5 - 9 pm
Saturday: 3 - 9 pm
Sunday: 14 - 19.30 h

You can find all further information here.

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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Christmas Market Eberbach

Eberbach's Christmas Market around the New Market.

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Forchheim: Christmas Market

From December 1, a window of the Advent calendar opens punctually at 6:30 pm. Visitors will be enchanted by a Christmas light show projected upon the facade of the Imperial Palace. Dreamlike light illuminations with a suitable musical setting will set the mood for the Christmas Angel.

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Arts and Crafts Christmas Market

This market heralds the Advent season with a diversity never before achieved: From the Stone Age workshop to traditional crafts and original artists to modern 3D printing, the range of offerings extends. Textile designers, glass artists, wood sculptors, instrument makers, scissor cutters and potters will be on hand to show how their works of art are created.

An extraordinary supporting programme awaits visitors on two stages.

Venue: Hospitalkirche and courtyard of the Goethe-Institut, Kornhausstraße, Schwäbisch Hall

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Kronach Christmas

The smell of mulled wine, festively decorated huts and a varied supporting programme enchant visitors around Hussitenplatz. Especially in the evening, when the Upper Town and Rosenberg Fortress are aglow with lights, the picturesque backdrop and the festive market are well worth seeing.

Dates:
25 to 27.11.2022 | 02 to 04.12.2022 | 09 to 11.12.2022 | 16 to 18.12.2022 as well as and additional 22. and 23.12.2022

Opening hours: Friday 14.00 - 21.00 h | Saturday 12.00 - 21.00 h | Sunday 12.00 - 21.00 h

Further information (only in German)

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:
- 25.-27.11.2022
- 02.-04.12.2022
- 09.-11.12.2022

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Nativity walk

During Advent, many shops display nativity scenes from all over the world in their shop windows. If you follow the contribution of the Protestant parish "Folget dem Stern - seeket die Krippen" (Follow the star - seek the nativity scenes), you will discover wonderful variations on this ancient theme at various stations along the Nativity Scene Trail. Weitere Informationen

Christmas Exhibition "The Magic Nut Krakatuk"

The exhibition in the Historical Museum on Bamberg Cathedral Hill invites visitors on a fantastic journey through E.T.A. Hoffmann's Christmas fairy tale "Nutcracker and Mouse King".

Visitors immerse themselves in the fairytale world with the help of multimedia presentations, large-scale animations and scenic re-enactments. Further information

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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Cribs and crib paths

An incredible variety of nativity scenes can be admired throughout the city of Bamberg - large and small, historical and modern, Franconian or those from all over the world. All together they invite you to a contemplative stroll. Special Christmas guided tours provide insights into traditions and history. For discovery tours on your own, the "Nativity map" is a helpful companion.

Christmas Market Sinsheim

Christmas magic at the Kirchplatz - Christmas shopping in the city centre until 8.00 pm. Every year it smells like fir trees, Christmas cookies, mulled wine, cinnamon and cloves around the evangelic town church and in the streets of Sinsheim during the first advent weekend.

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22nd Christmas Exhibition in the Crib Museum

In this exhibition, the museum shows a wide variety of cots and nativity scenes. The exhibition ranges from the largest Bohemian glass cot in the world to testimonies of Bamberg cot art and numerous objects from all over the world. Further information

The exhibition in the Diocesan Museum on the Domberg offers insights into the life and work of the famous Bamberg nativity carver Max Huscher (1905 - 1993).

It illustrates his models and sources of inspiration as well as the way the figures are made. Among other things, a figurine-rich annual nativity scene, which came to the Diözesanmuseum as a private donation, is on display for the first time. Further information

Advent Market Sesslach

Traditional Advent market on the market square and Maximiliansplatz in Seßlach's old town. Atmospheric ambience within the historic town wall with regional market stalls.

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Castle Christmas Abenberg

The Christmas market takes place around the thousand-year-old Abenberg Castle, whose silhouette framed by lights is visible far into the country. The highlight of the supporting programme is the annual visit of the Original Nuremberg Christmas Child. Further information

Coburg Christmas Market: Christmas magic and aroma of baked apple

In December, the market square in Coburg's old town is transformed into a glowing city of stalls, a kind of pre-Christmas oasis that is open daily until December 23. Most of the stalls offer regional products.

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Advent Market with Handicrafts

Romantic Advent market in the historical town centre of Cadolzburg, supplemented by an artisan market in the atmospheric backdrop of the outer castle courtyard of the Hohenzollern Fortress Cadolzburg.

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Christmassy Bayreuth Tour

The Christmas city walk takes you through the historic city centre to the New Palace, the Hofgarten and Haus Wahnfried, among other places.

Meeting place: Tourist Information, Opernstraße 22
Duration:         approx. two hours
Dates:            Advent Saturdays 26.11., 03.12., 10.12. 17.12. as well as daily from 26.12.2022 to
                     06.01.2023

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Christmas Market / Crib Exhibition

Market, Sunday shopping, music, crib exhibitions.

Further information (only in German)

QueerTour Heidelberg to Pink Monday

In the run-up to Pink Monday, a QueerTour Heidelberg - a walking tour of the old town with a focus on "Heidelberg and homosexual history" - will take place, starting at Karlsplatz (entrance to underground car park) and ending at Marktplatz in time for the opening of Pink Monday.

Information on the QueerTour Heidelberg at www.queertour-heidelberg.de, registration at queertour-heidelberg@gmx.de. The "pay-what-you-want principle" applies, all proceeds go to AIDS-Hilfe Heidelberg e.V.

Pink Monday on the Market Square

At this cult Christmas market event, Heidelberg's market square shines completely in pink for one evening. Residents and guests meet with the queer community to celebrate together.

The Heiliggeistkirche (Church of the Holy Spirit) opens its doors in the evening and, out of solidarity and as a sign of tolerance, shines in bright pink not only on the outside but also on the inside. Admission is free.

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Christmas Market "Christmas by the River"

Christmas market on the Neckar River. With an attractive supporting programme, handicraft and culinary offers and music. Special attraction is the ship "Europa" of the white fleet which stays temporarily at the dock.

Further information (only in German)

Christmas Market Mosbach

During the Advent and Christmas season, the historic half-timbered town of Mosbach presents itself in an exceptionally atmospheric ambience. With the pedestrian zone, the market square and its cozy alleys, it offers the perfect setting for the "Mosbach Christmas Market" experience.

You can find all further information here.

Christmas market at the Veste Heldburg

This year, Veste Heldburg attracts visitors to the castle with the scent of cookies and mulled wine for the traditional Heldburg Christmas market, which takes place for the first time on the Franconian light. In addition to all kinds of delicacies, the sales booths invite visitors to stroll around.

With the purchase of an entrance ticket, both the museum and the market can be visited.

You can get all further information here

Baroque festival "Winter in Schwetzingen"

The Baroque Festival is a renowned festival at the Schlosstheater Schwetzingen with opera performances and concerts from the Baroque period.

Further information (only in German)

Christmas Market Kirchberg

Each year on the 2nd Advent weekend the Christmas Market in the old town of Kirchberg takes place - within the town walls, in the palace courtyard and on the streets. In front of the backdrop of Kirchberg Palace about 90 market stands and offer goods and delicacies.

Further information (only in German)

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

A small, romantic Christmas market around the church, gets visitors in the mood for the holiday.

Hirschhorn Advent

A short intermezzo with the smell of mulled wine and Christmas spirit with live music and Christmas carols to sing along.

On December 03 / 10 / 17 and 23 at 7 pm in front of the Langbein Museum Hirschhorn.

All further information you will get here

Christmas Market Waischenfeld

The Christmas market in Waischenfeld offers all kinds of beautiful, decorative and tasty things in a very special atmosphere.

You can find all further information here

Heiligenstadt: Christmas Market

Christmas Market at the marketplace and in the pedestrian zone.

Further information (only in German)

Christmas Market Waldenburg

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. Further information (only in German)

Wolframs-Eschenbach: Christmas Market "Sternlesmarkt"

Stall town in the churchyard in front of the Liebfrauenmünster (cathedral) and art and handicraft in the community center. Since 1995 it has been the Christmas market with a special cultural programme, like a living manger, carriage rides, gospel choir, guided tours through the church and the museum, Santa Clause, a fire brigade for children, book market and Christmassy baroque fireworks on Saturday.

Further information (only in German)

Christmas Market Langenzenn

The entire Old Town of Langenzenn 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 framework programme provides a pleasant stay. Besides that the numerous light chains around the marketplace create a magical atmosphere. In front of the historical backdrop you will be able to snugly stroll across the market.

Further information (only in German)

Exhibition at the STUDIO: "Images of Unity - The Coburg Prince-Brothers Johann Casimir and Johann Ernst"

On coins, on pictures and at courtly festivities, the brothers Johann Casimir and Johann Ernst evoked their unity throughout their lives. The studio exhibition provides an insight into the restoration of large-format youth portraits of the dukes and at the same time shows that appearing together in uniform clothing was typical of the brothers. Further information

Wolframs-Eschenbach: Traditional Christmas Concert

Traditionally, the Christmas concert takes place on 26 December. The choir and the instrumental music play Christmas music from different epochs and thus conjure up a festive atmosphere. A concert for the whole family. Entrance is free.

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New Year's Eve Knight's Banquet

Enjoy an unforgettable New Year's Eve with a knight's banquet and a fascinating fire show in the castle courtyard. Let yourself be enchanted by the Christmas flair at Guttenberg Castle and enjoy the turn of the year in a romantic and cozy atmosphere. A real highlight is the view from the castle at 24.00 o'clock. A very special start into the new year!

You can find all further information here

A winter village will be held for the first time on the Neuer Markt in the heart of Eberbach. Open air or at warmed standing and seating areas under a tent roof, culinary delicacies are offered in keeping with the season. There will be a children's carousel for the little ones.

Information on the current programme can be found in the daily press.

Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday 12 to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday until 10 p.m.

Wire Pullers' Day at Ratibor Castle

Under the motto "An experience around the wire train", the Gilardianwesen Allersberg, the Klöppelmuseum Abenberg, the Fabrikmuseum Roth and the Museum Schloss Ratibor Roth are organising an experience day around the theme "wire train".