Abenberg
Events
Abenberg Castle Museum.
Romans, Knights, Puzzle Fun - Small Figures, Big History
"Romans, Knights, Puzzle Fun" – a time travel in miniature
From March 29 to September 27, 2026, the Abenberg Castle Museum invites the whole family to an exciting exhibition. Detailed play worlds with figures from Hausser Elastolin, Playmobil, and Lego bring 400 million years of history to life – from dinosaurs to ancient Egypt and the Roman era to the Middle Ages and the present.
Historical toys, lovingly designed scenes, and a Playmobil replica of Abenberg Castle offer fascinating insights for both young and old. Additionally, interactive fun is provided by stations for building and solving puzzles.
A creative and entertaining journey of discovery through history!
Start: 10:00 Uhr
End: 18:00 Uhr
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Garden Delight at Dürrenmungenau Castle
For three days, now for the 15th time, they will present More than 120 exhibitors from all over Germany - especially many nurseries from the region - their plants, garden decorations and accessories at Schloss Dürrenmungenau. You'll find beautiful and special items for your home and garden here. This large sales exhibition attracted many thousands of visitors, making the quiet village of Dürrenmungenau a magnet for the public for a weekend.
A charming castle courtyard, a generous park and estate, and the tour around the castle form a unique backdrop for "Garden Lust at Castle Dürrenmungenau". The diverse offerings of lectures, cultural contributions, and food stalls round out the program.
Further information (only in German)
Start: 08:30 Uhr
End: 17:30 Uhr
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9. Classics of the Castle Road
Vintage car tour on parts of the Burgenstraße, starting at Abenberg Castle and ending in Nuremberg
Registration required!
Start: 14:00 Uhr
End: 24:00 Uhr
Abenberg - City Festival (c) Hiltl.
Abenberg City Festival
In the middle of the historic old town, between the Abenberg town gates, the Abenberg town festival is celebrated and transforms the town center into a cozy open-air venue.
The event offers culinary delights for everyone and invites you to join in with entertaining conversations. Musical entertainment is provided by a changing stage program and even the youngest guests won't get bored with the extensive program.
Those interested in culture will get their money's worth with a visit to the Lace Museum and a guided tour of the historic Abenberg Castle.
Further information (only in German)
Abenberg - Fire dance festival (c) Stadt Abenberg.
Fire Dance Festival at Abenberg Castle
Once a year, Abenberg immerses itself in the world of the Middle Ages: More festival-goers than inhabitants populate the historic town of Abenberg in Middle Franconia when the Medieval Rock Festival takes place at Abenberg Castle.
Start: 19:00 Uhr
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An italian summer night
Open-air concert at Abenberg Castle. An Italian summer night with Giovanni Zarella
Abenberg - Stilla Fountain.
"Stilla" Festival Abenberg
Every year in July, the Stillafest takes place, a religious pilgrimage festival in honor of Blessed Stilla, the patron saint of Abenberg.
In 1132, the then Countess Stilla had St. Peter's Church built south of Abenberg Castle, where she found her final resting place after her death. Soon after her death, her veneration began. From the year 1480 pilgrimages to the grave of the blessed Stilla are known.
Abenberg - Castle Christmas Market (Photo: Karlheinz Hiltl).
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.