Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt
Dates for season 2026/2027
- Opens
- 27. 11. 2026
- Closes
- 24. 12. 2026
- Stalls
- 180
- Entry
- Free
- Location
- 49.45°N, 11.08°E
- Airport
- NUE
Practical info
Where: Hauptmarkt, Nuremberg, Nemecko
Nearest airport: Nuremberg (NUE)
Tip: Kinderweihnacht section is best for families mid-afternoon.
Highlights
- Christkind opening
- Lebkuchen capital
- Red-and-white stalls
What locals eat & buy
The classic Franconian market: three-finger Bratwurst, Lebkuchen and Glühwein. Signature gifts are Lebkuchen boxes and Zwetschgenmännle.
Festive food
- Nürnberger Bratwurst
- Lebkuchen
- Roasted almonds
- Potato pancakes
Festive drinks
- Glühwein
- Kinderpunsch
- Feuerzangenbowle
Traditional gifts to buy
- Nürnberger Lebkuchen boxes
- Zwetschgenmännle figures
- Wooden ornaments
- Tin toys
What you’ll find at this market
- Original Nürnberger Rostbratwurst stands
- Christkindlesmarkt Lebkuchen bakers
- Plum-figurine stalls
On the map
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