About Advent im Gestüt

The Advent im Gestüt brings the Christmas spirit to the historic stud farm ensemble of Bad Harzburg. On the Saturdays and Sundays of the first and second Advent weekends, the grounds open their doors for a market that gathers more than 60 exhibitors in the courtyards, stables, and outbuildings. The equestrian connection remains visible: stable alleys, riding hall annexes, and half-timbered stables form the backdrop for artisans, jewelry designers, food producers, and decoration vendors. A festive stage program with choirs, brass ensembles, and small music sets complements the market. The character of the market is clearly shaped by its equestrian focus, clearly distinguishing it from the region's classic city markets.

Christmas Market with Equestrian Atmosphere

The Lower Saxony State Stud maintains a traditional branch in Bad Harzburg, whose historic buildings are known far beyond the region. With Advent im Gestüt, the organizer uses this ensemble and opens the otherwise largely reserved courtyards and stable alleys to an audience that experiences both Christmas spirit and a special insight into the world of horse breeding.

60 Exhibitors in the Outbuildings

Around 60 exhibitors are spread across the courtyards, stable alleys, and outbuildings. The spectrum ranges from high-quality handicrafts, jewelry, ceramics, and woodwork to Christmas decorations and floristry, as well as food producers offering sausages, cheese, chocolate, and liqueurs. The market deliberately focuses on quality and a well-developed assortment, so the selection clearly differs from standard market stalls.

Stage Program and Festive Atmosphere

A stage program in the inner courtyard connects the market stalls with musical accents. Choirs, brass ensembles, and smaller music sets perform on the two Advent weekends. The illumination of the historic half-timbered and brick buildings enhances the mood, complemented by the clatter of hooves and the occasional whinny of the stud horses.

Christmas Format with a Short Time Window

The Advent im Gestüt takes place on the Saturdays and Sundays of the first and second Advent weekends. The opening hours from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. allow for both day trips and evening strolls with an illuminated backdrop.

Bad Harzburg in Advent

Together with the Bad Harzburg Winter Meet on Bummelallee and several concerts in the spa town, Advent im Gestüt forms one of the densest Advent offerings in the Western Harz. Those seeking Christmas spirit and wanting to experience a special backdrop will find an unusual format here.

Advent im Gestüt — edition 2026

The 2026 edition of Advent im Gestüt includes the Saturdays and Sundays of the first two Advent weekends, from November 28 to December 13. On the four market days, the historic stables and outbuildings are open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Around 60 exhibitors will present handicrafts, jewelry, Christmas decorations, and food products in the courtyards and alleys of the Lower Saxony State Stud. A festive stage program in the inner courtyard will accompany the market. The detailed program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in late autumn.

Four Market Days in the Historic Stud Farm

The 2026 edition is spread over the Saturdays and Sundays of the first two Advent weekends. This makes Advent im Gestüt a program item that can be enjoyed either as a day trip or as part of a weekend stay in Bad Harzburg.

Assortment and Atmosphere

The exhibitors are selected by the organizer and represent a deliberately high-quality assortment. This distinguishes the market from standard market formats and is aimed at visitors looking for gifts with a recognizable artisanal connection.

Programme Advent im Gestüt 2026

2026 Program Structure

The detailed program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in late autumn. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:

First Advent Weekend — November 28 and 29

Market opening on Saturday morning
Stage program in the inner courtyard
Christmas market in the stable alleys until evening

Second Advent Weekend — December 12 and 13

Continuation of the market
Special guests on stage
Special Christmas decorations in the courtyards

Recurring Program Points

Around 60 exhibitors in the outbuildings
Handicrafts, jewelry, woodwork
Food producers with cheese, sausage, chocolate, liqueurs
Christmas decorations and floristry
Choir and brass concerts on the inner courtyard stage
Illumination of the historic half-timbered buildings

Highlights Advent im Gestüt 2026

Christmas market in the historic stud farm ensemble
Around 60 selected exhibitors
Stables, courtyards, and outbuildings as market space
Stage program in the inner courtyard
Festive lighting of the half-timbered buildings
Four market days on the first two Advent weekends

Prices Advent im Gestüt 2026

Details on admission prices via the town of Bad Harzburg.

Practical information — Advent im Gestüt

Getting There

Car: A 395 exit Bad Harzburg, designated parking at the stud farm.
Train: Bad Harzburg station, then bus or taxi.

Opening Hours

Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.
First and second Advent weekends 2026.

Admission

Details on admission prices via the town of Bad Harzburg.

On Site

Around 60 exhibitors in the historic outbuildings.
Handicrafts, food producers, Christmas decorations.
Stage program in the inner courtyard.

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