Name: Christmas Market at Unteraufseß Castle 2026
Start: 2026-11-29T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-29T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Schloss Unteraufseß

Christmas Market Aufseß

About Christmas Market Aufseß

The Christmas market at Unteraufseß Castle is one of the most atmospheric Advent markets in Franconian Switzerland. In the fairytale setting of the Renaissance castle in the Unteraufseß district of the municipality of Aufseß in the Bayreuth district of Upper Franconia, the Aufseß Christkind opens the market, accompanied musically by the Aufseß-Brunn trombone choir. Offered are arts and crafts, Advent wreaths, Christmas decorations, beekeeping products, and culinary specialties, plus castle tours, fairy tale readings, and an Advent sing-along in the castle chapel. Aufseß is also known for having the highest density of breweries in the world – the market thus combines Franconian Christmas romance with vibrant village tradition. Admission is free.

Dates 29 Nov — 29 Nov 2026

Venue Aufseß (09472)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Christmas Market Aufseß — edition 2026

The Christmas market at Unteraufseß Castle 2026 will take place on Sunday, November 29, 2026 (first Sunday of Advent) from the early afternoon. In the setting of the Renaissance castle, the Aufseß Christkind opens the market, accompanied by the Aufseß-Brunn trombone choir, with arts and crafts, culinary delights, castle tours, and an Advent sing-along in the castle chapel.

On Sunday, November 29, 2026, the first Sunday of Advent, the municipality of Aufseß invites you to the Christmas market at Unteraufseß Castle. The market opens in the early afternoon.

It will be opened by the Aufseß Christkind, accompanied musically by the Aufseß-Brunn trombone choir. Offered will be arts and crafts, Advent wreaths, Christmas decorations, beekeeping products, and culinary specialties, plus castle tours, fairy tale readings, and to conclude, an Advent sing-along in the castle chapel with the Aufseß-Brunn church choir. Admission is free.

Highlights Christmas Market Aufseß 2026

Opening by the Aufseß Christkind
Romantic setting of the Unteraufseß Renaissance Castle
Castle tours and Advent sing-along in the castle chapel
Arts and crafts, beekeeping products, and Franconian culinary specialties

Programme Christmas Market Aufseß 2026

Program 2026

Opening by the Aufseß Christkind with the Aufseß-Brunn trombone choir
Participation of the local kindergarten, church quiz
Castle tours of Unteraufseß Castle
Fairy tale readings
Advent sing-along in the castle chapel with the Aufseß-Brunn church choir

Prices Christmas Market Aufseß 2026

Free admission. Food and drinks at the stalls on site.

Practical information

Practical information — Christmas Market Aufseß

Getting There

Aufseß is located in the Aufseß Valley in Franconian Switzerland, Bayreuth district. By car via the A9 (exit Pegnitz or Trockau) or the state roads towards Aufseß. Unteraufseß Castle is located in the district of the same name.

Admission

Admission is free. Food and drinks at the stalls on site.

Date

First Sunday of Advent, opening in the afternoon until the evening.

Advent Magic in the Renaissance Castle

The Christmas market at Unteraufseß Castle takes place in the fairytale setting of the Renaissance castle in the Unteraufseß district. The municipality of Aufseß is located in the Aufseß Valley in Franconian Switzerland, in the Bayreuth district of Upper Franconia, Bavaria, and is known for having the highest density of breweries in the world. The market traditionally takes place on the first Sunday of Advent.

Opening by the Christkind

The market is opened by the Aufseß Christkind, accompanied musically by the Aufseß-Brunn trombone choir. The local kindergarten also participates in the program. A church quiz, fairy tale readings, and castle tours of Unteraufseß Castle complete the offerings.

Arts and Crafts and Culinary Delights

At the stalls, visitors will find arts and crafts, Advent wreaths, Christmas decorations, wooden decorations, beekeeping products, and porcelain. Culinary offerings range from coffee and cake to waffles, tarte flambée, pizza, and bratwurst.