Name: Dachauer Christkindlmarkt 2026
Start: 2026-11-20T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-12-23T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Rathausplatz Dachau

Christkindlmarkt Dachau

About Christkindlmarkt Dachau

The Dachauer Christkindlmarkt transforms the historic old town around the Rathausplatz into a pre-Christmas gem every year during Advent. For over 45 years, the market, organized by Dachauer Christkindlmarkt e.V., has been an integral part of the pre-Christmas atmosphere in the region. A special landmark is the giant 300-square-meter advent calendar on the town hall facade – according to the organizers, the largest in Bavaria. With a festive "Engerlszug" (angel procession) at the opening, an artists' market on the town hall terrace, a stage program, and the daily calendar door drawing, the market offers a atmospheric experience near Dachau Castle.

Dates 20 Nov — 23 Dec 2026

Venue Dachau (09174)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Christkindlmarkt Dachau — edition 2026

The Dachauer Christkindlmarkt 2026 opens from November 20th to December 23rd in the historic old town around Rathausplatz. Featuring an Engerlszug at the opening, Bavaria's largest advent calendar (300 sqm on the town hall facade), an artists' market Fri–Sun, and a daily calendar door drawing at 7 PM (Dec 1st–23rd).

The 2026 edition of the Dachauer Christkindlmarkt runs from November 20th to December 23rd in the historic old town around Rathausplatz. It is open Mondays to Fridays from 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM and Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

At the opening, the traditional Engerlszug (angel procession) winds through the old town. An artists' market takes place on the rear town hall terrace from Friday to Sunday. The highlight is the 300-square-meter advent calendar on the town hall facade with a daily door opening and raffle at 7:00 PM from December 1st to 23rd.

Highlights Christkindlmarkt Dachau 2026

Bavaria's largest advent calendar (300 sqm) on the town hall facade
Traditional Engerlszug (angel procession) at the opening
Artists' market on the town hall terrace
Historic old town setting near Dachau Castle

Programme Christkindlmarkt Dachau 2026

Program

Engerlszug (angel procession) at the opening through the old town
Advent Calendar (300 sqm) on the town hall facade – daily door opening and raffle at 7 PM (Dec 1st–23rd)
Artists' Market Fri–Sun on the rear town hall terrace
Stage program with artists and evening bands
Culinary stalls and crafts

Prices Christkindlmarkt Dachau 2026

Admission to the market is free. Raffle tickets for the advent calendar cost €1.50, with proceeds going to charitable causes.

Practical information

Practical information — Christkindlmarkt Dachau

Getting There

Take the S-Bahn (line S2) from Munich to Dachau, then continue by bus to the old town. By car, take the A8 or A92; parking is available on the outskirts of the old town.

Opening Hours

Mon–Fri 3:00 PM–8:30 PM, Sat–Sun 12:00 PM–8:30 PM. Artists' market Fri–Sun on the rear town hall terrace.

Admission

Admission to the market is free. Raffle tickets for the advent calendar cost €1.50 (proceeds go to charitable causes).

Tip

The daily advent calendar door drawing at 7:00 PM (December 1st–23rd) is a special highlight.

Christmas Magic in Dachau's Old Town

The Dachauer Christkindlmarkt takes place in the historic old town around the Rathausplatz, near Dachau Castle. For over 45 years, the market organized by Dachauer Christkindlmarkt e.V. has been a fixture of the pre-Christmas atmosphere in the Dachau district and beyond.

Bavaria's Largest Advent Calendar

Arguably the most striking feature is the giant 300-square-meter advent calendar on the facade of the town hall – according to the organizers, the largest in Bavaria. From December 1st to 23rd, a calendar door is opened daily at 7:00 PM, and a raffle is held. The tickets cost €1.50, with proceeds going to charitable causes.

Engerlszug and Artists' Market

Traditionally, the festive Engerlszug (angel procession) winds through the old town for the opening. An artists' market takes place on the rear town hall terrace from Friday to Sunday. The program ranges from spectacular artists to evening bands, providing atmospheric entertainment.

Opening Hours and Atmosphere

The market is open Mondays to Fridays from 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM and Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The backdrop of historic buildings, festive lighting, and the nearby Dachau Castle lend the Christkindlmarkt its special charm.

Dachau – District of Dachau in Upper Bavaria

Dachau is located in the district of Dachau of the same name in the Bavarian administrative region of Upper Bavaria, northwest of Munich. The town, with its distinctive castle complex and well-preserved old town, forms a particularly atmospheric setting for the traditional Christmas market.