Dingolfing St. Nicholas Market
Edition 2026 Gastronomy History Folk traditions

Dingolfing St. Nicholas Market

Pre-Christmas market on Marienplatz in the heart of Dingolfing

Dingolfing — Landkreis Dingolfing-Landau (09279)
Dates 27 Nov — 06 Dec 2026
Venue Dingolfing (09279)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About St. Nicholas Market Dingolfing

The Dingolfing St. Nicholas Market annually immerses the Lower Bavarian town in a special Christmas magic during Advent. On Marienplatz, in the heart of the old town, the scent of mulled wine, bratwurst, and sweet delicacies combines with an atmospheric "Winter Dream Forest" of thousands of small lights and sparkling Christmas tree decorations. Demonstrations of historical crafts, Christmas music, a large nativity scene, and St. Nicholas, who walks through the market daily with his angels, make the market an experience for the whole family. It kicks off with a Sunday opening for shopping and a grand Christmas raffle.

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Christmas Magic on Marienplatz

The Dingolfing St. Nicholas Market takes place in the heart of the Lower Bavarian town of Dingolfing on Marienplatz. From the Friday before the 1st Advent until the 2nd Advent, the central square transforms into a pre-Christmas world of experience that attracts visitors from all over the region.

Winter Dream Forest and Culinary Delights

A "Winter Dream Forest" of thousands of small lights and sparkling Christmas tree decorations creates a warm, Christmassy atmosphere. At the stalls, mulled wine, bratwurst, and sweet delicacies emanate their aroma, complemented by Christmas treats and historical crafts.

Program for the Whole Family

The program includes demonstrations of historical crafts, Christmas music, and handicraft offerings. A large nativity scene is part of it, as is St. Nicholas, who walks through the market daily with his angels and delights the young visitors with sweets.

Sunday Opening for Shopping and Raffle

It kicks off with a Sunday opening for shopping with a shopping day and a grand Christmas raffle. Thus, the market combines pre-Christmas atmosphere with the offerings of local retail.

Dingolfing – District Dingolfing-Landau

Dingolfing is located in the District of Dingolfing-Landau in the Bavarian administrative district of Lower Bavaria on the Isar River. The town, with its historic old town around Marienplatz, offers an atmospheric backdrop for the traditional St. Nicholas Market in the Dingolfing-Landau holiday region.

St. Nicholas Market Dingolfing — edition 2026

The Dingolfing St. Nicholas Market 2026 takes place from the Friday before the 1st Advent until the 2nd Advent on Marienplatz. With a Winter Dream Forest, historical crafts, a nativity scene, the daily St. Nicholas with angels, and a Sunday opening for shopping with a grand Christmas raffle.

The 2026 edition of the Dingolfing St. Nicholas Market will once again transform Marienplatz in the heart of Dingolfing into a pre-Christmas world of experience. The market runs from the Friday before the 1st Advent until the 2nd Advent and is open daily from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with culinary stalls open until 9:00 PM.

A Winter Dream Forest of thousands of lights, demonstrations of historical crafts, Christmas music, and a large nativity scene shape the atmosphere. St. Nicholas walks through the market daily with his angels. It kicks off with a Sunday opening for shopping and a grand Christmas raffle.

Programme St. Nicholas Market Dingolfing 2026

Program

  • Winter Dream Forest of thousands of lights and Christmas tree decorations
  • Demonstrations of historical crafts
  • Christmas music and handicraft stalls
  • Large nativity scene
  • St. Nicholas with angels – daily rounds with sweets
  • Sunday opening for shopping with grand Christmas raffle

Highlights St. Nicholas Market Dingolfing 2026

  • Atmospheric Winter Dream Forest of thousands of lights
  • Daily rounds of St. Nicholas with his angels
  • Sunday opening for shopping with grand Christmas raffle
  • Historical crafts and large nativity scene

Prices St. Nicholas Market Dingolfing 2026

Admission to the market is free. Costs are only incurred for food, drinks, and purchases.

Practical information — St. Nicholas Market Dingolfing

Getting There

By car via the A92 (Munich–Deggendorf), exit Dingolfing. By train to Dingolfing; Marienplatz is centrally located in the old town.

Opening Hours

Daily from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, culinary stalls until 9:00 PM. Opening on the Sunday with extended shopping hours.

Admission

Admission to the market is free.

Tip

The opening Sunday with extended shopping hours and the grand Christmas raffle is particularly well-attended.

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