Dinkelsbühl Christmas Market
Romantic Christmas Market in the historic Spitalhof
About Dinkelsbühl Christmas Market
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Christmas in one of Franconia's most beautiful old towns
Dinkelsbühl, one of Germany's best-preserved medieval towns on the Romantic Road, transforms its historic Spitalhof into an atmospheric Christmas market during Advent. The town is located in the district of Ansbach in the administrative region of Middle Franconia in Bavaria. The market takes place in the Spitalhof on Dr.-Martin-Luther-Straße, framed by historic hospital buildings.
"Ihr Kinderlein kommet" – Tribute to Christoph von Schmid
The Christmas market is themed "Ihr Kinderlein kommet". With this, the city honors its famous son Christoph von Schmid, who wrote the lyrics to this well-known Christmas carol. The motto shapes the market's family-friendly orientation.
Arts and Crafts and Family Program
In the beautifully decorated market town, artisans in the bazaar within the hospital buildings offer artistic unique items made from wood, clay, paper, fabric, felt, and more. Children can enjoy the large model railway, a nostalgic carousel, and the daily visit of St. Nicholas, who distributes gifts. Specialties from partner cities – including Guérande, Schäßburg, and Edenkoben – enrich the culinary offerings.
Romance and Tradition
The Dinkelsbühl Christmas Market combines the medieval cityscape with Christmas romance and is one of the Advent attractions along the Romantic Road. The compact location in the Spitalhof ensures a particularly dense, cozy atmosphere.
Dinkelsbühl Christmas Market — edition 2026
The Dinkelsbühl Christmas Market 2026 runs from November 23 to December 21 in the Spitalhof on Dr.-Martin-Luther-Straße. Under the motto "Ihr Kinderlein kommet" – a tribute to the lyricist Christoph von Schmid, who worked in Dinkelsbühl – a festively decorated market town is presented. In the bazaar within the hospital buildings, artisans offer unique items made from wood, clay, paper, fabric, and felt. For children, there is a large model railway, a nostalgic carousel, and the daily visit of St. Nicholas. Specialties from the partner cities of Guérande, Schäßburg, and Edenkoben complement the offerings.
Programme Dinkelsbühl Christmas Market 2026
Highlights 2026
- Festively decorated market town in the historic Spitalhof
- Arts and crafts bazaar in the hospital buildings
- Large model railway and nostalgic carousel
- Daily visit of St. Nicholas
- Specialties from the partner cities of Guérande, Schäßburg, and Edenkoben
Highlights Dinkelsbühl Christmas Market 2026
- Motto "Ihr Kinderlein kommet" – Tribute to Christoph von Schmid
- Romantic backdrop of the medieval old town
- Child-friendly program
Prices Dinkelsbühl Christmas Market 2026
Admission to the Christmas market is free. Costs are only incurred for food, drinks, and arts and crafts.
Practical information — Dinkelsbühl Christmas Market
Getting Here
Dinkelsbühl is located on the Romantic Road between Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Nördlingen, accessible via the B25; the nearest autobahn is the A7 (exit Dinkelsbühl/Fichtenau). Train travel via Ansbach or Crailsheim with bus connections.
Opening Hours
Open Monday to Friday afternoons, on weekends from the morning (times based on proven previous years' schedules, please check before visiting).
Admission
Admission to the Christmas market is free.
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Where it takes place Dinkelsbühl Christmas Market
Spitalhof
Dr.-Martin-Luther-Straße 6, 91550 Dinkelsbühl