EBSer Weihnachtsmarkt Ebermannstadt
Advent market on the market square in the capital of Franconian Switzerland
About EBSer Weihnachtsmarkt
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Ebermannstadt — »Capital« of Franconian Switzerland
Ebermannstadt is a small town of 7,000 inhabitants in the Upper Franconian district of Forchheim (state of Bavaria), located in the heart of Franconian Switzerland on the Wiesent river. With its compact old town, the triangular market square, and the picturesque Wiesent bridge, it is considered the tourist center of the region — and thus an ideal location for a Christmas market that radiates beyond its own catchment area.
One of the Oldest Christmas Markets in Upper Franconia
The EBSer Weihnachtsmarkt celebrates its 37th edition in 2026 — a remarkably long history in Upper Franconia. Over the decades, the concept has hardly changed: a traditional Advent market with a high proportion of regional artisans and craftspeople, not a mass stall concept, but lovingly decorated wooden stalls.
What's on Offer
- Arts and Crafts: Pottery, Advent floristry, nativity scenes, wood carvings, textile work from regional providers
- Mulled Wine and Punch: several serving stalls on the main street and market square
- Franconian Delicacies: Bratwurst, Schäuferla (pork shoulder), Magenbrot (gingerbread), Lebkuchen (gingerbread), roasted almonds
- Daily Music: Brass ensembles, choirs, and small concerts at the market stalls
- St. Nicholas Visit: Distribution of gifts by St. Nicholas and the Ebermannstadt Christmas Angels
- Children: Carousel, craft activities by the city youth services
- Accessibility: accessible toilet, two disabled parking spaces on the main street
Traffic Management
The market square will be completely closed to car traffic during event hours, with diversions via Rosengasse and Brauhausgasse. The compact size of the old town makes the Christmas market particularly pedestrian-friendly.
EBSer Weihnachtsmarkt — edition 2026
EBSer Weihnachtsmarkt 2026
The city of Ebermannstadt officially lists the Christmas market for November 27th to 29th, 2026, in its event calendar; as do Frankenradar and Quermania. Event hours: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 4 PM.
What Visitors Can Expect
- Lovingly decorated wooden stalls on the main street and market square
- Arts and crafts, Advent floristry, Christmas decorations
- Mulled wine, punch, Franconian bratwurst, Schäuferla
- Daily music program (brass ensembles, choirs)
- St. Nicholas with the Ebermannstadt Christmas Angels distributes gifts to children
- Children's carousel and craft activities by the city youth services
- Accessible sanitary facilities and disabled parking spaces on the main street
Programme EBSer Weihnachtsmarkt 2026
Schedule 2026
Friday, November 27th
- 4:00 PM — Opening of the Christmas market on the market square
- Evening — first live performances, catering stalls open
Saturday, November 28th
- from 4:00 PM — Reopening with full market operation
- afternoon — performances by regional choirs and brass ensembles
- evening — catering on the market square until late
Sunday, November 29th
- from 4:00 PM — last market day
- afternoon — St. Nicholas Visit with the Ebermannstadt Christmas Angels, gifts for children
- afternoon — craft activities by the city youth services
- evening — market winds down
Sources: City of Ebermannstadt, Frankenradar, Quermania.
Highlights EBSer Weihnachtsmarkt 2026
- 37th edition of one of the oldest Christmas markets in Upper Franconia
- Lovingly decorated wooden stalls on the market square
- St. Nicholas visit with the Ebermannstadt Christmas Angels
- Craft activities for children by the city youth services
- High-quality arts and crafts from Franconian Switzerland
Prices EBSer Weihnachtsmarkt 2026
Free admission. Mulled wine, food, and merchandise are paid for individually at the market stalls (cash preferred).
Practical information — EBSer Weihnachtsmarkt
Getting There
By car via the A73 exit Forchheim-Nord, then towards Fränkische Schweiz. By train on the Forchheim-Ebermannstadt line (Dampfbahn Fränkische Schweiz), or regional transport.
Admission
Free admission. Food and purchases at the market stalls on site.
Families
Craft activities by the city youth services, children's carousel, St. Nicholas visit — explicitly family-friendly.
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Where it takes place EBSer Weihnachtsmarkt
Marktplatz und Hauptstraße
Hauptstraße / Marktplatz, 91320 Ebermannstadt