Name: Floating Christmas Market Vilshofen 2026
Start: 2026-11-27T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-29T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Donaupromenade Vilshofen und Schiff „Stadt Linz"

Floating Christmas Market

About Floating Christmas Market

The Floating Christmas Market Vilshofen is a Christmas market unique in its kind, located directly on and on the Danube River. Artists and vendors showcase their crafts in numerous market stalls along the Danube promenade and on the ship "Stadt Linz". Landmarks include the nine-meter-high mulled wine pyramid, the "World's Largest Wooden Crate Nativity Scene", a radiant Christmas tree with 1,500 ornaments, and a floating stage with a daily program. The market has been enchanting visitors since 2006, and was awarded in the "365 Places in the Land of Ideas" competition that same year. In 2026, it will take place from November 27th to 29th.

Dates 27 Nov — 29 Nov 2026

Venue Vilshofen an der Donau (09275)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Floating Christmas Market — edition 2026

The Floating Christmas Market Vilshofen 2026 takes place from November 27 to 29: Friday 2:00 PM–8:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday 1:00 PM–8:00 PM. Numerous market stalls, the nine-meter-high mulled wine pyramid, the "World's Largest Wooden Crate Nativity Scene", the Christmas tree with 1,500 ornaments, and a floating stage with a daily Christmas program await visitors on the Danube promenade and the ship "Stadt Linz". Free admission and bus parking.

Floating Christmas Market 2026

The 2026 edition runs from November 27 to 29 on the first Advent weekend. Opening hours are Friday 2:00 PM–8:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 PM–8:00 PM.

Highlights

Sea of lights on the Danube, "Stadt Linz" ship as market backdrop, 9-meter mulled wine pyramid, world's largest wooden crate nativity scene, Christmas tree with 1,500 ornaments, and floating stage with daily concerts.

Highlights Floating Christmas Market 2026

Unique Christmas market on the Danube; "Stadt Linz" ship as market backdrop; nine-meter-high mulled wine pyramid; "World's Largest Wooden Crate Nativity Scene"; Christmas tree with 1,500 ornaments; floating stage with daily program; free admission.

Programme Floating Christmas Market 2026

Friday, November 27, 2026 — 2:00 PM–8:00 PM

Opening of the market on the Danube promenade and on the ship "Stadt Linz"
Christmas stage program on the floating stage

Saturday, November 28, 2026 — 1:00 PM–8:00 PM

Market activities, arts and crafts, mulled wine pyramid, wooden crate nativity scene
Daily concerts and performances on the floating stage

Sunday, November 29, 2026 — 1:00 PM–8:00 PM

Continuation of the market and stage program
Visit the Christmas tree (1,500 ornaments) and the "World's Largest Wooden Crate Nativity Scene"

Detailed stage program available from the City of Vilshofen. The Vilshofen Advent Magic (without ships) follows separately on the fourth Advent weekend.

Prices Floating Christmas Market 2026

Free admission. Free bus parking. Costs only for food, drinks, and goods at the market stalls.

Practical information

Practical information — Floating Christmas Market

Getting There

Vilshofen an der Donau is located in the district of Passau, accessible via the A3 motorway (exit Aicha/Vilshofen) and by train (Passau–Plattling line). Free bus parking is available.

Admission

Admission is free, as are the bus parking spaces.

Opening Hours 2026

November 27–29, 2026: Friday 2:00 PM–8:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday 1:00 PM–8:00 PM. Located on the Danube promenade and on the ship "Stadt Linz". Organizer: City of Vilshofen an der Donau.

Christmas Market on the Water

The Floating Christmas Market Vilshofen is one of Bavaria's most unusual Christmas markets: it takes place directly on the Danube promenade and on the festively decorated ship "Stadt Linz". Vilshofen an der Donau is located in the Lower Bavarian district of Passau. Since its first edition in 2006 — the same year it was awarded in the "365 Places in the Land of Ideas" competition — the market has enchanted visitors with a sea of lights on the water.

Landmarks and Attractions

The nine-meter-high mulled wine pyramid, specially designed for Vilshofen
The "World's Largest Wooden Crate Nativity Scene"
A radiant Christmas tree with 1,500 ornaments
A floating stage with daily Christmas concerts and performances
Numerous market stalls with arts and crafts, plus mulled wine, punch, and delicacies with a view of the water

Special Atmosphere

The combination of illuminated ships, the Danube River, and the festive Christmas market activities creates an atmosphere considered unique in the region and attracts visitors from far and wide.

Vilshofen an der Donau

The town is situated at the confluence of the Danube, Vils, and Wolfach rivers in the district of Passau. The Floating Christmas Market is its most famous Advent highlight; on the fourth weekend of Advent, the Vilshofen Advent Magic (without ships) follows.