Fürth Old Town Christmas Market
Traditional Christmas market at Waagplatz with crafts and music since 1980
About Altstadtweihnacht Fürth
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Crafts in the Shadow of St. Michael's Church
The Fürth Old Town Christmas Market stands out from many other Christmas markets due to its distinct craft character. Since its premiere in 1980, the festival has been supported by the Altstadtverein St. Michael, a purely volunteer association. The venue is Waagplatz in the heart of the historic old town of Fürth – a picturesque ensemble of historic burgher houses under the striking spire of St. Michael's Church. Expansion areas extend into Waagstraße and the association's own 'Freibank', a restored old town house.
Live Crafts and Music
A central feature is the live demonstration of traditional crafts: glassblowers, blacksmiths, and woodcarvers showcase their skills before the eyes of visitors. A separate stage hosts an extensive cultural program with children's and adult choirs, brass ensembles, singers, and jazz formations. Each of the ten market days has its own program – the Old Town Christmas Market is therefore less a pure consumer market and more a cultural weekly program.
Culinary Delights and Donation Concept
The mulled wine comes from regional vintner Heindel, accompanied by Fürth sausages and winter specialties. A special feature: all proceeds from food and beverage sales go towards the maintenance of the Freibank and restoration projects in Fürth's old town. The market is thus simultaneously a cultural event and a monument preservation initiative.
Key Facts
- 44th edition since its premiere in 1980
- 10 market days around the 2nd Advent weekend
- Waagplatz, Waagstraße, and Freibank in the historic old town of Fürth
- Live crafts: glassblowers, blacksmiths, woodcarvers
- Daily cultural program: choirs, jazz, brass bands
- Mulled wine from vintner Heindel, Fürth sausages
- Completely volunteer-run, proceeds for old town preservation
Fürth, with around 130,000 inhabitants, is the third-largest city in Middle Franconia (after Nuremberg and Erlangen), belongs to the state of Bavaria, and is located in the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region. The historic old town around St. Michael is a gem of medieval urban architecture, which the Old Town Christmas Market showcases in a special way – Fürth's popular and 'small' alternative to the large Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt next door.
Altstadtweihnacht Fürth — edition 2026
From December 4 to 13, 2026, the Fürth Old Town Christmas Market will open its stalls for the 44th time on Waagplatz, in Waagstraße, and in the association's own Freibank. The organizer is the Altstadtverein St. Michael, which organizes the entire festival on a volunteer basis.
Ten market days around the 2nd Advent weekend offer a continuously changing cultural program: children's and adult choirs, brass ensembles, singers, and jazz formations perform on a separate stage. Glassblowers, blacksmiths, and woodcarvers demonstrate their art, mulled wine from Fürth vintner Heindel, Fürth sausages, and winter specialties characterize the culinary offerings. All proceeds from food and drinks go towards the maintenance of the Freibank and restoration projects in the historic old town of Fürth.
Programme Altstadtweihnacht Fürth 2026
Key Dates 2026
- Friday, December 4, 2026: Opening of the 44th Old Town Christmas Market
- December 4-13, 2026: Daily market with craft demonstrations
- Program Stage: Rotating children's and adult choirs, brass ensembles, jazz acts, soloists
- Live Crafts: Glassblowers, blacksmiths, woodcarvers
- Food and Drinks: Mulled wine from vintner Heindel, Fürth sausages, winter specialties
- Sunday, December 13, 2026: Festival closing
Highlights Altstadtweihnacht Fürth 2026
- 44th edition since 1980 – deeply rooted tradition
- Live crafts: glassblowers, blacksmiths, woodcarvers
- Rotating stage program with choirs and jazz
- Mulled wine from regional vintner Heindel
- Volunteer-run by the Altstadtverein
- Proceeds go to old town preservation
- Free admission
Prices Altstadtweihnacht Fürth 2026
Free admission. Food and drinks at the stalls at usual Christmas market prices: Mulled wine €4-5, sausage €4-5, punch and specialties at usual association prices. All proceeds go towards the maintenance of the Freibank and old town restoration projects.
Practical information — Altstadtweihnacht Fürth
Getting There
Take the U-Bahn line U1 to Fürth Rathaus, then a few minutes' walk to Waagplatz. By car, take the A73 (exit Fürth-Poppenreuth), but parking in the old town is very limited – public transport is strongly recommended.
Admission
Free admission. Food and drinks at the stalls at usual Christmas market prices; all proceeds go to old town preservation. Mulled wine from vintner Heindel approx. €4-5, sausage approx. €4-5.
Tip
If you want to see the craft demonstrations, come on the weekend – glassblowers, blacksmiths, and woodcarvers regularly demonstrate their art. The market is more compact and cozier than the Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt – ideal for a relaxed Advent evening.
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Where it takes place Altstadtweihnacht Fürth
Waagplatz, Waagstraße und Freibank (Altstadt Fürth)
Waagplatz 2, 90762 Fürth