Name: Fürth Old Town Christmas Market 2026
Start: 2026-12-04T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-12-13T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Waagplatz, Waagstraße und Freibank (Altstadt Fürth)

Altstadtweihnacht Fürth

About Altstadtweihnacht Fürth

The Fürth Old Town Christmas Market is one of the most traditional Christmas markets in Middle Franconia. Since 1980, the volunteer-run Altstadtverein St. Michael has transformed Waagplatz and the surrounding alleys in the historic old town of Fürth into a Christmas market with a distinct craft character. Glassblowers, blacksmiths, and woodcarvers work live, regional mulled wine from vintner Heindel and Fürth sausages characterize the culinary offerings. 2026: 44th edition, ten days of festivities.

Dates 04 Dec — 13 Dec 2026

Venue Fürth (09563)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Altstadtweihnacht Fürth — edition 2026

The 44th Fürth Old Town Christmas Market runs from December 4 to 13, 2026, at Waagplatz and in the surrounding old town. Ten days of craft demonstrations (glassblowers, blacksmiths, woodcarvers), children's and adult choirs, brass bands, and jazz on stage. Mulled wine from vintner Heindel, Fürth sausages. Proceeds go to old town preservation.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.