Günzburg Old Town Christmas Market
Five days of romantic Christmas market in the historic Dossenbergerhof
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The Dossenbergerhof as a Christmas Stage
The Dossenbergerhof is a historic courtyard in the middle of Günzburg's old town—framed by old burgher houses, with cobblestone pavement and several entrances from the surrounding alleys. This enclosed atmosphere makes it the ideal location for a romantic Christmas market, which consciously differs in size and atmosphere from the larger Bavarian Christmas markets.
Clubs, Schools, Vendors
What's special about the Günzburg Altstadtweihnacht: The majority of the stalls are run by local clubs, schools, and initiatives. This means the proceeds go directly to local projects—from the school gymnasium to the sports club to the hospice. The range of goods is predominantly handmade: Advent wreaths, nativity scenes, felt crafts, wooden toys, natural cosmetics, honey, cookies.
Stage Program
Brass bands, school choirs, regional bands, and individual artists from the district of Günzburg and Swabia perform on the stage in the courtyard. The program is spread over the five days and changes every evening.
St. Nicholas Market on December 5th
In addition to the Altstadtweihnacht, the St. Nicholas market opens on December 5th (St. Nicholas Day)—with performances by St. Nicholas, children's programs, roasted almonds, and mulled wine.
Günzburg in Swabia
Günzburg is located in the district of the same name in Bavarian Swabia, halfway between Ulm and Augsburg on the Danube. The historic old town with its striking market square and the Frauenkirche forms a representative backdrop. Today, the city is internationally known primarily for the nearby Legoland Park.
Altstadtweihnacht — edition 2026
The 2026 dates have been officially confirmed by the city of Günzburg: December 2nd to 6th in the Dossenbergerhof. The event has been running in this format for many years and is a firm fixture on the Swabian-Danubian Christmas market route.
A complete program overview with all stage performances is available on the festival website. The organizer is the city of Günzburg in cooperation with the City Initiative Günzburg e.V. and the participating clubs.
Programme Altstadtweihnacht 2026
Opening Hours and Dates 2026
- Wednesday, December 2nd — 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Thursday, December 3rd — 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Friday, December 4th — 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Saturday, December 5th — 11:00 AM–10:00 PM (additional St. Nicholas market 3:00 PM–10:00 PM)
- Sunday, December 6th — 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
Program
- Stage program: Brass bands, choirs, school orchestras, regional bands (changing every evening)
- Stalls: Clubs, schools, and local vendors with handmade gifts, nativity scenes, Advent wreaths, cookies, mulled wine, bratwurst
- St. Nicholas market on December 5th from 3:00 PM–10:00 PM — St. Nicholas appearances, children's program
Program updates: guenzburg.de/altstadtweihnacht.
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Getting There
Günzburg train station on the Ulm–Augsburg line, about a 10-minute walk to the old town from there. By car via the A 8 (Günzburg exit). Parking garages in the city center.
Opening Hours
Wednesday and Thursday 11:00 AM–9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM–10:00 PM. St. Nicholas market on December 5th from 3:00 PM–10:00 PM.
Admission
Free admission. Food, drinks, and goods are paid for at the stalls on site.
Accommodation
Hotels and guesthouses in Günzburg; larger selection in Ulm (approx. 25 km) and Augsburg (approx. 60 km).
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Where it takes place Altstadtweihnacht
Dossenbergerhof Altstadt Günzburg
Dossenbergerhof, 89312 Günzburg