Name: Hilpoltstein Christmas Market 2026
Start: 2026-11-28T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-29T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Marktplatz / Rathaus Hilpoltstein

Christmas Market Hilpoltstein

About Christmas Market Hilpoltstein

On the first weekend of Advent, Hilpoltstein transforms into the "City of Stars": The Hilpoltstein Christmas Market attracts visitors with lovingly decorated stalls, mulled wine, specialties, and gift ideas. The highlight is the prologue of the Hilpoltstein Christkind from the town hall window.

Dates 28 Nov — 29 Nov 2026

Venue Hilpoltstein (09576)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Christmas Market Hilpoltstein — edition 2026

The Hilpoltstein Christmas Market takes place on the first Advent weekend, 28 and 29 November 2026, around the market square and town hall. The highlight is the prologue of the Christkind from the town hall window on Saturday afternoon, and St. Nicholas visits on Sunday.

On the first Advent weekend, Saturday and Sunday, 28 and 29 November 2026, Hilpoltstein invites you to the traditional Christmas Market in the "City of Stars". Lovingly decorated stalls with mulled wine, specialties, and gift ideas line the historic market square below the castle.

On Saturday afternoon, the Hilpoltstein Christkind recites its prologue from the town hall window and subsequently distributes small gifts to the children. On Sunday afternoon, St. Nicholas arrives with Christmas stories, nuts, and chocolate. In the Star Huts, children can drop their wish lists into the star mailbox.

Highlights Christmas Market Hilpoltstein 2026

Christkind prologue from the town hall window
Motto "City of Stars"
St. Nicholas visit on Sunday
Star Huts and nostalgic Christmas shop window
Star mailbox for children

Programme Christmas Market Hilpoltstein 2026

Program 2026

Saturday, 28 Nov, 3 PM–10:30 PM — Christmas Market; in the afternoon, Christkind prologue from the town hall window, followed by distribution of small gifts
Sunday, 29 Nov, 2 PM–7 PM — Christmas Market; in the afternoon, St. Nicholas visits with Christmas stories, nuts, and chocolate
Star Huts with nostalgic Christmas shop window and small train
Star mailbox for children's wish lists to the Christkind

Prices Christmas Market Hilpoltstein 2026

Free admission. Food, drinks, and goods are paid for at the stalls.

Practical information

Practical information — Christmas Market Hilpoltstein

Getting there

Hilpoltstein is located in the Roth district in the Franconian Lake District, easily accessible via the A9 / B2. The Christmas market takes place around the market square and town hall in the historic old town.

Opening Hours

Saturday from 3 PM to 10:30 PM, Sunday from 2 PM to 7 PM.

Admission

Admission to the Christmas market is free.

Advent magic in the "City of Stars"

Throughout the pre-Christmas and Christmas season, Hilpoltstein presents itself under the motto "City of Stars". On the first weekend of Advent, the sparkle reaches its peak: The Hilpoltstein Christmas Market transforms the historic market square below the castle into an atmospheric town of stalls with warm punch, hearty and sweet specialties, and beautiful gift ideas.

The Christkind and its Prologue

A special moment is the appearance of the Hilpoltstein Christkind: On Saturday afternoon, it recites its prologue from the town hall window, then approaches the children, collects wish lists, and distributes small gifts. On Sunday afternoon, St. Nicholas arrives, brings Christmas stories, and distributes nuts and chocolate.

Star Huts and Wish Mailbox

Special "Star Huts" display a nostalgic "Christmas shop window" with old Christmas decorations and a small train. Children can drop their wish lists into a special star mailbox there, which collects letters to the Christkind until shortly before Christmas.