JOSKA Christmas Land Bodenmais
Two Months of Christmas in the Glass Paradise of the Bavarian Forest
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Glass Meets Christmas
In Bodenmais in the Bavarian Forest, one of the strongholds of Bavarian glass art, Christmas is celebrated for two months: From November 1 to December 31, 2026, JOSKA Weihnachtsland takes place at the JOSKA Glasparadies at Am Moosbach 1. An extraordinary combination of Christmas exhibition, market, experience restaurant, and glass handicrafts – spread over 1,500 m².
The 8-Meter Christmas Tree Made of Wine Glasses
The highlight is a Christmas tree unlike any other in the world: 8 meters high, constructed entirely from wine glasses and adorned with 550 Christmas baubles, 150 fir branches, and countless ribbons. Six weeks of preparation and two weeks of assembly are required for two people to set up this glass artwork anew each year.
The World's Largest Christmas Bauble
In addition, JOSKA Glasparadies presents what it claims to be the world's largest Christmas bauble: 5 kilograms in weight, 60 cm in diameter. A creation from their own glassworks that attracts thousands of visitors for photos each year.
Market, Winter Village, and Perchten
The actual Christmas market covers 1,500 m². On offer: Christmas baubles in all styles (from nostalgic to modern), floristry, gift items, and glass decorations. Starting December 25, the winter village expands the concept: mulled wine, grilled specialties, cozy wooden huts. On December 29, the Perchten perform in the Glasparadies – traditional Bavarian-Alpine masked figures who symbolically drive away evil spirits during the 'Rauhnächte' (the twelve nights between Christmas and Epiphany). On weekends, duck and goose dishes are served in the experience restaurant for a festive feast.
Bodenmais – Glass Capital of the Bavarian Forest
Bodenmais is a climatic health resort in the district of Regen, nestled between Großer Arber (the highest mountain in the Bavarian Forest) and Silberberg. The JOSKA glassworks has one of its locations there and is one of the largest tourist attractions in the Bavarian Forest. The Christmas Land attracts tens of thousands of visitors annually – a must-visit for family outings during Advent.
JOSKA Christmas Land — edition 2026
The 2026 season of JOSKA Christmas Land spans two full months. During this time, the glass paradise is transformed into a Christmas world, redesigned each year – with the iconic Christmas tree made of wine glasses as its unshakeable centerpiece. Preparing this tree takes two employees six weeks before the opening, with assembly taking another two weeks.
Starting December 25, the winter village complements the concept: wooden huts offering mulled wine, bratwurst, and grilled specialties under the open sky. On December 29, the Perchten performance takes place – masked dancers from the Alpine 'Rauhnacht' tradition perform among the glass artworks, an extraordinary encounter between glass and custom.
Programme JOSKA Christmas Land 2026
Program Highlights JOSKA Christmas Land 2026
- November 1, 2026 — Season opening, the 8-meter Christmas tree made of wine glasses is unveiled
- November 1 – December 24 — Christmas market in the Glasparadies (1,500 m²) with Christmas baubles, floristry, gift items
- Weekends from early December — Duck and goose dishes in the experience restaurant
- From December 25, 2026 — Opening of the Winter Village with mulled wine, bratwurst, and grilled specialties under the open sky
- December 29, 2026 — Perchten in the Glasparadies – traditional Alpine masked figures from the 'Rauhnacht' tradition
- December 31, 2026 — End of season
Daily specific dates and opening hours at joska.com/weihnachten.
Highlights JOSKA Christmas Land 2026
- 8-meter Christmas tree entirely made of wine glasses (550 baubles, 150 fir branches)
- World's largest Christmas bauble (5 kg, 60 cm diameter)
- 1,500 m² Christmas market with baubles, floristry, glass art
- Winter village from December 25 with mulled wine and grilled specialties
- Perchten performance on December 29
- Weekend duck and goose dishes in the experience restaurant
Prices JOSKA Christmas Land 2026
Free admission. Glass artworks and Christmas baubles at market prices. Mulled wine in the winter village approx. €3.50–€4.50, goose dishes in the restaurant from approx. €25 (table reservation recommended).
Practical information — JOSKA Christmas Land
Getting There
By car: A3 exit Deggendorf, then B11 to Bodenmais. By train: Bodenmais station on the Waldbahn (Plattling–Bodenmais).
Admission
Free admission. Food, drinks, and purchases at usual prices.
Opening Hours
Open daily throughout the season from November 1 to December 31 (exact opening hours on joska.com).
Contact
JOSKA Glasparadies, Am Moosbach 1, 94249 Bodenmais, Tel. +49 9924 7790, joska.com.
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