Name: Küps Market Christmas 2026
Start: 2026-12-06T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-12-06T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Am Plan vor dem Neuen Schloss

Küpser Marktweihnacht

About Küpser Marktweihnacht

The Küpser Marktweihnacht is an atmospheric Christmas market in the Upper Franconian town of Küps. On the second Sunday of Advent, the square "Am Plan" in front of the New Palace is transformed into a romantic market with Christmas decorations, artisanal crafts, homemade specialties, mulled wine, and children's punch. It is traditionally opened by the Christkind (Christ child) and the mayor, followed by a varied stage program. After a successful debut in 2024 at the New Palace, the Marktweihnacht has established itself as a permanent fixture in Küps' Advent calendar.

Dates 06 Dec — 06 Dec 2026

Venue Küps (09476)

Prices Free

Status —

Edition 2026

Küpser Marktweihnacht — edition 2026

The Küpser Marktweihnacht 2026 will take place on the second Sunday of Advent, December 6, Am Plan in front of the New Palace. Lovingly decorated stalls will offer Christmas decorations, artisanal crafts, homemade specialties, mulled wine, and cocoa. It is traditionally opened by the Christkind and the mayor, followed by a varied stage program. Admission is free.

The Küpser Marktweihnacht 2026 will be celebrated on the second Sunday of Advent, December 6, 2026, Am Plan in front of the New Palace in Küps.

Lovingly decorated stalls will offer Christmas decorations, artisanal crafts, homemade Christmas treats, as well as mulled wine and cocoa. The opening will be traditionally performed by the Christkind and the mayor, followed by a varied stage program. The detailed program for 2026 with individual performances will be published by the market town of Küps before the event; it was not yet available at the time of publication.

Highlights Küpser Marktweihnacht 2026

Romantic setting in front of the New Palace
Opening by the Christkind
Artisanal crafts and homemade specialties
Varied stage program
Free admission

Programme Küpser Marktweihnacht 2026

Program Structure 2026 (December 6, Am Plan)

Opening by the Christkind together with the mayor
Stage Program — brass music, choirs, and performances by children's groups and music school ensembles
Stall Market — Christmas decorations, artisanal crafts, homemade specialties, mulled wine, and cocoa

The specific stage program for 2026 with individual participants will be announced by the market town of Küps before the event; a complete list was not yet publicly available at the time of publication (no names mentioned without a source).

Prices Küpser Marktweihnacht 2026

Admission to the Marktweihnacht is free. Costs are incurred for food, drinks, and goods at the stalls.

Practical information

Practical information — Küpser Marktweihnacht

Getting There

The market square "Am Plan" is located in front of the New Palace in Küps, accessible via the B173 (Kronach–Lichtenfels) and by train (Küps station).

Admission

Admission to the Marktweihnacht is free.

Date / Contact

Second Sunday of Advent. Contact: Susanne Vogel, Tel. 09264 6817, [email protected].

Advent Market in Front of the New Palace

The Küpser Marktweihnacht is the Christmas market of the market town of Küps in the district of Kronach (Upper Franconia). It takes place annually on the second Sunday of Advent on the square "Am Plan" in front of the New Palace.

Crafts, Mulled Wine, and Fragrances

Lovingly decorated stalls offer Christmas decorations, artisanal crafts, homemade Christmas treats, as well as hot mulled wine and cocoa. The scents of winter specialties and festive lighting create a romantic atmosphere against the palace backdrop.

Opening by the Christkind

The Marktweihnacht is traditionally opened by the Christkind together with the mayor, followed by a varied stage program — from brass bands and choirs to performances by children's groups and music school ensembles.

Küps — Palace Market in Upper Franconia

Küps is known in the district of Kronach, Bavaria, for its several palaces. The New Palace provides a particularly atmospheric setting for the Marktweihnacht, which became a permanent annual event after its successful debut in 2024.