Medieval Christmas Market at the Fünfknopfturm Kaufbeuren
Atmospheric medieval Christmas market at the historic Fünfknopfturm high above the old town
About Medieval Christmas Market Fünfknopfturm
Travel to this festival
Reserva tu tren o autobús para llegar a Medieval Christmas Market Fünfknopfturm al mejor precio.
Sponsored link
Advent at Kaufbeuren's Landmark
The Medieval Christmas Market at the Fünfknopfturm is one of the most atmospheric Advent markets in the Allgäu region. The venue is the 33-meter-high Fünfknopfturm, built around 1420 – the landmark of the independent city of Kaufbeuren (state of Bavaria, administrative region of Swabia) – along with the historic city wall high above the old town.
Medieval by Torch and Candlelight
Instead of garish lights, the market relies on torches, candles, and flickering fire. Between artfully decorated stalls, there is a dense supporting program:
- City wall tours along the medieval fortifications
- medieval market music, alphorn players, theatre, and acrobatics
- a fairy tale tent with stories and games for children
- an evening fire show, opened by the night watchman
Craftsmanship, Culinary Delights, and a Good Cause
The stalls offer metalwork, textiles, pottery, jewellery, and sweets. Culinary delights include regional specialities like Reiberdatschi (potato pancakes), sausages, and schnitzel variations, as well as mulled wine, punch, mead, and herbal liqueurs. The special feature: the entire proceeds go to the Fazenda da Esperança Bickenried and the Kaufbeuren city's Christmas aid for needy children – a market that combines atmosphere with social commitment.
Medieval Christmas Market Fünfknopfturm — edition 2026
The Medieval Christmas Market at the Fünfknopfturm 2026 – the 17th edition – is set for Friday, December 4th to Sunday, December 6th, 2026 (date according to the established pattern of the first weekend in December; official confirmation by the organizer will follow).
Following long-standing tradition, it will be open on Fridays from 5 PM to 10 PM, Saturdays from 3 PM to 10 PM, and Sundays from 12 PM to 6 PM. The opening on Friday evening will be by the night watchman.
Programme Medieval Christmas Market Fünfknopfturm 2026
Friday, December 4th, 2026 — 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Opening of the market by the night watchman
- Medieval market music, theatre, and acrobatics by torchlight
- Evening fire show
Saturday, December 5th, 2026 — 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- City wall tours along the historic fortifications
- Alphorn players and medieval music
- Fairy tale tent with stories and games for children
- Theatre, acrobatics, and fire show in the evening
Sunday, December 6th, 2026 — 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Family day with fairy tale tent and children's program
- City wall tours and market music
- Handicrafts: metalwork, textiles, pottery, jewellery
The detailed stage and artist program for 2026 will be published in good time by the Kaufbeurer Fünfknopfturm association; it will follow the established schedule of previous years.
Highlights Medieval Christmas Market Fünfknopfturm 2026
Prices Medieval Christmas Market Fünfknopfturm 2026
Practical information — Medieval Christmas Market Fünfknopfturm
Getting There
Kaufbeuren is located in the Allgäu region and is easily accessible by train (Kaufbeuren station, then walk to the old town and the Fünfknopfturm). By car via the B12 or B16, parking is available in the city centre.
Opening Hours
Friday 5 PM–10 PM, Saturday 3 PM–10 PM, Sunday 12 PM–6 PM. Opening on Friday by the night watchman.
Note
Sturdy footwear is recommended, as the market is located on uneven historic ground at the city wall and tower. Proceeds benefit social causes.
Festival-goer photos
No photos yet. Share yours!
Share your photos
Max. 5 photos, 5 MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WebP)
Spotted an error or missing information?
Help us keep this listing up to date. Each suggestion is reviewed by our team before being published.
Festival-goer reviews
No rating yet — be the first!
No comments yet. Be the first!
Were you there?
Share your experience with the community.
Travel to this festival
Reserva tu tren o autobús para llegar a Medieval Christmas Market Fünfknopfturm al mejor precio.
Sponsored link
Where it takes place Medieval Christmas Market Fünfknopfturm
Fünfknopfturm Kaufbeuren
Am Fünfknopfturm, 87600 Kaufbeuren