Sonneberg Christmas Market
Pre-Christmas atmosphere in the Toy City — December 10-13, 2026 at Bahnhofsplatz
About Christmas Market Sonneberg
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Sonneberg — the German Toy City
Sonneberg is located in southern Thuringia, in the Sonneberg district, right on the border with Bavaria (Coburg). For centuries, the city was the world capital of toys: in the 19th century, half of all toys traded worldwide came from Sonneberg. The German Toy Museum (founded in 1901, one of the oldest toy museums in Germany) bears witness to this tradition. The Christmas market builds on this identity — toys, children's books, and nursery atmosphere are not just commerce, but city history.
Third Advent Weekend — Four Days of Market
In 2026, the market will be open from Thursday, December 10th to Sunday, December 13th. The opening hours — Thursday 11 AM–7 PM, Friday 1 PM–8 PM, Saturday 1 PM–8 PM, Sunday 1 PM–7 PM — are officially confirmed by the city of Sonneberg. The application deadline for participating vendors was October 30, 2026. Those who have a stall were selected by the city from the applications — a quality control that shapes the offerings.
Focus on Christmas Items and Regional Products
Unlike some commercialized big-city Christmas markets, Sonneberg focuses on Christmas items and regional specialties. Decorated wooden items from the nearby Thuringian Forest, nativity figures, handmade Christmas tree decorations, knitted socks, regional honeys from southern Thuringia, fine brandies from the Rennsteig — the offerings are designed for gift quality. Chocolate fruits and candied almonds make the market magical for children.
The Christkind and the Toy Museum
On the weekend, the Christkind greets visitors — a tradition that is particularly cherished in Sonneberg. Those visiting with children can combine their market visit with the German Toy Museum (a few minutes from Bahnhofsplatz). The museum offers special exhibitions on Christmas, toys, and children's culture during the Advent season — an ideal addition on a winter weekend in the Coburg Rennsteig region.
Christmas Market Sonneberg — edition 2026
Sonneberg Christmas Market — December 10-13, 2026
The 2026 date has been officially confirmed by the city of Sonneberg. The application deadline for participating vendors was October 30, 2026 — the city will publish the final stall list on its website in the weeks before the market. The focus remains on selling Christmas items and regional specialties: knitwear, honey, fine brandies, Christmas tree decorations, nativity figures.
The Christkind will be present on the weekend to greet visitors, especially families with children. Those arriving with children can ideally combine their market visit with the German Toy Museum — the museum offers special exhibitions on Christmas and toys during the Advent season.
Programme Christmas Market Sonneberg 2026
Sonneberg Christmas Market 2026 — Program Overview
Thursday, December 10, 2026
- 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM — Market opens
- Opening of the Christmas market
Friday, December 11, 2026
- 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM — Market open
- Market activities with mulled wine, regional specialties
- Decorated town hall, large Christmas tree
Saturday, December 12, 2026
- 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM — Market open
- Christkind greets visitors
- Market open for shopping with peak frequency
Sunday, December 13, 2026
- 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM — Market open
- Christkind on the weekend
- Closing on Sunday evening
Assortment
- Regional specialties (honey, fine brandy, knitwear)
- Christmas items: Christmas tree decorations, nativity figures, wood crafts
- Mulled wine, chocolate fruits, candied almonds
Complementary Offer
- German Toy Museum with special exhibitions on Christmas and toys
Program and stall list: sonneberg.de/weihnachtsmarkt.
Highlights Christmas Market Sonneberg 2026
- Sonneberg Christmas Market December 10-13, 2026
- 3rd Advent weekend at Bahnhofsplatz
- Large Christmas tree in front of the town hall
- Regional specialties and Christmas items
- Christkind on the weekend
- Mulled wine, chocolate fruits, candied almonds
- German Toy Museum with special exhibitions
- Free admission
Prices Christmas Market Sonneberg 2026
Admission to the Christmas market is free. Purchases at market stalls at usual prices.
Practical information — Christmas Market Sonneberg
Date 2026
Sonneberg Christmas Market: Thursday, December 10th to Sunday, December 13th, 2026 (3rd Advent weekend). Thursday 11 AM–7 PM, Friday 1 PM–8 PM, Saturday 1 PM–8 PM, Sunday 1 PM–7 PM.
Location
Bahnhofsplatz in front of the town hall, 96515 Sonneberg. Accessible on foot from Sonneberg main station.
Admission
Free. Purchases at market stalls at usual prices.
Getting There
By train: Sonneberg main station (terminus of the ICE connection via Coburg). By car: A73 exit Sonneberg, then follow signs to the center.
Organizer
City of Sonneberg. Program and information: sonneberg.de.
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Where it takes place Christmas Market Sonneberg
Bahnhofsplatz vor dem Rathaus, Sonneberg
Bahnhofsplatz, 96515 Sonneberg, 96515 Sonneberg