Traunstein Christmas Market
Four weeks of Advent magic on the town square in Chiemgau
About Traunstein Christmas Market
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Advent Magic in the Chiemgau
The Traunstein Christmas Market is one of the most traditional Christmas markets in the southeastern Bavarian Chiemgau region and in the Traunstein district. From November 27th to December 24th, 2026, the historic town square in the old town, located between St. Oswald's Parish Church and the distinctive Jacklturm tower, will be transformed into a festive Advent landscape with wooden stalls, fairy lights, and fir trees. The town of Traunstein, a former salt trading town and now a gateway to Salzburg, offers an extraordinary backdrop with its Baroque-historic architecture in the state of Bavaria.
Opening on November 27th
The grand opening will take place on Thursday, November 27th, 2026, starting at 5 PM. The first market day will offer special Advent splendor until 9 PM with an opening program by the city of Traunstein and a welcome address by the mayor. From the following day onwards, the market will operate on its regular schedule: daily from 11 AM, with extended opening hours on Advent weekends until 10 PM (selected stalls). On Christmas Eve, December 24th, 2026, the market will traditionally close at 1 PM.
Carousel, Puppet Theatre, and Delicacies
In addition to the characteristic wooden stalls offering Christmas tree decorations, handmade crafts, nativity figures, and regional delicacies, the market features a historic carousel for children and a puppet theatre with classic Christmas plays. Culinary delights are dominated by Chiemgau specialties — mulled wine, bratwurst, Kasspatzen, Kiachl, roasted almonds, and Alpine delicacies. The Advent weekends will bring accompanying stage programs with brass ensembles, choirs, and children's choirs from the region.
Traunstein — Gateway to the Chiemgau
Traunstein, with around 21,000 inhabitants, is the district capital of the Traunstein district and is considered the gateway to the southeastern Bavarian Chiemgau region. The historic old town with its Baroque town square, St. Oswald's Parish Church (Gothic hall church), and the Jacklturm (medieval town gate) provides the ideal setting for a traditional Christmas market. Traunstein is also known for its Georgiritt (St. George's Ride) and the Traunstein Spring Festival — the Christmas market completes the year-round event program.
Traunstein Christmas Market — edition 2026
Christmas Market Nov 27th–Dec 24th, 2026
The town square of Traunstein will be transformed into an Advent landscape in the heart of the old town from November 27th to December 24th, 2026. Opening on Thursday, November 27th, from 5 PM by the city administration. For four weeks of Advent, wooden stalls, fairy lights, regional crafts, and Chiemgau specialties will characterize the scene between St. Oswald's Parish Church and the Jacklturm tower.
A historic carousel and a puppet theatre with classic Christmas plays offer family entertainment. Culinary delights are dominated by mulled wine, bratwurst, Kasspatzen, Kiachl, and roasted almonds. The Advent weekends will feature brass ensembles, choirs, and children's choirs from the region on stage.
Programme Traunstein Christmas Market 2026
Opening — Thursday, November 27th, 2026
- 5:00 PM — Market opening with welcome program
- 5:00 PM–9:00 PM — Opening day with special Advent splendor
Daily Program (Nov 28th–Dec 23rd, 2026)
- Monday–Sunday: from 11:00 AM
- Sunday–Wednesday: until 8:00 PM
- Thursday–Saturday: until 8:00 PM (selected stalls until 10:00 PM)
Ongoing Offers
- Wooden stalls with crafts, Christmas tree decorations, and nativity figures
- Historic carousel for children
- Puppet theatre with Christmas plays
- Chiemgau delicacies (mulled wine, bratwurst, Kasspatzen, Kiachl, roasted almonds)
- On Advent weekends: brass ensembles, choirs, children's choirs on stage
Christmas Eve — Thursday, December 24th, 2026
- 9:00 AM–1:00 PM — Last market day, traditional early closing
Detailed program of stage performances will be published from November 2026 on traunstein.de.
Highlights Traunstein Christmas Market 2026
- Opening Nov 27th, 2026 from 5 PM by the city of Traunstein
- Four weeks of Advent market between St. Oswald and Jacklturm
- Historic carousel and puppet theatre
- Stage programs with brass ensembles and choirs
- Chiemgau delicacies and regional crafts
- Christmas Eve traditionally open until 1 PM
Prices Traunstein Christmas Market 2026
Free admission to all areas of the market and stage programs. Food, carousel rides, and crafts at individual prices set by exhibitors and showmen. Puppet theatre performances may have a program fee — dates available from the city of Traunstein.
Practical information — Traunstein Christmas Market
Getting There
By train to Traunstein main station (Munich–Salzburg line), 8-minute walk to the town square. By car via the A 8 (Munich–Salzburg), take the Traunstein exit. Parking available in the town center (Parkhaus Stadthalle, Parkplatz Rosenheimer Straße).
Opening Hours and Admission
Opening: November 27th, 2026, from 5 PM (until 9 PM). Following days: Mon–Sun from 11 AM to 8 PM; Thursday–Saturday selected stalls until 10 PM. Christmas Eve, December 24th, from 9 AM to 1 PM. Free admission.
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Where it takes place Traunstein Christmas Market
Stadtplatz Traunstein zwischen St. Oswald und Jacklturm
Stadtplatz, 83278 Traunstein