Weihnachtsmarkt Kemenate Orlamünde
Edition 2026 Gastronomy Heritage Medieval

Weihnachtsmarkt Kemenate Orlamünde

Advent market in a historic castle ambience – Free admission

Orlamünde — Landkreis Saale-Holzland-Kreis (16074)
Dates 28 Nov — 29 Nov 2026
Venue Orlamünde (16074)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Weihnachtsmarkt Kemenate

On the first weekend of Advent, the Orlamünde Castle Association transforms the historic Kemenate into an atmospheric Advent market. Music, Santa Claus, crossbow shooting, and regional specialties make the weekend a small highlight of the Advent season in the Saale-Holzland district. Date 2026: November 28th and 29th.

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A Castle in Advent Light

The Kemenate Orlamünde is the remnant of a medieval hilltop castle, towering high above the Saale river. It is maintained by the Orlamünde Castle Association and used for events. Once a year, the historic area transforms into a small, atmospheric Christmas market on the Advent weekend.

Program with Character

Some unique program points contribute to the special charm of the market: the concert by the Musikgesellschaft Neusitz, Santa Claus for the children, and – as a nod to its medieval history – crossbow shooting, a participatory sports activity for adults and older children.

Orlamünde – Saale-Holzland District

Orlamünde is a small town in the Saale-Holzland district, at the confluence of the Saale and Orla rivers. The medieval townscape and the castle complex with the Kemenate shape the city's appearance. The Christmas market, although small, is one of the most atmospheric Advent markets in the Saale valley.

Weihnachtsmarkt Kemenate — edition 2026

The Christmas market at Kemenate Orlamünde takes place on November 28th and 29th, 2026 (1st Advent weekend). Music by the Musikgesellschaft Neusitz, Santa Claus, crossbow shooting, and regional specialties make the weekend a small Advent highlight. Free admission.

The Orlamünde Castle Association has been preparing the program for weeks. Detailed program points will be published on kemnate-orlamuende.de.

Programme Weihnachtsmarkt Kemenate 2026

Saturday, November 28th, 2026

  • From 2:00 PM – Market opening
  • Concert by the Musikgesellschaft Neusitz
  • Mulled wine stand, Advent pastries
  • Crossbow shooting for the brave

Sunday, November 29th, 2026

  • From 12:00 PM – Market open
  • Visit from Santa Claus (afternoon)
  • Children's and family program
  • Market concludes around 8:00 PM

Highlights Weihnachtsmarkt Kemenate 2026

Musikgesellschaft Neusitz; Santa Claus; Crossbow shooting; historic Kemenate as a backdrop; Free admission.

Prices Weihnachtsmarkt Kemenate 2026

Free admission.

Practical information — Weihnachtsmarkt Kemenate

Getting There

Orlamünde is located on the B 88 between Jena and Rudolstadt. Orlamünde train station on the Saale-Bahn line.

Opening Hours

Traditionally Saturday 2:00 PM–8:00 PM, Sunday 12:00 PM–8:00 PM.

Admission

Free admission.

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Where it takes place Weihnachtsmarkt Kemenate

Kemenate Orlamünde

Burgstraße, 07768 Orlamünde

Contact Weihnachtsmarkt Kemenate

Weihnachtsmarkt Kemenate at a glance

Gastronomy Heritage Medieval Historical reenactment Folk traditions Art crafts Crafts Outdoor Landkreis Saale-Holzland-Kreis

History of Weihnachtsmarkt Kemenate