Würzburg Christmas Market
Historic Christmas Market in front of Marienkapelle and Falkenhaus
About Christmas Market Würzburg
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Mulled Wine in Front of the Marienkapelle
For decades, the Würzburg Christmas Market has been one of Bavaria's most beautiful Christmas markets – and there's a simple reason for that: the setting. The market is located directly in front of two of Würzburg's most outstanding buildings: the late Gothic Marienkapelle (built 1377–1480, with its characteristic red-and-white sandstone pattern) and the magnificent Rococo Falkenhaus with its ornate stucco facade from 1751. Anyone standing at the mulled wine stand here and looking up will have a piece of World Heritage architecture right before their eyes.
100 Stalls on Oberer and Unterer Markt
Around 100 wooden huts are spread across the Oberer and Unterer Markt squares and Eichhornstraße. The range of goods is typical and extensive: handmade candles, pottery from the Spessart region, Franconian textiles, jewelry, wood carvings from the Erzgebirge, gingerbread from Nuremberg, Franconian bratwurst, roasted almonds, Franconian mulled wines (Bocksbeutel wine!), and of course, hot apple wine and punch in all variations. Würzburg is the capital of Franconian viticulture – accordingly high-quality is the mulled wine.
Stage Program
The stage hosts a program throughout the market period: Advent songs by school and community choirs, fairy tale performances for children, readings, live music. The highlight is the public Christmas carol sing-along – everyone joins in. Visits from St. Nicholas and candle-making demonstrations complement the family program.
Artists' Christmas Market in the Town Hall Courtyard
On the four Advent weekends, the inner courtyard of the historic Würzburg Town Hall (Grafeneckart) becomes an Artists' Christmas Market: over 40 artists and craftspeople display and sell handmade jewelry, wooden toys, ceramics, paintings, prints, and textiles. An atmosphere that is significantly quieter and more exclusive than the hustle and bustle of the market square – perfect for unusual gifts.
Würzburg – World Heritage City and Franconian Wine Metropolis
Würzburg (around 127,000 inhabitants) is the largest city in Lower Franconia and the cultural capital of the Franconian wine region. The Würzburg Residence and its court gardens are a UNESCO World Heritage site, Marienberg Fortress towers over the city, and the Käppele crowns another hill. Würzburg is located on the Main River, about an hour's drive southeast of Frankfurt. During the Advent season, the Christmas market adds to a truly city-in-a-glow atmosphere.
Tip for Your Visit
It's quiet on weekday mornings; it gets crowded on weekends from late afternoon. If you want to experience the Artists' Christmas Market: it's only open Sat–Sun on the four Advent weekends. Würzburg is easily accessible by train – the main station is about a 10-minute walk from the market.
Christmas Market Würzburg — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Würzburg Christmas Market runs for almost four weeks and is a 'must-visit' on the Bavarian Christmas market circuit. Around 100 lovingly decorated wooden huts form a festive mile between Marienkapelle, Falkenhaus, and Eichhornstraße. The offerings are classically Franconian: mulled wine made from Franconian wine (Silvaner, Bacchus, Müller-Thurgau mulled wines), bratwurst, roasted almonds, gingerbread, arts and crafts, and gift items.
Highlights 2026: the public Christmas carol sing-along in the town hall courtyard on December 20th at 6 PM, where all visitors can join in. On the four Advent weekends, the Artists' Christmas Market in the town hall courtyard features over 40 artists (jewelry, wooden toys, original art). The stage program includes choirs, fairy tale performances, readings, and live music throughout the market period.
Programme Christmas Market Würzburg 2026
Main Market — November 27th to December 23rd, 2026
- Location: Oberer Markt, Unterer Markt, Eichhornstraße in front of Marienkapelle and Falkenhaus
- Stalls: approx. 100 wooden huts with arts and crafts, gifts, food, mulled wine
- Opening Hours: Mon–Sat 10:00 AM–8:30 PM, Sun 11:00 AM–8:30 PM
Stage Program
- Advent songs by school and community choirs
- Fairy tale performances for children
- Readings by Franconian authors
- Live music (brass ensembles, string quartet, folk)
- Visits from St. Nicholas
- Candle-making demonstrations
Public Christmas Carol Sing-Along
- Sunday, December 20th, 2026, 6:00 PM — in the town hall courtyard, everyone joins in
Artists' Christmas Market in the Town Hall Courtyard
- Open only on the four Advent weekends
- Over 40 artists and craftspeople with handmade gifts, jewelry, wooden toys, art
- Sat 10:00 AM–7:30 PM, Sun 11:00 AM–7:30 PM
Market brochure with map and program details available from late November at wuerzburg.de/weihnachtsmarkt.
Highlights Christmas Market Würzburg 2026
- Setting in front of the Gothic Marienkapelle (1377–1480) and the Rococo Falkenhaus (1751)
- Public Christmas carol sing-along on December 20th at 6 PM in the town hall courtyard
- Artists' Christmas Market on four Advent weekends with over 40 artists
- Mulled wine made from Franconian wine – Würzburg is the Franconian wine capital
- Fairy tales, St. Nicholas visits, stage program throughout the market period
Prices Christmas Market Würzburg 2026
Free admission. Mulled wine typically €4–€6 (plus deposit for the mug), bratwurst in a roll approx. €4–€5. Artists' Christmas Market: also free admission.
Practical information — Christmas Market Würzburg
Getting There
By train to Würzburg Hbf – all ICE connections stop here (Frankfurt, Munich, Nuremberg, Stuttgart). About a 10-minute walk from the station to the market square. By car via the A3, A7, or A81 (Würzburg exits), parking garages at the market square (e.g., Marktgarage).
Opening Hours
Mon–Sat 10:00 AM–8:30 PM, Sun 11:00 AM–8:30 PM.
Artists' Christmas Market in the Town Hall Courtyard
Open only on the four Advent weekends: Saturday 10:00 AM–7:30 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM–7:30 PM.
Admission
Free admission. Food and drinks at the stalls.
Accommodation
Würzburg offers the full spectrum from youth hostels to luxury hotels. Advent is a popular travel time, so book well in advance.
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Where it takes place Christmas Market Würzburg
Marktplatz Würzburg (Oberer & Unterer Markt, Eichhornstraße)
Marktplatz, 97070 Würzburg