Nürnberg – Nürnberger Winterdorf 2027

Nürnberger Winterdorf 2027 is expected to take place from Thursday, 11 November 2027, to Sunday, 9 January 2028 at Jakobsplatz in Nürnberg. The dates follow the previous year's November start and January end; opening times and offerings are based on the status for 2026/27 and have not yet been officially confirmed for 2027/28. WinterDorf is a separate location alongside the Christkindlesmarkt and Nürnberger Kinderweihnacht.

Nürnberger Winterdorf 2027: expected season

Nürnberger WinterDorf, with its Ferris wheel, was open from 12 November to 9 January in the 2026\/27 season. Based on the event's usual schedule, the provisional dates for the new season are 11 November 2027 to 9 January 2028. However, the organiser has not yet officially announced this period for 2027\/28. Individual special events offered in the previous season have also not yet been confirmed for the new year. For now, the dates are therefore useful only for rough visit planning.

WinterDorf between St. Jakob and St. Elisabeth

St. Jakob and St. Elisabeth stand right beside the winter market area at Jakobsplatz. The site is close to the Weißer Turm and the pedestrian zone in Nürnberg's old town. The market has illuminated huts and places to meet family and friends. It's an inviting spot for a cosy break, especially after a shopping trip. Its central location is also convenient if you're travelling by public transport. The site is not at Hans-Sachs-Platz, where the children's Christmas market is held.

Nürnberger Winterdorf 2027: Ferris wheel and children's carousel

A central attraction was 2026 the roughly 38-metre-high Ferris wheel with enclosed panoramic gondolas. From the top, you could look out over the rooftops of Nuremberg’s historic city centre. The operators also offered a nostalgic children’s carousel, a winter maze and a photo booth. It has not yet been explicitly confirmed whether the same ride and all the accompanying attractions will be set up again for 2027. A specific ride link will therefore only be added once a current announcement is available. The archive images show the WinterDorf Ferris wheel from previous editions.

Light shows and special winter events

WinterDorf 2026\/27 featured light shows on the Ferris wheel and a changing programme of events, including fairytale encounters and special rides. The performance times given by the organiser applied explicitly to the previous winter season. They are therefore not listed here as dates for 2027. Once the current programme is published, returning and new events can be added individually. The Ferris wheel lights look particularly impressive in the evening. The market is also a possible winter outing outside the traditional Advent period.

Franconian specialities and cosy huts

During the previous season, this winter meeting place focused on regional specialities and hot drinks. The huts served savoury dishes and sweet treats, with cosy standing areas in between. You can take a short break here before visiting other parts of Nürnberg's Christmas city. The menu, drinks and prices for the new season have not yet been confirmed. Group booking options will also need to be checked again for next year. No previous offers are therefore presented as guaranteed.

Admission, opening times and public holidays

Admission to WinterDorf was 2026 free; Ferris wheel rides, food and additional attractions had to be paid for separately. The previous year's official opening times were from 11 to 21 on Sundays to Thursdays, and until 22 on Fridays and Saturdays. It closed earlier on Christmas Eve. The site was closed on Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. These exceptions are carried over as provisional planning information for 2027\/28. The exact Ferris wheel ticket price may change.

Getting to Jakobsplatz in Nürnberg

The easiest way to reach WinterDorf is via Weißer Turm underground station on the U1 line. Jakobsplatz is a short walk from there. Nürnberg's old town is also easy to reach from the main railway station. Drivers can use car parks such as Parkhaus Jakobsmarkt. Allow extra time for your journey, especially in the evenings and at weekends. If you'd also like to visit Kinderweihnacht or Christkindlesmarkt, you can walk through the city centre to the other sites.

You can find the latest information on the official organiser's website. Find more Christmas markets and winter funfairs in our funfair calendar.