Erlangen – Historischer Weihnachtsmarkt 2026

Historischer Weihnachtsmarkt Erlangen 2026 takes place from Monday, 23 November, to Wednesday, 23 December 2026 at Neustädter Kirchenplatz. In front of Neustädter Kirche, a medieval-style market setting awaits you, with crafts, musicians, jugglers and historic dishes. The organisers, Sabine and Nadja Kunstmann, confirm the dates and opening hours on their official website.

Historischer Weihnachtsmarkt Erlangen 2026: Location and dates

Rustic stalls and booths line the area around Neustädter Kirche. According to the official tourist information, there are also decorated wooden huts and open fire pits. This makes the market resemble a historic Christmas village in the heart of Erlangen. You can find it at Neustädter Kirchenplatz in 91054 Erlangen. The market opens on Monday, 23 November, and closes on Wednesday, 23 December 2026. It therefore runs for one day less than the separate Erlanger Waldweihnacht at Schlossplatz.

Jugglers, musicians and a medieval atmosphere

The organisers announce master craftspeople, minstrels and jugglers. The official Erlangen tourist information also describes stilt walkers, fire-eaters and a tent city with a medieval feel. This means you can enjoy a different experience here than at a conventional Christmas market. The daily entertainment programme is aimed at visitors of all ages. However, according to the organisers, specific performance times are only published in the programme each day at 8 o'clock. Therefore, performances are not listed as fixed dates without confirmed individual times.

Historischer Weihnachtsmarkt Erlangen 2026: Traders and food

The market features crafts and original gift ideas. You can also find food inspired by medieval market life. Erlangen's tourist information gives examples such as soup served in bread, lángos, hot mead and Feuerzangenbowle. Mulled wine is also a regular feature of the Advent offering. You can combine your visit with a meal and a look at the historic market setting. The specific selection depends on the individual stalls.

Opening hours at Neustädter Kirchenplatz

The organiser confirms opening hours of 10:30 to 21 o'clock from Monday to Thursday. On Fridays and Saturdays, the stalls are open until 21:30 o'clock; they also open at 10:30 o'clock. On Sundays, the market runs from 11 to 21 o'clock. These weekly opening hours apply to the announced 2026 edition. You can therefore visit the market in the afternoon or after work on many days. You can find updated information on the official organiser website.

Admission and visiting with children

The market is described as a family-friendly destination. However, the published information from the organisers does not specify a clear general admission price. We therefore do not mark admission as free without evidence. If you want to visit with children for a particular juggler or fire show, check the daily programme. Changes due to weather or stage performances are also possible.

More Christmas markets in Erlangen

In addition to the historic market, Erlangen offers Waldweihnacht at Schlossplatz and other Advent events. The two markets have separate locations, organisers and programmes, so it is worth distinguishing between them. Find more dates in our Kirmestermine calendar. From the centrally located church, you can explore several pre-Christmas attractions in the city centre on foot.