Kulmbach Advent Market 2025: Brilliant opening and many attractions!
The Kulmbach Advent Market 2025 starts on November 28th and offers extensive programs and a festive atmosphere.

Kulmbach Advent Market 2025: Brilliant opening and many attractions!
The anticipation of the Advent season is increasing in Kulmbach: The traditional Advent market will open its doors next Friday, November 28, 2025, transforming the market square into a Christmas wonderland. Mayor Ingo Lehmann will ring in the market with a ceremonial opening at 5 p.m., accompanied by the Kulmbach Christ child Josephine and two angel figures. At the same time, the Christmas lights are switched on, adding to the festive glow. Loud Wiesentbote The supporting program promises numerous children's activities, readings and dance performances.
The Advent market will take place on two weekends: November 28th to 30th and December 5th to 7th, 2025. The second market has the motto “Do good sustainably” and is organized by regional associations and schools that specialize in homemade goods and culinary delights. Franconian Forest Tourism highlights that a diverse range of Christmas delicacies and handcrafted treasures await visitors on both weekends.
Opening times and attractions
The opening times are as follows:
- 1. Wochenende:
- Freitag: 14 bis 20 Uhr (Marktausklang bis 21 Uhr)
- Samstag: 10 bis 20 Uhr (Marktausklang bis 21 Uhr)
- Sonntag: 11 bis 19 Uhr
- 2. Wochenende:
- Freitag: 15 bis 20 Uhr (Marktausklang bis 21 Uhr)
- Samstag: 14 bis 20 Uhr (Marktausklang bis 21 Uhr)
- Sonntag: 14 bis 19 Uhr
The “Christmas ride” will be particularly popular, which will roll through Kulmbach with decorated tractors on the first market day, November 28th, from 6 p.m. This festive event is sure to attract many families. The Kulma-Alm with its curling rink is also open during the Advent market weekends and offers additional leisure fun for young and old.
Traffic measures and information
For the Advent season, the city of Kulmbach has taken some traffic measures to ensure safety and accessibility. Important parking spaces around the market square, the clubhouse and the town hall are not available during market hours. In addition, Buchbindergasse will be closed from Friday, November 28th, 12 p.m. to December 1st, 6 a.m. A similar regulation also applies from December 5th to 8th. Diversions via Grabenstrasse and Schützengraben with no parking have been set up. The city asks for your understanding of these measures.
The Advent market in Kulmbach attracts with a wide range of products and a festive atmosphere and promises an unforgettable experience for all visitors. German Christmas markets emphasize that you can expect festively decorated stalls and a special ambience on the market square that attracts both locals and guests. You definitely shouldn't miss this wonderful opportunity to enjoy the pre-Christmas season in Kulmbach!