Neumarkt shines in Advent: Christmas magic and New Year's Eve highlights!

Neumarkt shines in Advent: Christmas magic and New Year's Eve highlights!

Neumarkt in the Upper Palatinate is transformed into a true Christmas fairytale during Advent. From November 27th to December 23rd, 2025, the Rathausplatz and Münsterplatz invite you to stroll and feast. The large Christmas tree shines in all its splendor and creates a festive atmosphere. The open fire pit for Feuerzangenbowle is a popular meeting place, while the wooden shelters ensure cozy stays. This year, an oversized sleigh will also be presented as a new attraction, which will certainly attract many visitors.

The impressive illumination of St. John's Minster and the town hall also attracts attention and transforms the city into a sea of ​​lights. Handicraft goods as well as hot drinks and culinary delicacies await participants at the numerous stands. If you would like to buy something unique, you should not miss the “Handmade” Advent market in the Neumarkt City Museum. On the two days of the 2nd weekend of Advent, December 6th and 7th, handmade products will be offered there, which are certainly a nice reminder of the pre-Christmas season. Neumarkt.de points out the colorful hustle and bustle.

Cultural highlights and traditions

Neumarkt has other exciting offers for those interested in culture. The 43rd nativity scene exhibition runs from November 29th to December 14th in the foyer of the Neumarkter Reitstadel. Over a hundred nativity scenes can be viewed here, a beautiful tradition that you shouldn't miss. A number of Christmas tours are also offered. The “Scent of Gingerbread is in the Air” tour takes place on November 20th and 28th and December 4th and 12th and promises exciting insights into the city’s Christmas story.

The adventure tour “Neumarkter Historischwandler” is on the program on December 7th. Acting performances are planned that will take visitors back in time. There are night watchman tours for adults on December 5th and 12th, while younger guests can follow in the night watchman's footsteps on December 13th and 21st.

New Year's Eve fun and special events

What the people of Neumarkt have come up with for the turn of the year is also remarkable. On the last day of the year, a New Year's Eve tour of Neumarkt's fountain is offered, which creates a festive atmosphere with the motto "Sparkling Water". In addition, cinema fans can look forward to a New Year's Eve concert by the Berlin Philharmonic in the Cineplex cinema, where star tenor Benjamin Bernheim will perform. For fans of crime comedies, the performance “Ladykillers” is offered in the Historisches Reitstadel, which is sure to cause a few laughs.

With such a festive program, Neumarkt rocks the Christmas and New Year seasons. The city, very popular with Christmas market visitors, attracts millions of people every year, not only from the region but also from further afield. Overall, Neumarkt is a perfect destination for anyone who wants to enjoy the festive atmosphere, while the ADAC presents a variety of other varied Christmas markets across Germany ADAC. Immerse yourself in the magic of the Christmas season and experience Neumarkt, which shines in festive splendor!