Christmas Market 2026

On the second Advent weekend, Burg Ludwigstein once again opens its gates for the atmospheric Christmas Market. In a historic setting, visitors can expect a special arts and crafts market with lovingly designed stalls and a festive Christmas atmosphere.

Numerous exhibitors present their handmade products throughout the entire castle grounds. Whether organic honey, angel candles, hand-worked woolen goods, pottery, patchwork, regional shepherd products, pralines, jams, wood carvings, natural soaps or creative gift ideas – there’s something for every taste.

A special highlight this year is once again the international nativity exhibition. Over many decades, members of the Arbeitskreis have developed a passion for the tradition of nativity building, travelled to European regions with distinctive nativity traditions, and collected nativity scenes themselves. Under the theme “Favourite Nativities”, this year’s exhibition presents pieces from people who have shaped the nativity exhibition at the castle over the years. Visitors can also decorate gingerbread using the traditional Czech icing technique.

The market is organized by the Arbeitskreis Europäische Jugendwochen auf Burg Ludwigstein e.V. All proceeds go entirely to financing the European Youth Week.