Augsburg - Christkindlesmarkt
Every year ...
Each year the opening ceremony provides
( Info ) one of the most impressive experiences
of the Augsburg Christkindlesmarkt.
The cozy atmosphere of the Augsburg
Christkindlesmarkt with more than 150 booths
against the background of Holl’s romantic
Renaissance city hall and the Perlach tower
originated as a gingerbread market in 1498.
Every year ...
The aroma of mulled wine is in the air,
bratwurst sizzle in front of Augsburg City Hall
and 24 children in angel costumes make music
standing in the windows of city hall.
Every year ...
The Augsburg Christkindlesmarkt ranks among
the most popular Christmas markets in Germany
and boasts approximately one million
visitors each year.
It’s no wonder for those who know that not
only is the angel performance a specialty of the
Augsburg Christkindlesmarkt, but in addition a
diverse program of events is presented during
the entire duration of the Christmas market.
OTHER ITEMS
Nativity scene at the Christkindlesmarkt
The heavenly post office: Right beneath the
huge Christmas tree children will find the
heavenly post office in Augsburg.
Christmas letters deposited here are delivered to
the addressee with a postmark from the city
Christkindl in Austria.
The heavenly post office is opened in Augsburg
from 11/26 through 12/24
| Mon. – Thurs. | 10:00 am – 8 pm | ||
| Fri. – Sat. | 10:00 am – 9 pm | ||
| Sunday | 10:00 am – 8 pm |
Coach ride
Stop at Christkindlesmarkt
Perlach tower
Fri. – Sun. 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm, you can climb
the stairs of the 70 meter high Perlach tower and
enjoy the view of the Christkindlesmarkt.
Another impressive view is available
from within the famous Goldener Saal
(golden hall) of city hall.
(daily 10:00 am – 6:00 pm)
