Germany
Bamberg Christmas Market
Bamberger Weihnachtsmarkt
24 November – 23 December 2026
Source: bamberg.info · read 2 November
A free market on three squares in the pedestrian centre. Bamberg Tourism publishes 24 November to 23 December 2026.
The season
Monday to Thursday 09:30–20:00, Friday and Saturday 09:30–21:00, Sunday 11:00–20:00.
What to notice
- The tourism page names the three squares. You can walk them in one loop.
- It opens earlier in the morning than most markets, which suits a day on the way to Nuremberg.
What to eat and drink
Unless a sentence names its source, these are specialities associated with the city, not a confirmed menu for 2026. Stall lists change every season.
- Bamberg’s smoked beer, Rauchbier, is the local drink to know. Whether a stall pours it is a different question; the brewery taverns do.
Planning notes
- Go in the morning. By late afternoon the pedestrian streets are the market’s queue.
- The cathedral quarter is uphill and separate. See it in daylight, then come down to the stalls.
Getting there
Bamberg station is about 20 minutes on foot, or a short bus, from Maximiliansplatz.
When to go
A weekday morning in the first week of December, before continuing to Nuremberg.
Where to stay, and how to go
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Where to stay
Rooms in Bamberg — Booking.com
Search stays by the city name. Dates are filled only when this guide has a confirmed opening day.
Tours and experiences
GetYourGuide: Bamberg Christmas market
Walking tours and timed entries. Read the operator’s date before you book.
Viator: Bamberg Christmas market
A second catalogue of tours, in case the first has nothing on the days you travel.
