Berchtesgaden Advent
The Market
Between the Royal Palace and the Collegiate Church, at the foot of the Watzmann: a small village of wood and light that opens its doors for six weeks every year.
~50
Huts
60+
Operators
70
Lanterns
Three squares, one market
The market stretches across Schlossplatz, Weihnachtsschützenplatz and the narrow streets in between. Short distances, a close-knit neighbourhood.
The market stretches across Schlossplatz, Weihnachtsschützenplatz and the narrow streets in between. Short distances, a close-knit neighbourhood.
60+ stallholders
Stall by stall
From regional mulled wine and hand-turned filigree tins to the Bosna sausages from the Bäcker brothers. Most of the stallholders have been taking part for years, many of them from the Berchtesgadener Land region.
Food
Drink
Crafts
Regional
70 lanterns
The Lantern Trail
From the Weihnachtsschützenplatz up to Kalvarienberg, along the Soleleitungssteg to the Chapel of the Beatitudes and back to the Schlossplatz. A circular walk that brings Advent to life — even for those who prefer to avoid the crowds.
2.1 km
approx. 45 mins
Panoramic views
Circular walk
4 Alpine markets
Alpine Advent
Berchtesgaden is part of a network of traditional Alpine Christmas markets — alongside the Wolfgangsee Advent in the Salzkammergut, the Salzburg Mountain Advent in the Großarl Valley and the Christmas market in Sterzing. Four towns, one promise: regional, time-honoured, authentic.
Berchtesgaden craftsmanship
Characters who live between the huts
Measuring one to two metres in height, these centuries-old motifs from Berchtesgaden folk art have been faithfully carved and painted. They are repositioned amongst the stalls every year — some visitors make a point of looking for them.
It’s best if you pop round.
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