Berchtesgadener Advent
Programme
Six weeks, music every day, and even more on many days. A rhythm you can rely on — with individual days that stand out.
Thu.
17.12.
15.00
Christmas Rifle Salute — 17.12.2026
Traditional Christkindlschießen (Christmas rifle salute) by the Weihnachtsschützen in the Berchtesgaden valley basin.
Thu.
17.12.
16.00
Punch and Judy Show — 17.12.2026
At Gasthaus Neuhaus. No registration required.
Fri.
18.12.
15.00
Christmas Rifle Salute — 18.12.2026
Traditional Christkindlschießen (Christmas rifle salute) by the Weihnachtsschützen in the Berchtesgaden valley basin.
Fri.
18.12.
17.00
Historic Night Watchman Tour — 18.12.2026
Meeting point: arcades at Schlossplatz. No registration required.
Fri.
18.12.
15.00
Reading with Ursulina Pittrof
Author Ursulina Pittrof reads from her novel „Schneeflocken über Berchtesgaden“, which is set during the Berchtesgadener Advent. Books will be sold and signed afterwards.
Sat.
19.12.
15.00
Christmas Rifle Salute — 19.12.2026
Traditional Christkindlschießen (Christmas rifle salute) by the Weihnachtsschützen in the Berchtesgaden valley basin.
Sat.
19.12.
10.30
Market Tour through Berchtesgaden — 19.12.2026
Meeting point: AlpenCongress. No registration required.
Sat.
19.12.
14.00
– 14.30
Tower Trumpeters — 19.12.2026
From the tower of the collegiate church.
For the Little Ones
Where Children Become Artists
At the painting workshop on Schlossplatz, children can paint their own wooden figures with color, brushes, and patience. Plus: the nostalgic carousel, the mini train, and the Christmas tree labyrinth with over 300 trees.
