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.
Sun.
20.12.
15.00
Christmas Rifle Salute — 20.12.2026
Traditional Christkindlschießen (Christmas rifle salute) by the Weihnachtsschützen in the Berchtesgaden valley basin.
Sun.
20.12.
13.00
– 16.30
Children’s Face Painting at Children’s Advent — 20.12.2026
Children’s face painting at Children’s Advent in the Neuhausgarten.
Sun.
20.12.
14.00
– 14.30
Tower Trumpeters — 20.12.2026
From the tower of the collegiate church.
Mon.
21.12.
15.00
Christmas Rifle Salute — 21.12.2026
Traditional Christkindlschießen (Christmas rifle salute) by the Weihnachtsschützen in the Berchtesgaden valley basin.
Mon.
21.12.
15.00
Printing with Historic Blocks — 21.12.2026
At Museum Schloss Adelsheim for young and old. Children aged 6 and up when accompanied. Own fabrics welcome. No registration. The horse-drawn carriage runs to Schloss Adelsheim on Mondays.
Mon.
21.12.
13.30
Culinary Tour — 21.12.2026
NEW: Culinary tour of the Christmas market. Duration approx. 1.5–2 hours. Small tastings and interesting facts. Registration until 10 a.m. on the event day at info@berchtesgadener-advent.de. Meeting point: Weihnachtsschützenplatz.
Tue.
22.12.
15.00
Christmas Rifle Salute — 22.12.2026
Traditional Christkindlschießen (Christmas rifle salute) by the Weihnachtsschützen in the Berchtesgaden valley basin.
Tue.
22.12.
10.30
Market Tour through Berchtesgaden — 22.12.2026
Meeting point: AlpenCongress. No registration required.
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.
