Historic Christmas market at Wartburg Castle

The historic Christmas market at Wartburg Castle is a unique Advent experience that transports visitors into the fascinating world of medieval trade and almost forgotten crafts during the run-up to Christmas. Wartburg Castle in Eisenach, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, provides the romantic and incomparable backdrop for this special market on the first three weekends of Advent (Saturdays and Sundays). In the castle courtyards, numerous traders and craftsmen transport guests to another time: candle makers, glassblowers, garment masters, soap boilers, and herbalists offer their artistic, handmade goods for sale. The scent of punch, mead, and medieval food fills the cold mountain air. The atmosphere is characterized by historical entertainment: musicians, jugglers, and storytellers provide amusement. Visitors can also take a guided tour of the medieval palace or enjoy a fairytale view of the wintery Thuringian Forest from the south tower. Advent at Wartburg Castle is much more than a Christmas market—it is a lively journey through time in a festive atmosphere.