Deutsche Zentrale für Tourismus e.V.
Hauptstraße, 74670 Forchtenberg
On the first Advent weekend, the historic old town of Forchtenberg transforms into a magical place filled with sparkling lights, delightful scents, and festive atmosphere. Romantic flair, delicious specialties, and a colorful program for young and old invite you to linger and enjoy.
Culinary treats: Crispy tarte flambée at the "Backhaus," sweet waffles at the "Würzburger Tor" in Untere Gasse, freshly brewed coffee and homemade cake at the Protestant community center, mulled wine, children's punch, and many other delicacies at the market stalls.
Handicrafts: Impressive blacksmithing and crafts in the town hall cellar, lovingly crafted unique items and gift ideas at numerous stalls.
Children's activities: Colorful carousel on the main street, branding art to participate in at the marketplace, high-quality toys from CHiLA toys, puppet theater in the town hall foyer:
- Daily at 3:00 PM: "The Cookie and Cake Monster"
- Daily at 4:30 PM: "The Witch Zitterknittel"
On Sunday at 1:45 PM, St. Nicholas and the Christ Child will arrive at the marketplace.
Musical program:
Saturday:
- 2:00 PM: Opening of the Christmas market by Mayor Michael Foss with musical accompaniment from the Forchtenberg Music Association at the marketplace
- 3:00 PM: Singing Association Wohlmuthausen, Marketplace
- Forchtenberg Music Association, Untere Gasse
- 3:30 PM: Forchtenberg Music Association, Märchenstraße
- 4:00 PM: Singing Association Wohlmuthausen, Untere Gasse
- 5:30 PM: Duo "Little Buttons," Marketplace
- AcoustasoniXs, Kirchgasse
- Singer Patricia Bartmann, Untere Gasse
Sunday:
- 11:00 AM: Brass Band Eberstal, Marketplace
- 11:30 AM: Forchtenberg Music Association, Untere Gasse
- 12:00 PM: Forchtenberg Music Association, Märchenstraße
- 1:00 PM: Choir pichorbello, Marketplace
- 2:00 PM: Violin Angel Mariola Pult, Untere Gasse
- 3:00 PM: Rolling Tones Forchtenberg, Marketplace
- 4:00 PM: AcoustasoniXs, Kirchgasse
- 4:30 PM: Vocal duo Michael Breitschopf & Fabian Michel, Marketplace
- Singer Eddy Danco, Untere Gasse
With the free bus shuttle, you can travel stress-free:
Line 1: Sindringen – Ernsbach – Forchtenberg
Line 2: Niedernhall – Weißbach – Forchtenberg
Line 3: Wohlmuthausen – Waldfeld – Forchtenberg // Muthof – Schleierhof – Büschelhof – Forchtenberg
Look forward to a diverse musical, cultural, and culinary offering, immerse yourself in the pre-Christmas spirit, and enjoy an unforgettable Advent weekend with family and friends in romantic Forchtenberg!