11 Magical German Christmas Markets Set in a Castle

Courtesy of Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg
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The pre-Christmas season is approaching, and in Germany that means festively decorated wooden huts will soon move onto the historical town squares across the country and enchant visitors with mulled wine, freshly roast almonds, handcrafted trinkets and cheerful song. What if you could experience an authentic German Christmas market in a castle? Well, you can. Several castles and palaces across the country open their doors for such festive events. Here is a list of 11 magical Christmas markets to add to your list.

Satzvey Castle, Mechernich

Market

© Mike Göhre / Burg Satzvey

Bensberg Palace, Bensberg

Market

Courtesy of Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg | sent via email

Katzenstein Castle, Dischingen

Katzenstein Castle, Germany
Courtesy of Burg Katzenstein

Courtesy of Burg Katzenstein | Courtesy of Burg Katzenstein

Hohenzollern Castle, Bisingen

Historical Landmark

Two people dressed as statues in a crowd of people outside Hohenzollern Castle, Germany
© Roland Beck / Burg Hohenzollern
The Christmas market on the grounds of the Hohenzollern Castle is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in Germany. As the ancestral seat of the Prussian Royal family, the castle still wows visitors with an ostentatious interior of gold, antiques, murals and frescos. In the midst of this splendour, vendors present handmade crafts, gifts and souvenirs as well as some culinary treats. Guided tours are not available, but make sure not to miss out on the treasure room and the chapel when you’re there.

Dates: December 1 – 3, 8 – 10
Fridays: 2pm – 8pm
Saturdays: 11am – 8pm
Sundays: 11am – 7pm

Cochem Castle, Cochem

Market

Cochem Castle, Germany
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Courtesy of Burg Cochem | sent via email

Wartburg, Eisenach

Market

© Sascha Willms / Wartburg-Stiftung | sent via email

Bückeburg Castle

Market

Bueckeburg Castle, Germany
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Courtesy Weihnachtszauber Schloss Bückeburg | sent via email

Merseburg Castle

Market

Merseburg Castle, Germany
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© Wolfgang Kubak / Schloss Merseburg | sent via email

Drachenburg Castle, Königswinter

Market

Drachenburg Castle, Germany
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© Foto Schloss Drachenburg GmbH / Michael Boland | sent via email

Bad Homburg Castle, Bad Homburg

Market

Bad Homburg Castle, Germany
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© Kur-und Kongreß-GmbH Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe | sent via email

Guteneck Castle, Guteneck

Market

Guteneck Castle, Germany
https://www.schloss-guteneck.de/presse/pressebilder

Courtesy of Schloss Guteneck | https://www.schloss-guteneck.de/presse/pressebilder

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