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Festive diversity: Christmas markets and Christmas markets in the Ammergau Alps

Oberammergau in winter
House facades in Oberammergau in winter
A decorated pine cone can be seen in front of an illuminated Christmas market stall.

The Ammergau Alps Nature Park, with its unique natural landscape and picturesque villages, offers a beautiful stay not only in summer but also enchants visitors during the Christmas season with its numerous Christmas markets. Immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere of the Ammergau Alps – here is an overview of the Christmas markets in the Ammergau Alps:

 

3. Saulgruber Forest Christmas

The Saulgrub Christmas market, organized by local clubs, takes place annually at the end of November to usher in the Advent season. It features various stalls and musical entertainment.

Location: at the Naturfreundehaus in Saulgrub

Date: November 22, 2025, from 4:00 PM 

 

Unterammergau Christmas Market

Here visitors will find handcrafted and homemade items, suitable for the Christmas season or for the rest of the year. 

Location: Wetz-Stoa-Stubn Unterammergau

Date: November 23, 2025, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

 

Altenau Advent Market

As every year, the village associations' Advent market takes place in the schoolyard on the first weekend of Advent. 

Location: in the schoolyard

Date: November 23, 2025, 18:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Further information

 

Oberammergau Christmas Market - The market with heart!

A traditional Christmas market that takes place every year around the church square in Oberammergau. All proceeds are used for good causes.

Location: Around the church square in Oberammergau


Date: 1st Sunday of Advent, December 30.11.2025rd, 10, 00:18 a.m. - 00:XNUMX p.m

Further information

 

Traditional Christmas market in Bad Kohlgrub

The traditional Bad Kohlgrub Christmas market has been held on the second Sunday of Advent for decades. The proceeds are donated. 

Location: Village square, 82433 Bad Kohlgrub


Date: 2st Sunday of Advent, December 07.12.2025rd, 15, 30:18 a.m. - 00:XNUMX p.m

Further information

 

Christmas craft market in Oberammergau:

Artists from the fields of woodcarving, pottery, glassblowing, ceramics, jewelry design, pewter casting, quill embroidery, porcelain painting, chamois beard making, reverse glass painting, watercolors, stylish greeting cards, elaborate embroidery, and valuable Christmas decorations will be on display. Visitors can even watch some of the artists at work.

Location: Ammergauer Haus, Oberammergau

Date: 3rd Advent weekend, December 13th and 14th, 2025 

Saturday 11:00 AM – 18:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM – 17:00 PM 

Further information

 

Christmas in the Brandstatt in Bad Bayersoien

Saint Nicholas has a little surprise in store for the young visitors. There will be plenty of delicious treats, including cookies, hot mulled wine, and much more. A live nativity scene will also be on display.
Of course, there are also many stalls selling homemade items.
The proceeds from the sale will benefit a social institution.

Location: in the Brandstatt, in bad weather in the Dorfstadel (Am Bauhof 6)


Date and Time: 3rd Sunday of Advent, December 14, 2025, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM


Further information

 

 

You can find a downloadable overview of all Christmas markets here.