Christmas Market at Forchtenstein Castle

Every year thousands of visitors admire the sentimental advent market at Forchtenstein castle – and of course it will take place this year as well.
Stylish exhibitors offer handmade craft arts from the region and completely Europe at the festival decorated vault of the castle.
Opening hours
Friday, 28th of November | 15.00 - 20.00
Saturday, 29th of November | 13.00 - 19.00
Sunday, 30th of November | 13.00 - 19.00
| Programm 28. November | |
|---|---|
15.30 Uhr | Feierliche Eröffnung des Adventmarktes |
15.00 - 19.00 Uhr | KIDS -Weihnachtsbäckerei im Zwinger * |
15.00 -19.30 Uhr | KIDS -Weihnachtswichtel-Suche |
17.30 – 19.00 Uhr | Musik von „Orpheus" |
| Programm 29. November | |
|---|---|
13.00 - 18.00 Uhr | KIDS - Weihnachtsbäckerei im Zwinger * |
13.00 – 18.00 Uhr | KIDS - Walking-Act "Der Riesen-Lebkuchenmann |
13.00 – 18.30 Uhr | KIDS -Weihnachtswichtel-Suche |
13.30, 14.30 & 15.30 Uhr | Bläserensemble des Musikverein Forchtenstein |
14.00 & 16.00 Uhr | KIDS - Geschichtenzauber mit Friedrich Felix im Turmzimmer** |
17.00 - 18.30 Uhr | Musik von „Kaffeehausdisco“ |
| Programm 30. November | |
|---|---|
13.00 – 18.00 Uhr | KIDS - Weihnachtsbäckerei im Zwinger * |
13.00 – 18.30 Uhr | KIDS - Weihnachtswichtel-Suche |
13.30, 14.30 & 15.45 Uhr | Bläserensemble des Musikverein Forchtenstein |
15.00 & 17.00 Uhr | KIDS - Die Fürstin erzählt… im Festsaal *** |
15.30 Uhr | Lauf der „Neunkirchner Rauhnacht Teufeln“ |
17.00 - 18.30 Uhr | Musik von „ftm Trio“ |
*You can bake and decorate to your heart's content. Gingerbread dough, cookie cutters and lots of glitter balls are ready!
**The well-known storyteller recounts the heartwarming and amusing tale of ‘Trampel and the Christmas biscuits’.
***The Princess herself will tell you how Christmas was celebrated at the castle and what else she experienced in the run-up to Christmas! The one or other atmospheric or funny Christmas story is also told. Recommended for ages 5 and up
Guided tours during the Advent market
Experience the festive atmosphere of the Advent market and discover the history of Forchtenstein Castle at the same time.
During the market, we open our exhibition and offer our popular guided tours:
- Castle ticket with guided tour (in German and Hungarian): Discover the history of the castle.
- Treasury tour (in German and Hungarian): Admire valuable works of art and artefacts.
- Combined ticket: Purchase both tours at an enchantingly low price.
Secure your ticket online now; admission to the Advent market is included in the ticket price:
| Führungen am 28.11. | ||
|---|---|---|
Burg-Ticket mit Führung | 11.00 | |
13.00 | ||
15.00 | ||
17.00 | ||
18.00 | ||
19.00 | ||
Kombi-Ticket | 17.00 | |
18.00 | ||
Schatzkammerführung | 18.30 | |
19.00 | ||
| Führungen am 29.11. | ||
|---|---|---|
Burg-Ticket mit Führung | 11.00 | |
13.00 | ||
15.00 | ||
17.00 | ||
18.00 | ||
19.00 | ||
Kombi-Ticket | 17.00 | |
18.00 | ||
Schatzkammerführung | 18.30 | |
19.00 | ||
| Führungen am 30.11. | ||
|---|---|---|
Burg-Ticket mit Führung | 11.00 | |
13.00 | ||
15.00 | ||
17.00 | ||
18.00 | ||
19.00 | ||
Kombi-Ticket | 17.00 | |
18.00 | ||
Schatzkammerführung | 18.30 | |
19.00 | ||






