Late November to 23 December · on Maxplatz
Christmas market Bamberg – festive magic, a room around the corner.
Every Advent, Bamberg's Christmas market turns the old town into a village of mulled wine, Franconian treats and glittering lights. Our boarding house is 2 minutes on foot from the market on Maxplatz – after a Glühwein, just around the corner and you're in your room. Book direct, save 7% with code DIRECT7.
2 min to the market on Maxplatz
From the Franz-Ludwig-Straße boarding house it's 2 minutes on foot to the Christmas market on Maximiliansplatz. No car, no taxi, no freezing on the way home.
Quiet night, lively Advent
Mulled wine and the nativity trail by day, a quiet side street to sleep in by night. Private bathroom, fast Wi-Fi, self check-in around the clock.
Book early
Advent weekends are popular in Bamberg and sell out early. Plan ahead to secure the best rooms – with code DIRECT7, another 7% off.
What is Bamberg's Christmas market?
Under the motto 'magic of Christmas', Bamberg's Christmas market spreads across Maximiliansplatz (Maxplatz) in the heart of the old town. Wooden stalls with mulled wine, Franconian sausages, gingerbread and crafts, a large illuminated Christmas tree and weekend music programmes.
A Bamberg speciality is the nativity trail (Krippenweg): around 35 nativity scenes displayed by churches, shops and public squares across the old town – an atmospheric walk through the UNESCO World Heritage site in winter light.
When and where does it take place?
The Christmas market traditionally runs from late November to 23 December, daily through Advent. The exact 2026 dates are announced by the City of Bamberg in autumn. The main location is Maximiliansplatz; the nativity trail spreads across the old town between Grüner Markt, the cathedral and Little Venice.
From the Franz-Ludwig-Straße boarding house it's 2 minutes on foot to Maxplatz. From the TB 5 holiday apartment it's about 15 minutes, from the H4 old-town maisonette a few minutes – all walkable, no car.
Where to stay for the Christmas market?
For the shortest route to the market we recommend the rooms on Franz-Ludwig-Straße (2 min to Maxplatz). If you'd like your own kitchen and more space – for an Advent weekend with the family, say – choose the TB 5 holiday apartment or the H4 old-town maisonette with roof terrace. Find all stays with live availability via the button below.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Bamberg's Christmas market in 2026?+
Bamberg's Christmas market traditionally runs from late November to 23 December, daily through Advent. The exact 2026 dates are announced by the City of Bamberg in autumn.
Where does the Christmas market take place?+
The main location is Maximiliansplatz (Maxplatz) in the heart of the old town. In addition, the nativity trail with around 35 scenes spreads across the whole old town.
How far is BM Rooms from the Christmas market?+
From the Franz-Ludwig-Straße boarding house it's 2 minutes on foot to the market on Maxplatz, from the TB 5 holiday apartment about 15 minutes.
Should I book early?+
Yes, strongly recommended. Advent weekends are popular and sell out early. Booking directly through our website, we often have availability a bit longer than on the platforms.
Do I need a car?+
No. The market, the nativity trail and all the sights are walkable from our stays. Arriving by train is far more relaxed than by car.
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