{"id":12932,"date":"2025-11-26T18:00:13","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T17:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/career-mainfranken.com\/nicht-kategorisiert\/christmas-is-in-the-air-in-mainfranken-tips-for-the-weekend\/"},"modified":"2025-11-26T18:02:44","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T17:02:44","slug":"christmas-is-in-the-air-in-mainfranken-tips-for-the-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/career-mainfranken.com\/en\/news-events\/christmas-is-in-the-air-in-mainfranken-tips-for-the-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas is in the air in Mainfranken: Tips for the weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"
Discover Christmas markets in Mainfranken<\/h5>\n

It’s finally here: The first Christmas markets are opening their doors. The lights in the historic old towns, the scent of mulled wine, punch and roasted almonds, and with a little luck, maybe a bit of snow: During Advent, Mainfranken transforms into a true Christmas wonderland. To help you enjoy the weekend to the fullest, we’ve put together a few markets that can be visited from this weekend onwards. <\/p>\n

1. W\u00fcrzburg Christmas Market<\/strong><\/p>\n

The W\u00fcrzburg Christmas Market<\/a> starts on Friday, November 28th and runs until Tuesday, December 23rd. Hot drinks, Christmas items and other culinary specialties can be discovered at a total of 125 stands on the Upper and Lower Market Square and in Eichhornstra\u00dfe. Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 8:30 PM; Sunday 11 AM to 8:30 PM. <\/p>\n

2. Schweinfurt Christmas Market<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Schweinfurt Christmas Market<\/a> will take place this year from November 27th to December 23rd on the Schweinfurt market square and invites you to a cozy stroll around the market. In addition to lovingly handcrafted arts and crafts, a nostalgic children’s carousel and a children’s Ferris wheel, there are also roasted almonds, mulled wine, punch and other delicious specialties. Opening hours: Sunday to Wednesday, 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday to Saturday, 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM. <\/p>\n

3. Bad Kissingen Lichterglanz (Shimmering Lights)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Bad Kissingen Lichterglanz<\/a> will be ceremoniously opened on the market square on Friday, November 28th at 5:30 PM. Visitors can enjoy the scent of mulled wine, bratwurst and other pre-Christmas delicacies until Saturday, December 27th. Opening hours: Sunday to Wednesday, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday to Saturday, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM. <\/p>\n

4. Winterdorf (Winter Village) Ha\u00dffurt<\/strong><\/p>\n

The market square in the heart of downtown Ha\u00dffurt will be transformed from November 14th to January 6th into a Christmas Winterdorf<\/a>, where visitors can experience a cozy Advent season. Whether mulled wine, punch or culinary specialties: there is something for everyone here. Opening hours: Thursday to Sunday, 3 PM – 10 PM. <\/p>\n

5. Volkach Christmas Street<\/strong><\/p>\n

From November 28th to 30th, 2025, Volkach will be transformed into an atmospheric Christmas street.<\/a> Along the main street and on the market square, you will find lovingly decorated market stalls with handmade delicacies, festive decorations, arts and crafts and original gift ideas. Opening hours: Friday, 5 PM – 9 PM; Saturday, 2 PM – 9 PM; Sunday, 11 AM – 6 PM. <\/p>\n

6. Adventszauber (Advent Magic) Gem\u00fcnden a. Main<\/strong><\/p>\n

Around the festively decorated market fountain, the city glitters in the light on the first three Advent Fridays<\/a>. From 4 p.m., visitors can expect a colorful program of music, culinary delights and special surprises. Local clubs provide a diverse range of lovingly decorated stands. Artisans present handmade gifts – perfect for those who are still looking for original souvenirs. <\/p>\n

Image credits: Region Mainfranken GmbH<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>

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