Hier sehen Sie den Christkindlmarkt von oben

Advent in Altötting

Advent is a very special time of year in Altötting.

The Altötting Christmas Market

Liedertafel's Advent Singing

at St. Anne's Basilica

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Altötting Advent

The Best Time in the Heart of Bavaria

Hundreds of twinkling lights, contemplative music from the churches, the scent of Christmas on Kapellplatz: Advent is a very special time of year in Altötting. Every year during Advent, Altötting’s Kapellplatz is transformed into a pre-Christmas village, and the Altötting Christmas Market opens its doors. This year, the Grand Nativity Scene Exhibition—which takes place only once every five years—will once again be held in the Congregation Hall.

Advent in Altötting is perfect for a group outing. A visit to the Altötting Christmas market can easily be combined with an Advent concert or a guided tour of the town.

Altötting Christmas Market

Every year during Advent, the Altötting Christmas Market creates a very special atmosphere in the center of this pilgrimage town. The beautifully decorated stalls, the string lights and candles, and the scent of mulled wine, hot chestnuts, and cinnamon stars make every visitor’s heart beat faster.

The Altötting Christmas Market also owes its excellent reputation to the carefully selected offerings from vendors and market stallholders. From arts and crafts stalls, Christmas gifts, and craft supplies to culinary delights, visitors will find a wide and sophisticated selection.

Hours of operation, November 27 – December 20, 2026:

Monday through Friday: 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Admission is free!

Mark your calendars now: November 26 - December 19, 2027

Luftaufnahme vom Altöttinger Christkindlmarkt

Guided Tour

We offer a wide variety of guided tours. Here you’ll find the right tour for your group.

Guided tours for groups at group rates are available upon request at the tourist office.

Maximum group size: 20 people

For groups of more than 20 people, a second tour guide will be assigned.

Please contact the Tourist office: touristinfo (at) altoetting.de

Hier sehen Sie eine Gruppe am Glühweinstand

The Altötting Advent Singing in Alpine Style

A highlight of the pre-Christmas season is always the time-honored Altötting Advent Concert, held in the Alpine style. Well-known vocal and instrumental groups from Altötting, Salzburg, and the Bavarian Oberland will perform on Saturday, December 5, at 7:00 p.m. in the festively decorated St. Anna Basilica.

Hier sehen Sie die Alphornbläser beim Adventsingen

Tips for your visit in Altötting

Altötting is rich in artistic treasures that you can admire in its wonderful museums. Round out your visit to this pilgrimage town with a stop at one of Altötting’s museums.

Altötting Mechanical Nativity Scene

The mechanical nativity scene is the largest of its kind in Germany and depicts scenes from daily life in the Holy Land

Mechanische Krippe

Ein kleiner Weihrauchteil im Weihrauchmuseum in Altötting.

Altötting Incense Museum

How is incense made, what different varieties can be created, and what do they smell like? You can learn all this and much more here.

Incense museum

Eine Szene aus der Altöttinger Dioramenschau, die das Alltagsleben zeigt.

Diorama Exhibition

The history of the pilgrimage comes to life in the diorama exhibition at the Marienwerk in Altötting.

Diorama Show

Treasury with Pilgrimage Museum

At the Pope Benedict XVI House, you'll find numerous treasures and highlights from the pilgrimage to Altötting.

The Treasure Chamber

Das Jerusalem Panoram in Altötting von innen.

Jerusalem Panorama

Take a journey through time to the origins of Christianity at the Jerusalem Panorama: The Crucifixion of Christ.

Jerusalem Panorama