Erlangen Forest Christmas at the Schlossplatz

Every year in the run-up to Christmas, the castle square is transformed into a wintry forest with fragrant fir trees, a warm forest floor and a place with a unique atmosphere.

In the wide range of goods on offer, you are sure to find one or the other Gift Idea From handmade wooden toys to hand-blown Christmas tree decorations, there's plenty to discover in the wooden stalls.

The daily changing music program offers something for every taste. Whether rock, gospel, or traditional Christmas sounds, it's all here.

Erlangen Forest Christmas

  • Next date: 24 November – 24 December 2025
  • Countless fir trees and soft forest floor enchant the castle square
  • Varied stage program
  • Christmas tree market from 5 December 2025

Opening hours

Mon - Thurs: 10: 00 21 to: 00 pm

Fri - Sat: 10: 00 21 to: 30 pm

So: 11: 00 clock to 21: 00 clock

24.12 .: 10: 00 14 to: 00 pm

Further events in Erlangen's Christmas town