Kaltenberg Castle – Magical Advent 2026

It is probably the most unusual and atmospheric Christmas market that can be experienced at Kaltenberg Castle on all Advent weekends. Even from afar, you can see the castle grounds glistening in atmospheric colors.

However, the full magnificence of the enormous enchantment of lights that surrounds the castle and the forest is only revealed once you have reached the large entrance gate. There you are immersed in a magical fairytale world, inspired by the stories of the Brothers Grimm …

Simply magical!

Buy tickets online:

👉 Please check availability in the online store and book your tickets in advance—including the free tickets for children.
This will save you time waiting in line and is the only way to guarantee your admission.

A reserved allocation of tickets is available at the box office for people with 100% disability and their companions.

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Admission prices

On Saturdays and Sundays there are three ticket types – arriving early or late is cheaper than the Flex ticket. On Fridays a day ticket without time slots applies.

Early admission – entry during the first hour, stay as long as you like    Flex ticket – entry at any time until 30 min before closing    Late admission – entry from the early evening

1st Advent Weekend · 27 – 29 NovemberBest price
Day Early admission Flex ticket Late admission
Friday4:00 – 9:30 pm Day ticket €9.90Admission 4:00 – 9:00 pm · no time slots
Saturday12:30 – 9:30 pm €9.9012:30 – 1:30 pm €12.9012:30 – 9:00 pm €9.90from 6:30 pm
Sunday11:30 am – 8:00 pm €9.9011:30 am – 12:30 pm €12.9011:30 am – 7:30 pm €9.90from 5:30 pm
2nd Advent Weekend · 4 – 6 DecemberValue price
Day Early admission Flex ticket Late admission
Friday4:00 – 9:30 pm Day ticket €10.90Admission 4:00 – 9:00 pm · no time slots
Saturday12:30 – 9:30 pm €10.9012:30 – 1:30 pm €13.9012:30 – 9:00 pm €10.90from 6:30 pm
Sunday11:30 am – 8:00 pm €10.9011:30 am – 12:30 pm €13.9011:30 am – 7:30 pm €10.90from 5:30 pm
Weekends 3 – 5 · 11 – 27 DecemberPeak season
Day Early admission Flex ticket Late admission
Friday4:00 – 9:30 pm Day ticket €13.90Admission 4:00 – 9:00 pm · no time slots
Saturday12:30 – 9:30 pm €13.9012:30 – 1:30 pm €16.9012:30 – 9:00 pm €13.90from 6:30 pm
Sunday11:30 am – 8:00 pm €13.9011:30 am – 12:30 pm €16.9011:30 am – 7:30 pm €13.90from 5:30 pm

All prices apply to advance and online sales. At the box office a surcharge of €2.60 is added to the base price. Admission until 30 minutes before the grounds close.

↓ Complete 2026 price list (PDF)

Children ages 0 through 15 Admission: 0.00 €
A ticket must be purchased for entry to the grounds.

↓ Complete 2026 Price List (PDF)

Teens aged 16 to 17 pay a reduced price. On Saturdays and Sundays the Flex ticket applies (admission at any time).

Weekend Friday Sat / Sun (Flex ticket)
1st Advent Weekend27 – 29 November €5.00 €6.50
2nd Advent Weekend4 – 6 December €5.50 €7.00
Weekends 3 – 511 – 27 December €7.00 €8.50

No box-office surcharge for teens.

Visitors with a 100 % degree of disability (on presentation of their ID) and their accompanying person (“B” or “H” in the ID) receive reduced admission prices. On Saturdays and Sundays the Flex ticket applies (admission at any time).

Weekend Friday Sat / Sun (Flex ticket)
1st Advent Weekend27 – 29 November €5.00 €6.50
2nd Advent Weekend4 – 6 December €5.50 €7.00
Weekends 3 – 511 – 27 December €7.00 €8.50

No box-office surcharge. A reserved ticket contingent is available at the box office at all times for visitors with 100 % disability and their companions.

At a Glance – Details in the respective sections:

  • Children 15 and under: Free admission (ticket must be purchased)
  • Teens ages 16–17: reduced price; Sat/Sun as a Flex Ticket
  • People with a 100% GdB and one accompanying person: reduced fare; Sat/Sun as a Flex Ticket
  • Groups of 20 or more adults: Group rate, available only by phone or email
  • Early and Late Admission (Sat/Sun): cheaper than the Flex Ticket – see “Adults”

Box office: A surcharge of €2.60 on top of the base price—not applicable to children, teenagers, and people with disabilities.

↓ Complete 2026 Price List (PDF)

Group prices for 20 or more adults (per person, advance sales)

Weekend Friday Sat / Sun (Flex ticket)
1st Advent Weekend27 – 29 November €8.40 €10.90
2nd Advent Weekend4 – 6 December €9.20 €11.80
Weekends 3 – 511 – 27 December €11.80 €14.30

For 40 or more adults: 20 % discount on the adult rate – please enquire.

Group rates are available exclusively by phone at 01806 113311 or by e-mail to ritterturnier@schloss-kaltenberg.de – not in the online shop.

Note: Tickets at the box office cost €2.60 more than the corresponding online prices.

↓ Complete 2026 price list (PDF)

Important Notice for Bus Companies

Please note that due to local conditions, we can only provide a limited number of bus parking spaces.

Therefore, a bus parking space can only be assigned upon prior registration and subject to availability.

We ask bus companies to purchase their group tickets in advance by phone at 01806 113311 or by email and to obtain parking confirmation at the same time.

Without prior registration, we cannot guarantee a parking space for your tour bus.

→ Continue to all information for bus companies

When / Program

Friday, 27 November 2026
4:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Saturday, 28 November 2026
12:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Sunday, 29 November 2026
11:30 am – 8:00 pm

Friday, 4 December 2026
4:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Saturday, 5 December 2026
12:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Sunday, 6 December 2026
11:30 am – 8:00 pm

Friday, 11 December 2026
4:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Saturday, 12 December 2026
12:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Sunday, 13 December 2026
11:30 am – 8:00 pm

Friday, 18 December 2026
4:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Saturday, 19 December 2026
12:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Sunday, 20 December 2026
11:30 am – 8:00 pm

Saturday, 26 December 2026
12:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Sunday, 27 December 2026
11:30 am – 8:00 pm

Approach

Please use Schlossstraße 13, 82269 Geltendorf as your navigation address

From Augsburg:

Take the B17 to the “Klosterlechfeld” exit.
In Klosterlechfeld, exit the B17 and follow the signs to Geltendorf and Kaltenberg.

From Munich:
Take the A96 highway toward Lindau, passing Lake Ammersee.
Exit the highway at Windach. Follow the signs toward Eresing on County Road LL13.
Follow the main road through Eresing. In Eresing, turn left after 270 m toward Schwabhausen; after just under 4 km, turn right at the intersection toward Kaltenberg/Geltendorf. After about 4 km, you’ll reach Kaltenberg. Follow the signs to the designated parking areas.

Coming from Lindau:

Take the A96 to the Landsberg Ost exit and follow the signs toward Kaltenberg via Penzing and Schwabhausen.

During the event, Kaltenberg will be connected to the public transit system via the special route LVG 99.

Please note that this is a special service that is not operated by us and is subject to a fare.
MVV tickets or the Deutschlandticket are not accepted! The fare listed below must be paid in all cases. Tickets can be purchased on the bus.

Next station: Geltendorf

The Geltendorf train station is located a few kilometers from Kaltenberg and offers connections to the S-Bahn and regional trains.
More information about the S-Bahn: Link to MVV-Munich
More information about regional trains: Link to Bahn.de

Shuttle Bus Fares (MVV and Deutschlandticket are not valid here!):
Single-ride fare for adults: EUR 4.10
Single-ride fare for children (ages 6–14): EUR 1.90

DOWNLOAD Schedule

Shuttle Bus Schedule from Geltendorf

Parking is free of charge!
Sufficient parking spaces are available.

Our new ice rink in the arena is a real ice rink and is open to all visitors during the opening hours of the magical Christmas market.

For safety reasons, you may not bring your own ice skates. However, there is a skate rental service available for a feethat will reliably provide you with the right size.

Please note:

From Monday through Thursday, the ice rink is closed.

It is open always during regular market hours from Friday through Sunday as well as on the additional days it’s open after Christmas.

Skates are available in sizes 25–50. A limited number of skating aids are also available for the youngest skaters.
Skates can be rentedfor €5 per pair. The rental period is 1 hour. A fee of 2.50 € will be charged for each additional 10-minute period or portion thereof.

Children under the age of 10 must be supervised by a parent or legal guardian.

Whether you’re taking your first steps on the ice or trying out a pirouette or two—we hope you have a wonderful time ice skating at Kaltenberg Castle!

We recommend that you do not bring dogs to the Christmas market.
There are many visitors, including small children, on the grounds who may not be used to dogs or may be afraid of them.
Furthermore, fire shows, Perchten, music, and crowds on salted walkways do not provide an ideal environment for dogs. If you do decide to bring your dog, please keep it on a short leash.

Due to the many requests, here is the information: Vegan food is offered at many food stands.

Impressions

Culinary special: Cheese fondue menu in the Bräustüberl

Experience the winter cheese fondue special at the Schloss Kaltenberg Christmas market – a real highlight for gourmets! Enjoy a delicious cheese fondue served for at least four people in the festively decorated atmosphere of the Bräustüberl.

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