{"id":1589,"date":"2020-10-19T11:52:50","date_gmt":"2020-10-19T09:52:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schloss-kaltenberg-weihnachtsmarkt.de\/bus-operator\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T11:16:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T09:16:29","slug":"bus-operator","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.schloss-kaltenberg-weihnachtsmarkt.de\/en\/bus-operator\/","title":{"rendered":"Bus operator"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><p>[vc_row type=&#8221;5&#8243; margin_top=&#8221;-50&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602676540394{margin-bottom: -50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<section class=\"wm-infos\" style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.6; font-size: 1rem; color: #222;\">\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\">Experience &#038; Atmosphere<\/h2>\n<p>For those who feel they\u2019ve outgrown fairy tales, there\u2019s a diverse entertainment program:<br \/>\nJugglers, stilt walkers, bards, contemplative brass musicians, alphorn players, Perchten, and spectacular fire shows<br \/>\ntransform the castle grounds into a stage of fantasy.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget <strong>Floki, the interactive snowflake<\/strong>, which reacts to visitors&#8217; piano playing with a light show, as well as our <strong>oversized Advent calendar<\/strong>, which offers new surprises every day.<\/p>\n<p>At the numerous market stalls, you\u2019ll find traditional handicrafts \u2014 not mass-produced goods, but lovingly crafted items,<br \/>\n\u2014that you can use to surprise your loved ones this Christmas.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s plenty to satisfy your appetite:<br \/>\na wide variety of food and drinks \u2014 both at the booths and in the <strong>tavern<\/strong> and the <strong>Kaltenberger Ritterschwemme<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>All of this\u2014combined with the enchanting atmosphere created by thousands of lights against the magnificent backdrop of Kaltenberg Castle \u2014 makes the Kaltenberg Christmas Market unique and one of the most atmospheric markets in the region<br \/>\nfor the young and the young at heart.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"margin: 2em 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">\n<h3>Important Information for Bus Companies<\/h3>\n<p>There are only a limited number of bus parking spaces available for tour buses this year.<br \/>\nUse is permitted <strong>only after prior registration<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Please purchase your group tickets <strong>in advance by phone at 01806 113311<\/strong> or by email, and be sure to confirm your bus parking space at that time.<\/p>\n<p>Buses that have not registered run the risk of not being able to find a parking space on the event grounds.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">As part of the registration process, you will receive:<\/span><br \/>\n\u2022 your group tickets,<br \/>\n\u2022 as well as a binding confirmation that a parking space has been reserved for your bus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Important Information for Unregistered Buses<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Buses that have not been registered run the risk of not being able to find a parking spot on the event grounds.<br \/>\nIn this case, the bus must find an alternative parking spot in the surrounding area on its own.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Directions &#038; Drop-off for Guests<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tour buses can drop off their passengers near the main entrance.<br \/>\nPlease allow plenty of time to find a parking spot if you have not received prior confirmation.<\/p>\n<p>We thank you for your support and look forward to welcoming your guests to the Fairytale Christmas Market.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"margin: 2em 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">\n<h2>Hours of Operation<\/h2>\n<p>This year, the <strong>Enchanting Christmas Market at Kaltenberg Castle<\/strong> will open its doors on all four Advent weekends (November 27\u2013December 20) as well as on the additional weekend of December 26\u201327, transporting visitors into a magical Christmas world at every turn.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 1em 0;\">\n<li><strong>Friday:<\/strong> 4:00 p.m. \u2013 9:30 p.m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday:<\/strong> 12:30 p.m. \u2013 9:30 p.m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunday:<\/strong> 11:30 a.m. \u2013 8:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Additional Weekend:<\/strong> Saturday, December 26 \u00b7 12:30 p.m. \u2013 9:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 27 \u00b7 11:30 a.m. \u2013 8:00 p.m.  <\/p>\n<hr style=\"margin: 2em 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">\n<h2>Groups &#038; Discounts<\/h2>\n<p>Groups of <strong>20 or more adults<\/strong> are eligible for our <strong>group rates<\/strong> (see table). Groups of <strong>40 or more adults<\/strong> receive <strong>a 20% discount<\/strong> on the adult rate\u2014please inquire. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Bus drivers<\/strong> ride for free, as do <strong>children 15 years old and younger.<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1.2em 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background:#f3f0ec;\">\n<th style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e0dcd5;text-align:left;\" colspan=\"3\">Group rates for groups of 20 or more adults \u2013 per person (advance purchase only)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#faf8f5;\">\n<th style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e0dcd5;text-align:left;\">Weekend<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e0dcd5;text-align:center;\">Friday<br \/><span style=\"font-weight:400;font-size:0.85em;\">, one-day ticket<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e0dcd5;text-align:center;\">Saturday &#038; Sunday<br \/><span style=\"font-weight:400;font-size:0.85em;\">-Flex Ticket, admission anytime<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e0dcd5;\"><strong>First Weekend of Advent<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"font-size:0.85em;color:#666;\">November 27\u201329<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e0dcd5;text-align:center;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;\">\u20ac8.40<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e0dcd5;text-align:center;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;\">\u20ac10.90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e0dcd5;\"><strong>Second weekend of Advent<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"font-size:0.85em;color:#666;\">December 4\u20136<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e0dcd5;text-align:center;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;\">\u20ac9.20<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e0dcd5;text-align:center;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;\">\u20ac11.80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e0dcd5;\"><strong>Weekends 3\u20135<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"font-size:0.85em;color:#666;\">December 11\u201327<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e0dcd5;text-align:center;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;\">\u20ac11.80<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e0dcd5;text-align:center;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;\">\u20ac14.30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1.2em 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background:#f3f0ec;\">\n<th style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e0dcd5;text-align:left;\" colspan=\"3\">Teens, ages 16\u201317 \u2013 per person (reduced rate)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#faf8f5;\">\n<th style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e0dcd5;text-align:left;\">Weekend<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e0dcd5;text-align:center;\">Friday<br \/><span style=\"font-weight:400;font-size:0.85em;\">, one-day ticket<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e0dcd5;text-align:center;\">Saturday &#038; Sunday<br \/><span style=\"font-weight:400;font-size:0.85em;\">-Flex Ticket, admission anytime<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e0dcd5;\"><strong>First weekend of Advent<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"font-size:0.85em;color:#666;\">November 27\u201329<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e0dcd5;text-align:center;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;\">\u20ac5.00<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e0dcd5;text-align:center;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;\">\u20ac6.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e0dcd5;\"><strong>Second weekend of Advent<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"font-size:0.85em;color:#666;\">December 4\u20136<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e0dcd5;text-align:center;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;\">\u20ac5.50<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e0dcd5;text-align:center;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;\">\u20ac7.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e0dcd5;\"><strong>Weekends 3\u20135<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"font-size:0.85em;color:#666;\">December 11\u201327<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e0dcd5;text-align:center;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;\">\u20ac7.00<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e0dcd5;text-align:center;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;\">\u20ac8.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1.2em;\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> All prices are for advance sales. Tickets purchased at the box office cost <strong>\u20ac2.60 more<\/strong> (excluding children, teens, and people with disabilities). Admission is allowed until 30 minutes before the venue closes.  <\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1.2em;\">Group rates are available exclusively by phone at<br \/>\n<a style=\"color: #8b0000; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"tel:01806113311\">01806 113311<\/a><br \/>\nor by email at<br \/>\n<a style=\"color: #8b0000; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"mailto:ritterturnier@schloss-kaltenberg.de\">ritterturnier@schloss-kaltenberg.de<\/a><br \/>\n.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 1.2em;\"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Eintrittspreise_Weihnachtsmarkt_2026-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f9d477;color:#091528;font-weight:700;padding:12px 18px;border-radius:4px;text-decoration:none;\">\u2193 Complete 2026 Price List (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bus parking<\/strong> is available.<br \/>\nWe strongly recommend that you register buses in advance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\">You may use the following images for your promotional materials:<br \/>\n<a style=\"color: #8b0000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"#\">DOWNLOAD IMAGES<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;5&#8243; margin_top=&#8221;-50&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602676540394{margin-bottom: -50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] Experience &#038; Atmosphere For those who feel they\u2019ve outgrown fairy tales, there\u2019s a diverse entertainment program: Jugglers, stilt walkers, bards, contemplative brass musicians, alphorn players, Perchten, and spectacular fire shows transform the castle grounds into a stage of fantasy. 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