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The Thurn und Taxis Christmas market is Regensburg's only paid-admission Christmas market, held inside the grounds of the princely family's Schloss St. Emmeram, running annually since 2001 — November 20 through December 23, 2026, closed Totensonntag (Nov 22).
- Best for
- Visitors who want a premium, curated palace-grounds evening rather than a free, open town square — plan it as a special outing, not a quick stop.
- Booking urgency
- This is the one market in this year's lineup that charges admission — budget accordingly and check the official ticketing page for the current 2026 price before visiting.
A ticketed Christmas village inside the Thurn und Taxis palace grounds, with craftspeople and a princely Christkind.
Regensburg's most atmospheric market unfolds within the courtyards of the Thurn und Taxis family's Schloss St. Emmeram, where basket weavers, goldsmiths, and woodcarvers sell handmade goods against a backdrop of palace architecture lit by candlelight. Unlike most German Christmas markets it charges admission - prices climb on weekends - but the setting and the family's own Fürstliches Christkind appearances make it worth the ticket for a special evening out.
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- Local specialty
- A castle-grounds Christmas market at Schloss Thurn und Taxis — food and drink take a back seat to handmade goods from basket weavers, goldsmiths, and woodcarvers under candlelight.
- Pair it with
- Regensburg's Altstadt restaurants a short trip away for a full meal beyond the market stalls.
- Itinerary fit
- Admission runs €6.50–€13.50 for adults depending on the day (check the official ticket shop for the exact rate; women free Sunday evenings after 7pm), with appearances by the family's own Fürstliches Christkind — plan this as an evening-out splurge, not a quick stop.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Thurn und Taxis Christmas market cost money?
- Yes — unlike every other Bavarian Christmas market covered on this site, it charges admission. Adults pay €6.50–€13.50 depending on the day, children €3.50, under-6s enter free, and women enter free Sunday evenings after 7 p.m. — rates vary by day, so confirm before you go.
- Where is it held?
- Inside the grounds of Schloss St. Emmeram, seat of the Thurn und Taxis family, in Regensburg.
- Is it closed on Totensonntag?
- Yes — November 22, 2026, the same closure date as several other Bavarian markets this season.