Altenau Winter Market
With its small, decorated wooden stalls, the traditional winter market in the mountain town of Altenau invites visitors from December 18 through January 2. Every day from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., a varied program is offered alongside mulled wine and treats.
On December 31, from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., the popular open-air New Year’s Eve party will also take place. A highlight on New Year’s Eve is the traditional torchlight hike with the HZV Altenau. The hike begins at 9:00 p.m. at the Kurgastzentrum Altenau (Hüttenstraße 9) and ends around 10:30 p.m. at the HZV Altenau hiking meeting point by the bus parking lot. Torches can be purchased on site for a fee.
December 18, 2026: 4:00 p.m. Opening of the winter market
6:00 p.m. Festive beer tapping by the Altenau Brewery – free beer served to clubs and all visitors
5:30 p.m.: Live music with the Zackels
December 20, 2026: 4:00–6:00 p.m. Baking bread on a stick over a campfire with the Harzklub Altenau Branch e.V.
December 21, 2026: 4:00 p.m. Performance by the Altenau daycare kids, including decorating the Christmas tree together and singing Christmas carols
December 22, 2026: 6:00 p.m. Living Advent Calendar and reading of a Christmas fairy tale
December 24, 2026: 3:30 p.m. Barrel organ music with Ullrich Schäfers
4:00 p.m. Gift-giving for children with Santa Claus
December 26, 2026: 4:00–6:00 p.m. Baking bread on a stick over a campfire with the Harzklub Altenau Branch e.V.
December 27, 2026: 2:00 p.m. Winter hike with the Harzklub Altenau e.V.
Start: Hiking meeting point at the bus station in Schultal. Route subject to weather conditions. After the hike, there will be an opportunity to stop for refreshments at the Altenau Herb Park. Participation in the “SPICE QUIZ” is possible. Registration is requested: 05328 8020. The hike is free of charge.
6:00 p.m. Music with DJ Harzbeat
December 28, 2026: Starting at 4:00 p.m., barrel organ music with Ullrich Schäfers
6:00 p.m. Festive Christmas Concert 2026 – Don Cossack Choir Serge Jaroff at St. Nikolai Church, Altenau
December 29, 2026: 8:00 p.m. Show “The Best of Travesty Meets Musical Revue Show” at the Altenau Spa Guest Center
December 30, 2026: 4:00–6:30 p.m. Laser shooting at the Marktgarten, followed by an awards ceremony—in the afternoon, everyone ages 6 and up can test their marksmanship! The Altenau Shooting Club of 1525 e.V. invites you to the competition for the Winter Market Trophy. It’s worth participating!
6:00 p.m. Music with DJ TIWI
8:00 p.m. Christmas raffle drawing
December 31, 2026: Starting at 9:00 p.m. – Big New Year’s Eve party with DJ Harzbeat
9:00 p.m. Torchlight hike with Harzklub Altenau e.V. | Meeting point: Altenau Spa Guest Center, Hüttenstraße 9
January 2, 2027: Starting at 6:00 p.m. Closing party with DJ Tiwi
Free admission.
Subject to change!
On December 31, from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., the popular open-air New Year’s Eve party will also take place. A highlight on New Year’s Eve is the traditional torchlight hike with the HZV Altenau. The hike begins at 9:00 p.m. at the Kurgastzentrum Altenau (Hüttenstraße 9) and ends around 10:30 p.m. at the HZV Altenau hiking meeting point by the bus parking lot. Torches can be purchased on site for a fee.
December 18, 2026: 4:00 p.m. Opening of the winter market
6:00 p.m. Festive beer tapping by the Altenau Brewery – free beer served to clubs and all visitors
5:30 p.m.: Live music with the Zackels
December 20, 2026: 4:00–6:00 p.m. Baking bread on a stick over a campfire with the Harzklub Altenau Branch e.V.
December 21, 2026: 4:00 p.m. Performance by the Altenau daycare kids, including decorating the Christmas tree together and singing Christmas carols
December 22, 2026: 6:00 p.m. Living Advent Calendar and reading of a Christmas fairy tale
December 24, 2026: 3:30 p.m. Barrel organ music with Ullrich Schäfers
4:00 p.m. Gift-giving for children with Santa Claus
December 26, 2026: 4:00–6:00 p.m. Baking bread on a stick over a campfire with the Harzklub Altenau Branch e.V.
December 27, 2026: 2:00 p.m. Winter hike with the Harzklub Altenau e.V.
Start: Hiking meeting point at the bus station in Schultal. Route subject to weather conditions. After the hike, there will be an opportunity to stop for refreshments at the Altenau Herb Park. Participation in the “SPICE QUIZ” is possible. Registration is requested: 05328 8020. The hike is free of charge.
6:00 p.m. Music with DJ Harzbeat
December 28, 2026: Starting at 4:00 p.m., barrel organ music with Ullrich Schäfers
6:00 p.m. Festive Christmas Concert 2026 – Don Cossack Choir Serge Jaroff at St. Nikolai Church, Altenau
December 29, 2026: 8:00 p.m. Show “The Best of Travesty Meets Musical Revue Show” at the Altenau Spa Guest Center
December 30, 2026: 4:00–6:30 p.m. Laser shooting at the Marktgarten, followed by an awards ceremony—in the afternoon, everyone ages 6 and up can test their marksmanship! The Altenau Shooting Club of 1525 e.V. invites you to the competition for the Winter Market Trophy. It’s worth participating!
6:00 p.m. Music with DJ TIWI
8:00 p.m. Christmas raffle drawing
December 31, 2026: Starting at 9:00 p.m. – Big New Year’s Eve party with DJ Harzbeat
9:00 p.m. Torchlight hike with Harzklub Altenau e.V. | Meeting point: Altenau Spa Guest Center, Hüttenstraße 9
January 2, 2027: Starting at 6:00 p.m. Closing party with DJ Tiwi
Free admission.
Subject to change!
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Eligibility
Target Group Teenager
Target Group Adult
Target Group Family
Target Group the Elderly
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Price info
free of charge
