Passau Christmas Market at the Cathedral
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Passau's Christmas market on the Domplatz suits river-cruise passengers and day-trippers who want stalls in front of St. Stephen's Cathedral, from 24 November to 22 December 2026; it ends two days before Christmas Eve.
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Passau Christmas Market at the Cathedral runs November 24, 2026 to December 22, 2026 · confirmed by the organizer (source)
Advent SundaysGaudete, 13 DecemberChristmas Eve
Dates and hours
- November 24, 2026 to December 22, 2026Confirmedsourcechecked Oct 10, 2026
Hours · Mon–Thu 10:00–20:00; Fri–Sat 10:00–21:00; Sun 11:00–20:00
Access and crowds
- Getting around
- The city says its accessibility information for the market is still being prepared in 2026.
Passau's market fills the Domplatz in front of the baroque St. Stephen's Cathedral, and the city runs it from Tuesday 24 November to 22 December 2026. Stallholders are chosen each year, and the tourist office lists painted baubles and nativity figures among the goods. At the food stalls, order Sengzelten, which the tourist office compares to tarte flambée.
Time your visit for noon between Wednesday and Saturday, when the cathedral holds midday organ concerts from 28 November to 19 December 2026. Tickets cost €6 and go on sale at the ticket hut in the cathedral courtyard from 10:00 on the day.
Worth knowing
- Buy the midday organ concert ticket at the Kassenhaus in the Dominnenhof from 10:00, because the allocation is limited.
Quick answers about Passau Christmas Market at the Cathedral
When is the Passau Christmas market in 2026?
The Passau Christmas market on the Domplatz runs from 24 November to 22 December 2026. It opens at 10:00 on weekdays and Saturdays and at 11:00 on Sundays.
Can you hear the Passau cathedral organ during the Christmas market?
Yes. St. Stephen's Cathedral holds midday organ concerts at 12:00 from Wednesday to Saturday between 28 November and 19 December 2026, for €6.
When does Passau Christmas Market at the Cathedral open in 2026?
Passau Christmas Market at the Cathedral opens on November 24, 2026 and closes on December 22, 2026. Those dates are confirmed by the organizer.
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