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AttractionLichterzug — the schoolchildren's lantern procession
A lantern procession of Nuremberg schoolchildren from the Hauptmarkt up to the imperial castle, led by the Christkind. In 2026 it takes place for the 76th time, on Thursday 10 December. It lasts one evening — if you want to see it, you have to be there on the day.
Wherefrom the Hauptmarkt up to the Kaiserburg castle
PlaceNuremberg — old town
Dates 202610 December 2026 (one evening)
Opening hours—
EntryFree to watch
Getting therestarts at the Hauptmarkt
OrganiserCity of Nuremberg
Other markets in the same place
- Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt — Hauptmarkt, 90403 Nuremberg
- Markt der Partnerstädte — the twin towns' market — Rathausplatz, 90403 Nuremberg
- “Original Regional” market — around St Sebaldus church, 90403 Nuremberg
- Handwerkerhof — the craftsmen's courtyard at the Königstor — Am Königstor, 90402 Nuremberg
Checked on 21 September 2026 against the organiser's official page. Dates, opening hours and prices can change; the organiser's page is what counts. Corrections to [email protected].