Castle Christmas Schlitz

The Schlitz Castle Christmas, an annual highlight in the picturesque town of Schlitz, takes place on all four Advent weekends and enchants visitors with its unique atmosphere. This Christmas market tradition, which has developed over decades, is characterized by a special attraction: the world's largest Advent candle. At 42 meters tall, created by huge red swaths of flag fabric enveloping the keep of the Hinterburg, and topped with a glowing candle flame, this candle is famous well beyond Schlitz's borders and is even listed in the Guinness Book of Records..

The historic market square, surrounded by an impressive ensemble of castles and picturesque half-timbered houses, provides an idyllic setting for the Christmas market. Organized by the city administration, the market is distinguished by a diverse program ranging from Christmas live music to children's entertainment and sales exhibitions. Visitors can stroll through the festively decorated lanes, enjoy traditional delicacies, and immerse themselves in a world of pre-Christmas joy.

A distinctive feature of the market is the opportunity to climb the keep and enjoy a breathtaking view over the market and the city. The market stalls, stretching across the market square, offer a wide range of goods and treats, from traditional Christmas specialties to regional products.

Apart from the market, the town of Schlitz, known for its historical heritage, offers many sights. Schlitz, a small town in the eastern part of the Vogelsberg district of Central Hesse, is known as the Romantic Castle Town due to its castles. There are five castles in Schlitz, and the so-called Castle Ring encloses the old town, situated on a hill, with its towers, manor houses, the town church, and numerous romantic half-timbered houses. The five castles are: the Vorderburg, the Hinterburg with the Hinterturm, the Ottoburg, the Schachtenburg, all integrated into the city wall forming the medieval city fortification, and the slightly outlying Schloss Hallenburg.

In summary, the Schlitz Castle Christmas is not just a Christmas market, but a festival for the senses that combines tradition, culture, and festive joy in the unique atmosphere of the historic town of Schlitz.

The Castle Christmas in Schlitz took place from Friday, 22. December to Saturday, 23. December 2023.