Berchtesgadener Weihnachtsschützen

Name: Berchtesgadener Weihnachtsschützen
Start: 2026-12-17
End: 2026-12-24
Location: Ortskern und umliegende Anhöhen

Historical festival · Berchtesgaden · 17–24 December 2026

When17–24 December 2026

WhereOrtskern und umliegende Anhöhen, 83471 Berchtesgaden

TypeHistorical festival

StateBavaria

Around a week before Christmas, the Berchtesgadener Weihnachtsschützen welcome the Christ Child with hand-held gun salutes. The custom is part of Bavaria's intangible cultural heritage; the highlight is the ceremonial firing on Christmas Eve.

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