Berchtesgadener Weihnachtsschützen
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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