Two highlights of the Tölz year are just three weeks apart: the Leonhardi procession on 6 November and the Christmas market on the Marktstraße from late November. From the Schlossquelle in Königsdorf you're there in about 15 minutes.
Published 28 October 2026 · approx. 4 min read
Every year on the feast day of Saint Leonard, patron saint of horses and livestock, one of Bavaria's best-known horse pilgrimages winds through Bad Tölz. In 2026, 6 November falls on a Friday – ideal for a long weekend in the Tölzer Land.
Early in the morning the teams gather in the spa quarter. At around 9 am the procession sets off to the ringing of the town's church bells: across the Isar bridge, up the Marktstraße to Calvary Hill. There the magnificently decorated wagons drawn by teams of four horses circle the small Leonhardi Chapel, and horses and pilgrims are blessed. On the wagons sit families and local clubs in festive traditional dress – a sight you will only see like this in Upper Bavaria.
The Tölz Leonhardi procession is listed in Germany's national inventory of intangible cultural heritage and has been cherished for generations. Admission is free.
From Friday, 27 November 2026, the historic Marktstraße with its painted façades turns into one of the most atmospheric Christmas markets in Upper Bavaria. Around 50 wooden huts offer crafts, nativity figures, mulled wine, gingerbread and regional specialities. The market runs until Christmas Eve.
Admission is free. Programme and times may change at short notice – it's worth checking the town of Bad Tölz website before you go.
Combine the market with a walk up Calvary Hill, a detour to the wintry Isar or – if there's snow – a sledging trip on the Blomberg. The next day, take a trip to Lake Walchensee or the Franz Marc Museum in Kochel. More ideas in our Bad Tölz guide and our ideas for rainy days.
In the evening the wooden chalet awaits with underfloor heating and the scent of wood – or the apartment for two with a view of the garden.
See available dates for November and December and your direct price – no platform fee.