Altenberg
Highlight of the year: The crowning of the 10th Cookie King “Back to the Roots” – we are on the hunt for the classic Christmas biscuit. Requirements: Christmas cookies | 12 cookies | one variety per participant | ingredients freely selectable | decoration is possible Submission, including contact details and recipe, by 07/12/2026 at the Altenberg Tourist Information. So that the expert jury can enjoy and judge impartially, all cookies will be tasted anonymously. The main focus is on taste. But creativity, degree of difficulty and how well the baked goods fit the category “Classic Christmas Biscuits” also factor into the evaluation. All participants and the winner will be honored with a prize at the Altenberg Christmas Market on the third Advent Saturday, 12/12/2026. The jury wildcard for the 10th anniversary! Do you love cookies? Do you have a good sense for flavor? And have you always wanted to decide on the best Christmas baked goods together with a pastry chef, mayor, Santa Claus & co.? Then apply! Tell us why you, of all people, deserve this special jury seat and why you absolutely want to take part in the tasting. Send your application with your name and contact details to info@altenberg-urlaub.de or submit it directly to the Altenberg Tourist Information by no later than 15/11/2026. Everything compact for download -> [here.](https://www.altenberg.de/r/621807550?page=media%2Fdownload)
