Illustrative photo Speyer Christmas and New Year Market 2026/2027 in Speyer, Germany – Dates & Highlights
The Speyer Christmas and New Year Market 2026/2027 takes place from 23 November 2026 to 10 January 2027 along Maximilianstraße and in front of the Imperial Cathedral in Speyer. With its long season, craft market and light shows at the Altpörtel, it ranks among the special Advent experiences in Rhineland-Palatinate. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo Hanau Christmas Market, Hanau, Germany 2026: Dates, Stalls and Advent Calendar
The Hanau Christmas Market 2026 runs from 23 November to 22 December, daily 11:00–21:00, on Marktplatz in Hanau, Germany. More than 70 stalls, a Ferris wheel, a live stage and Hesse’s largest Advent calendar at Neustädter Rathaus form the free-entry heart of Hanauer Weihnachtszauber, joined by an artists’ market, Wintergold in the Fronhof and Advent markets in the city’s districts.
Illustrative photo Hildesheimer Weihnachtsmarkt 2026 – Christmas Markets in UNESCO World Heritage City Hildesheim
The Hildesheimer Weihnachtsmarkt 2026 runs from 23 November to 28 December across the historic Marktplatz and Platz An der Lilie. With around 60 stalls set against the backdrop of the Knochenhauer-Amtshaus and a direct link to Germany's oldest Christmas post office in Himmelsthür, it is one of Lower Saxony's most atmospheric Advent markets. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo Maritimer Engelkemarkt Emden 2026 – Christmas Market at the Ratsdelft in East Frisia
The Maritimer Engelkemarkt in Emden takes place from 23 November to 31 December 2026 (closed 24–26 December) along the historic Ratsdelft harbour and Stadtgarten. With illuminated museum ships, a towering Christmas pyramid and free admission, it is one of the most distinctive Christmas markets on the North Sea coast.
Illustrative photo Kassel Fairy Tale Christmas Market 2026 – Magical Advent in the Brothers Grimm City
The Kassel Fairy Tale Christmas Market 2026 runs from 23 November to 30 December (closed 24–26 Dec) daily from 11:00 to 20:00. Between Königsplatz, Friedrichsplatz and Opernplatz, visitors enjoy a magical Advent atmosphere with Ferris wheel, fairy-tale pyramid and the flying Santa – free admission and dedicated to the Brothers Grimm.
Illustrative photo Wismar Christmas Market 2026 – UNESCO World Heritage Christmas Magic in Wismar
The Wismar Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 23 November to 20 December on the historic market square of the UNESCO World Heritage city. Complemented by the Sternenwald at the Old Harbour, the art market in St. Georgen and the Seemannsweihnacht, Wismar offers a unique maritime Advent atmosphere with free admission.
Illustrative photo Magdeburg Christmas Market 2026 – Lights & Kaiser Otto in Magdeburg
The Magdeburg Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 23 November to 29 December on the Alter Markt and around the town hall. With the Kaiser Otto Palace, Ferris wheel, 50 mulled wine varieties and the large Lichterwelt, Magdeburg offers one of the most diverse Advent atmospheres in Saxony-Anhalt – with free admission.
Illustrative photo Celler Weihnachtsmarkt 2026 – Christmas Market in Celle's Historic Half-Timbered Old Town
The Celler Weihnachtsmarkt 2026 runs from 23 November to 27 December in Celle's stunning medieval half-timbered old town. With around 62 stalls, a spectacular light parade, a medieval market and free admission across 35 days, it is one of the most atmospheric Christmas markets in northern Germany.
Illustrative photo Stralsund Christmas Market 2026 – UNESCO World Heritage Advent in Stralsund
The Stralsund Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 23 November to 31 December in the UNESCO World Heritage Old Town. With locations on Alter Markt, in the town hall cellar, on Neuer Markt and at Johanniskloster it offers culture, crafts, an ice rink and medieval tradition with free admission.
Illustrative photo Schwerin Christmas Market 2026 – Stern im Norden Castle Guide
Schwerin’s “Stern im Norden” Christmas market runs from 23 November to 30 December 2026 across the old town around Altstädtischer Markt, the Pfaffenteich and Mecklenburgstraße. Free entry, closed 24 and 25 December. Ice rink, ferris wheel and castle views make this the state’s most cinematic Advent stop, with Advent im Hof, Höfische Weihnacht and wintersonnenWERKE as extras.
Illustrative photo Cottbus Christmas Market of a Thousand Stars 2026: Dates and Highlights
The Christmas Market of a Thousand Stars in Cottbus runs from November 23 to December 23, 2026, around the Altmarkt in the city center. More than 1000 Herrnhut stars, a 14 meter tall tree and a beautifully lit pyramid define this free market.
Illustrative photo Christmas Markets Mannheim 2026 – Wasserturm, Märchenwald and Kapuzinerplanken
Mannheim's 2026 Advent season features three distinct Christmas markets: the large traditional market at the Wasserturm water tower (23 November to 23 December), the family-focused Märchenwald fairy-tale forest at the Paradeplatz, and the curated craft market on the Kapuzinerplanken (until 24 December). All three markets are free to enter and open daily from 11:00 to 21:00.