Illustrative photo Esslingen Medieval Market and Christmas Market 2026: Dates, Program and Tips
From 24 November to 22 December 2026, Esslingen's old town becomes a fully medieval themed Christmas market. Enjoy torch and fire performances, traders in historical costumes, hands on medieval activities and a classic Christmas market right alongside.
Illustrative photo Ludwigsburg Baroque Christmas Market 2026 in Ludwigsburg, Germany – Dates & Guide
The Ludwigsburg Baroque Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 24 November to 22 December on Marktplatz and Arsenalplatz in Ludwigsburg. With illuminated angels, around 150 stalls and Baroque atmosphere, it offers one of the most atmospheric Advent experiences in the region. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo Eutin Christmas Market 2026: Festive Magic at the Castle and Lights Trail
The Eutin Christmas market 2026 combines the classic market on the castle terraces, the free citywide Lights Trail (November 24, 2026 to January 3, 2027) and the Kiwanis Christmas market inside the castle (December 5 and 6). All three formats are free to attend.
Illustrative photo Eisenach Christmas Market 2026: Advent Below Wartburg Castle
The Eisenach Christmas Market 2026 runs from November 24 to December 22 on Marktplatz, free to enter and featuring a ferris wheel. On the three Advent weekends, the Historic Christmas Market at Wartburg Castle adds a medieval craft experience high above the city.
Illustrative photo Wolfenbüttel Christmas Market 2026 – Schlossplatz, Adventshof and Crafts in Lower Saxony
The Wolfenbüttel Christmas Market 2026 runs daily from 24 November to 23 December, 11:00 to 21:00, at the historic Schlossplatz in front of the city's Renaissance castle. Free entry, a craft market in the Kommisse and a cosy Adventshof on the river Oker make it one of Lower Saxony's most charming festive destinations.
Illustrative photo Weimar Christmas Market 2026: Advent in the Classical City
The Weimar Christmas Market 2026 runs from November 24 to January 3 around Marktplatz, Theaterplatz and Herderplatz. Crafts, an ice rink by the Goethe Schiller monument and smaller markets such as the Bauhaus Christmas Market round out the program.
Illustrative photo Adventszeit St. Markus 2026: Christmas Market in Hamburg Hoheluft
Adventszeit St. Markus in Hamburg Hoheluft runs from November 24 to December 22, 2026, on the churchyard of St. Markus. This free Christmas market focuses on regional products, music and a family friendly program.
Illustrative photo Canalettomarkt Pirna, Germany 2026: Christmas Market Dates, Stalls & Guide
The Canalettomarkt 2026 in the historic Old Town of Pirna offers a magical Christmas atmosphere featuring Saxon craftsmanship, regional delicacies, and a beautiful backdrop. The market even stays open after the holidays as a cozy Winter Market.
Illustrative photo Freiberg Christmas Market 2026 – Dates, Miner's Parade & Highlights
From November 24 to December 22, 2026, the Freiberg Christmas Market brings over 90 festive stalls to the historic Obermarkt. Experience authentic mining traditions, Ore Mountain crafts, and the spectacular torchlit Miner's Parade on December 5th.
Illustrative photo Weberglockenmarkt Neubrandenburg 2026 – Christmas Magic in the Four-Gate City
The Weberglockenmarkt Neubrandenburg 2026 takes place from 24 November to 20 December in the city centre. With stalls, rides and the Nikolausmarkt on 5 December at Hinterste Mühle, the Four-Gate City offers a festive and family-friendly Advent atmosphere with free admission.
Illustrative photo Sternschnuppenmarkt Wiesbaden 2026 – Shooting Star Christmas Market at Schlossplatz
The Sternschnuppenmarkt Wiesbaden takes place from 24 November to 23 December 2026 on Schlossplatz. It is complemented by the Children’s Shooting Star Market on Luisenplatz and the Biebrich Castle Christmas Market. Free admission.
Illustrative photo Halle Christmas Market 2026 – Advent Magic on Marktplatz & Hallmarkt
The Halle Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 24 November to 23 December on the Marktplatz, Hallmarkt, Domplatz and in front of the Ulrichskirche. With a fairy-tale forest, Finnish village and winter magic, Halle (Saale) offers one of Germany’s most traditional Advent atmospheres – with free admission.