Illustrative photo Christmas Markets in Hamburg City Centre 2026: A Complete Guide
Hamburg's city centre hosts six Christmas markets in 2026, running from mid November until just before Christmas around Rathausmarkt, Jungfernstieg, Gänsemarkt, St. Petri, Gerhart Hauptmann Platz and Spitalerstraße. All markets are free to enter and connected by an easy walk.
Illustrative photo HafenCity Christmas Market Hamburg 2026: Modern Advent at Überseeboulevard
The HafenCity Christmas market on Hamburg's Überseeboulevard offers a modern take on Advent with a cosy lounge, winter golf and a curling rink. Exact 2026 dates will be confirmed in late summer, though the market has traditionally run from mid November into early January.
Illustrative photo Humboldt Forum Winter Market 2026 – Schlossplatz Lights & Crafts
The Winter Market at the Humboldt Forum in Berlin runs from 18 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, daily 11:00–22:00, on Schlossplatz, in the Schlüterhof and on the Spreeterrassen. Free entry; closed 22 November and 24 December. Crafts, historic rides, fire-tongs punch and laser shows on the palace façades – one minute from U5 Museumsinsel.
Illustrative photo Bonn Christmas Market 2026 – Dates, Program & Visitor Guide
From 18 Nov to 23 Dec 2026, the Bonn Christmas Market welcomes visitors to Münsterplatz. Set around the Beethoven monument, enjoy a musical market focused on live concerts, arts and crafts, and festive gastronomy.
Illustrative photo Eppendorfer Weihnachtsbummel 2026: Christmas Market in Hamburg Eppendorf
The Eppendorfer Weihnachtsbummel opens from November 19 to December 30, 2026 on Marie Jonas Platz in Hamburg. This small, family friendly Christmas market offers free admission, punch at the Glühwurm hut and a program for kids and adults alike.
Illustrative photo Harburg Christmas Market 2026: Festive Magic at the Town Hall in Hamburg
The Harburg Christmas Market runs from November 19 to December 28, 2026 in front of the illuminated town hall in Hamburg. In early December, the nearby floating Santa market at the inland harbor adds a second free attraction close by.
Illustrative photo Ruedesheim Christmas Market of Nations 2026 – Program & Guide
From 19 Nov to 23 Dec 2026, the Christmas Market of Nations in Rüdesheim brings together over 20 cultures. Enjoy international delicacies, handicrafts, and festive lights across the historic Old Town and Drosselgasse.
Illustrative photo Saarlouis Christmas Market 2026: Dates, Program, Tickets
The Saarlouis Christmas Market 2026 turns the Kleiner Markt in this historic fortress town into a winter village with an ice rink and alpine hut, from mid November through December 23. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo Kiel Christmas Markets 2026: Dates for Holstenplatz, Old Town and More
Kiel's Christmas markets open across several city center squares in 2026, including Holstenplatz, Alter Markt, Asmus Bremer Platz and Rathausplatz, between November 19 and December 30. Each location offers its own festive atmosphere with free admission.
Illustrative photo Dortmund Christmas Market 2026 – Largest Tree, Dates & Visitor Guide
From 19 Nov to 30 Dec 2026, the Dortmund Christmas Market dazzles with over 250 stalls and its main attraction: the world's largest Christmas tree, standing an impressive 45 meters tall at Hansaplatz.
Illustrative photo Freiburg Christmas Market 2026 in Freiburg, Germany – Dates, Locations & Visitor Guide
The Freiburg Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 19 November to 23 December in Freiburg’s Old Town. More than 140 stalls at nine locations offer crafts, regional food and a festive atmosphere. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo Regensburg Christmas Markets 2026: Dates, Tickets & Complete Guide
The Christmas markets in Regensburg 2026 run from 19 November to 23 December and offer unique variety: the traditional Christkindlmarkt on Neupfarrplatz, the romantic market at Thurn und Taxis Palace, the Lucrezia arts and crafts market and the cozy Advent market by the Danube. Most markets are free; only Thurn und Taxis charges admission.