Illustrative photo Rendsburg Christmas Market 2026 – De lütte Wiehnacht Visitor Guide
De lütte Wiehnacht is Rendsburg’s free town Christmas market on Schiffbrückenplatz and Altstädter Markt, run by Rendsburg Tourismus + Marketing GmbH. The 2026/27 season is expected from late November to early January; exact dates were not yet official in September 2026. Come for the Stadtwerke SH ice rink, punch, citizens’ huts and Advent walks – a smart stop between Kiel and the coast.
Illustrative photo Meiningen Christmas Magic 2026: Advent in the Historic Old Town
Meiningen's Christmas Magic runs from November 23 to December 21, 2026 on the Marktplatz. About 30 huts, an 8 meter tall Christmas pyramid and an ice rink at the Heinrichsbrunnen fountain define Advent in this small theater town.
Illustrative photo Saarbrücken Christkindl Market 2026 – Festive Lights in Saarbrücken City
The Saarbrücken Christkindl Market 2026 takes place from 23 November to 30 December on St. Johanner Markt and Bahnhofstraße. With over 80 stalls, an Alpine hut, flying Santa Claus and the Christmas Garden in the Franco-German Garden, Saarbrücken offers a varied Advent atmosphere with free admission.
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 Fleetinsel Christmas Market 2026 – Maritime Advent Market in Hamburg
The Fleetinsel Christmas Market 2026 in Hamburg (23 November–23 December) is a small, maritime Advent market on the canals around Michaelisbrücke, between Stadthausbrücke and Rödingsmarkt. Free entry; mulled wine, stalls and historic-ship atmosphere in the city centre, yet calmer than the big main markets.
Illustrative photo Regensburg Christkindlmarkt 2026: Neupfarrplatz Christmas Market
The Regensburg Christkindlmarkt takes place from November 23 to December 23, 2026 at Neupfarrplatz. Around the historic Neupfarrkirche, visitors will find about 70 stalls with mulled wine, handicrafts and a daily stage program, all with free admission.
Illustrative photo Dinkelsbühl Christmas Market in Dinkelsbühl, Germany 2026: Dates, Program & Tips
The Dinkelsbühl Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 23 November to 22 December in the historic Spitalhof. Under the motto “Ihr Kinderlein kommet”, visitors can enjoy a charming stall village with arts and crafts, regional specialities and free admission in one of Germany’s most beautiful old towns. ---
Illustrative photo Frankfurt Christmas Market 2026 – Tradition on the Römerberg
The Frankfurt Christmas Market 2026 runs from 23 November to 22 December on the Römerberg and through the city centre. Over 230 stalls, half-timbered façades, Bethmännchen and hot apple wine – free entry.
Illustrative photo Schlachte-Zauber 2026 – Medieval Christmas Market on the Weser in Bremen
Schlachte-Zauber 2026 runs from 23 November to 23 December on Bremen’s Weser promenade (Schlachte): a medieval freebooter village, flame-grilled salmon, mead and free entry. Opening fireworks on 23 November at about 18:30.
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 Wittenberg Christmas Market 2026 – Advent in Lutherstadt Wittenberg
The Wittenberg Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 23 November to 29 December on the historic market square of Lutherstadt Wittenberg (closed on 24 and 25 December). Complemented by the clubs market, the Advent festival at the Lutherhof and the Market of Beautiful Things, the UNESCO city offers a unique Reformation-inspired Advent atmosphere with free admission.
Illustrative photo Flensburg Christmas Market 2026: Nordic Charm on the Fjord
The Flensburg Christmas Market 2026 runs from November 23 to December 30 between Südermarkt and Nordermarkt. Nordic charm, Danish specialties and the famous Christmas pyramid make it one of northern Germany's most distinctive markets.