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 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 Bremerhaven Christmas Market 2026: Festive Lights by the Große Kirche
The Bremerhaven Christmas Market 2026 runs from November 23 to December 30 around the Große Kirche and Theodor Heuss Platz. With free admission, visitors can enjoy a Ferris wheel, light installations and a maritime atmosphere right in the heart of Bremerhaven.
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 Christmas Markets in Frankfurt (Oder) and Słubice 2026: All Dates and Highlights
Frankfurt (Oder) and neighboring Słubice, Poland, celebrate Advent together in 2026: cityWEIHNACHT on the market square, the Advent market in St. Marienkirche and the Christmas market on Plac Bohaterów in Słubice.
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 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 Karlsruhe Christmas Market 2026 in Karlsruhe, Germany – Dates, Highlights & Visitor Guide
The Karlsruhe Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 23 November to 23 December on Marktplatz and Friedrichsplatz. With Ferris wheel, Flying Santa, Children’s Land and the ice rink on Schlossplatz, the Christmas City of Karlsruhe offers a varied Advent experience. 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 Altona Ottensen Christmas Market 2026: Dates, Program, Tickets
The Altona Ottensen Christmas market runs from November 23 to December 23, 2026, between Altona train station and Spritzenplatz. With around 40 huts, international street food and free admission, it is one of Hamburg's most authentic Christmas markets.
Illustrative photo Eckernförde Christmas Market 2026: Advent by the Baltic Sea
The Eckernförde Christmas Market 2026 runs from November 23 to December 30 around St. Nicolai Church in the Baltic Sea town of Eckernförde. Visitors can enjoy a wooden carousel, festive handcrafted goods and a family friendly program, all with free admission.
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.