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 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 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 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 Rostock Christmas Market 2026 – Northern Germany’s Largest Market
The Rostock Christmas Market 2026 runs 23 November to 22 December on Neuer Markt and along Kröpeliner Straße to Kröpeliner Tor – free entry, organised by Großmarkt Rostock GmbH. It is northern Germany’s largest Christmas market: Ferris wheel, fairy-tale world, food mile and winter fair. Add St Nicholas Church (26–28 November) and the Warnemünde seaside market.
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 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 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 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 Dessau Christmas Market 2026 – Advent Market & Marienkirche in Dessau-Rosslau
The Dessau Advent Market 2026 takes place from 23 November to 23 December on the market square and is complemented by the atmospheric arts and crafts market in the Marienkirche from 8 to 13 December. Ice rink, light displays and free admission make Dessau-Rosslau a varied Advent destination in the Bauhaus city.
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 Münster Christmas Markets 2026: Six Markets in the Golden Old Town
From November 23 to December 23, 2026, six Christmas markets fill the old town of Münster with festive charm. Around the golden lit Prinzipalmarkt, visitors will find arts and crafts, mulled wine and holiday concerts, all free to enter.