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 Tollwood Winter Festival Munich 2026: Christmas Market, Circus and Program
From 24 November to 23 December 2026, the Tollwood Winter Festival transforms Munich's Theresienwiese with free access to the Market of Ideas, organic street food, live music and three international circus productions in the Grand Chapiteau, followed by a grand New Year's Eve party on 31 December.
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 Bamberg Christmas Market 2026 – Dates, Program & Visitor Guide
From 24 Nov to 23 Dec 2026, the Bamberg Christmas Market welcomes visitors to the historic Maximiliansplatz. Experience a traditional Bavarian holiday atmosphere in the narrow streets of the Old Town, complete with Franconian specialties and festive lights.
Illustrative photo Esslinger Mittelaltermarkt & Weihnachtsmarkt 2026 – Medieval Christmas Market in Esslingen am Neckar
The Esslinger Mittelaltermarkt and Weihnachtsmarkt 2026 runs from 24 November to 22 December in the historic old town of Esslingen am Neckar. With around 180 stalls, over 500 programme highlights, live medieval crafts and free admission, it ranks among Germany's most spectacular and best-loved Christmas markets.
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 Country & Christmas Fair 2026 in Arcen, Netherlands – Dates, Highlights & Visitor Guide
The Country & Christmas Fair 2026 takes place from 25 to 29 November at Kasteeltuinen Arcen. This exclusive event with high-quality stalls, mulled wine and festive lighting continues the tradition of the earlier editions at Kasteel de Haar. Buy tickets online in advance.
Illustrative photo Stuttgart Christmas Markets 2026 – Dates, Tips & Highlights
The Stuttgart Christmas Market 2026 runs from 25 November to 23 December across Schlossplatz, Schillerplatz, Karlsplatz and Marktplatz. With over 250 stalls, the Finnish Christmas Village and free concerts it offers authentic festive atmosphere. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo Strasbourg Christmas Market 2026 – Christkindelsmärik Guide & Visitor Tips
Experience France's oldest Christmas market at <strong>Strasbourg's Christkindelsmärik</strong> from 25 November to 24 December 2026. Over 300 festive chalets, the iconic 30-metre <strong>Grand Sapin</strong> and Alsatian specialities await. Free entry for all outdoor markets.
Illustrative photo Jena Christmas Market 2026: Advent in the City of Light
The Jena Christmas Market 2026 runs from November 25 to December 22 around Marktplatz and Eichplatz. Alongside the free main market, visitors can explore the Historic Christmas Market at the old city wall and a lively family program on Eichplatz.
Illustrative photo Braunschweiger Weihnachtsmarkt 2026 – Christmas Market at the Cathedral and Burgplatz in Braunschweig
The Braunschweiger Weihnachtsmarkt 2026 runs from 25 November to 29 December around Dom St. Blasii cathedral and Burg Dankwarderode in the historic city centre. With 142 stalls, free admission, the legendary Mumme mulled wine and a full children's and cultural programme, it is one of Lower Saxony's most beloved Christmas markets.
Illustrative photo Quedlinburg Christmas Market 2026 – UNESCO Half-Timbered Magic in Quedlinburg
The Quedlinburg Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 25 November to 22 December on the historic market square of the UNESCO World Heritage city. With Advent in the Courtyards, the Living Advent Calendar and further formats, Quedlinburg offers one of the most original Advent atmospheres in Germany – with free admission.