Illustrative photo Weihnachtsmarkt Augustdorf 2026 – Local Christmas Market in North Rhine-Westphalia
The Weihnachtsmarkt Augustdorf 2026 takes place on 5 and 6 December around the town hall. Around 35 stalls, handicrafts, mulled wine, Saint Nicholas and music await visitors. Admission is free. ---
Illustrative photo Weihnachtsmarkt Borken-Weseke 2026 – Small Local Advent Market at St. Ludgerus Church Square
The Weihnachtsmarkt Borken-Weseke 2026 takes place on December 5 and 6 at the church square of St. Ludgerus Parish Church. Expect a small local Advent market with free admission, regional stalls and a cozy atmosphere.
Illustrative photo Rauriser Toifi 2026: Krampus Tradition in the Rauris Valley
On December 5, 2026, the Rauriser Toifi parade through the village of Rauris in SalzburgerLand together with St Nicholas, angels and the Einspeiber. This free, deeply traditional Krampus custom ends the evening at the market square.
Illustrative photo Krampuslauf Bad Gastein 2026: Traditional Krampus Parade in the Gastein Valley
The Krampuslauf in Bad Gastein takes place on December 5 and 6, 2026. Up to 100 traditional groups of Saint Nicholas, Krampus figures and angels parade through the towns of the Gastein Valley, and admission is free.
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Illustrative photo Broicher Schlossweihnacht, Mulheim an der Ruhr, Germany 2026 – Medieval Christmas Market
Broicher Schlossweihnacht 2026: medieval Christmas market at Schloss Broich in Mulheim an der Ruhr on 5–6, 12–13 and 19–20 December. Tickets from 6 EUR.
Illustrative photo Broicher Schlossweihnacht, Mulheim an der Ruhr, Germany 2026 – Medieval Castle Christmas Market
Broicher Schlossweihnacht 2026 at Schloss Broich in Mulheim an der Ruhr: 5–6, 12–13 and 19–20 December. Medieval market with tickets from 6 EUR.
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Illustrative photo Rise Festival, Les Deux Alpes, France 2026/2027: Ski and Music Festival Dates, Line-up and Tickets
Rise Festival runs 5–12 December 2026 in Les Deux Alpes, France: a week of glacier skiing and electronic music across village and mountain stages. Official tickets and lift-pass packages are sold at rise-festival.com, with entry from about EUR 115.
Illustrative photo Living Nativity of Greccio 2026: The First Crib in History
In December 2026, Greccio brings back the historic reenactment of the very first nativity scene ever staged. Around the Franciscan sanctuary, several living scenes recreate the moment Saint Francis first brought the story to life here in 1223.
Illustrative photo Fête des Lumières Lyon 2026 – Festival of Lights, Program & Visitor Guide
From 5 to 8 December 2026, the Fête des Lumières transforms Lyon into a glowing open-air museum. Four nights of free light installations by international artists illuminate the Old Town, the Presqu'île and the Fourvière Basilica. Admission free.
Illustrative photo Fête des Lumières Lyon 2026 – Festival of Lights, Program & Visitor Guide
From 5 to 8 December 2026, the Fête des Lumières turns Lyon into the world's greatest open-air light art experience. Around 30 installations by international artists illuminate the city's squares, facades and rivers. Admission is entirely free.