Illustrative photo Dordrecht Christmas Market 2026 (Netherlands) – Decembermarkt Dates & Guide
The Dordrecht Christmas Market 2026 (Decembermarkt) takes place from 11 to 13 December around Grote Kerk, Grotekerksbuurt and Groenmarkt. Wooden chalets with gifts, food trucks and atmospheric lighting create a festive winter mood in the historic city centre. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo Haarlem Christmas Market 2026 in Haarlem, Netherlands – Dates, Highlights & Visitor Guide
The Haarlem Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 11 to 13 December in the historic city centre of Haarlem. With around 350 stalls on the Grote Markt and in the surrounding streets, it is one of the most popular traditional Christmas markets in the Netherlands. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo WinterWelVaart Groningen 2026 – Historic Ships, Lights & Winter Magic
WinterWelVaart Groningen 2026 takes place from 11 to 13 December in the historic A-kwartier. Around 20 illuminated historic ships, live performances, art and a cosy winter atmosphere make this free event one of the city’s most atmospheric winter highlights.
Illustrative photo Music on Snow Festival, Gastein, Austria 2026/2027: Dates, Tickets & Line-up
Music on Snow 2026/2027 in Gastein is the ski-opening live-music weekend at the Schlossalmbahn valley station in Bad Hofgastein. On 11 and 12 December 2026 the bill includes Pizzera & Jaus, folkshilfe, KARL and Paul Kalkbrenner; tickets are sold via oeticket and gastein.com.
Illustrative photo Sound of Gastein Festival, Bad Gastein, Austria 2026/2027: Winter Music, Ski Opening & Tickets
Sound of Gastein 2026 stages the Gastein Valley ski opening on 11–12 December at the Schlossalmbahn valley station. Stay in Bad Gastein, ski by day and see Austropop, alternative acts and Paul Kalkbrenner after dark. Tickets and stay packages are sold via oeticket and gastein.com.
Illustrative photo Burgweihnacht Brüggen 2026 – Christmas Market at the Historic Castle
Burgweihnacht Brüggen 2026 brings festive Christmas atmosphere to the historic castle. Over two Advent weekends in December, visitors enjoy crafts, mulled wine, music and family activities around Burg Brüggen. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo Oberlinger, Brandt, Mields & Ensemble 1700 2026: Italian Christmas at the Brucknerhaus Linz
The Italian Christmas concert with Matthias Brandt, Dorothee Mields, Dorothee Oberlinger and Ensemble 1700 takes place at the Brucknerhaus Linz in 2026. High baroque shepherd music meets reflective texts in a narrative Christmas program.
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Illustrative photo Beilstein Advent Market 2026 – Christmas & Artists Market in Beilstein, Germany
The Beilstein Advent Market 2026 takes place on Saturday, 12 December, at the Old School in Beilstein. Organised by the Stadtkapelle, this Christmas and artists’ market features crafts, mulled wine and live music. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo Weihnachtsmarkt Freckenhorst, Warendorf, Germany 2026: Dates, Program & Admission
Weihnachtsmarkt Freckenhorst 2026 is held on 12 and 13 December on the Stiftsmarkt in front of Stiftskirche St. Bonifatius. Around 15 wooden huts, live music and free admission make this two-day market a quiet Advent stop in Münsterland. Saturday 15:30–21:00, Sunday 11:00–19:00; details at www.freckenhorst.com.
Illustrative photo Vaduz Christmas Market – Dates, Program & Castle View
Experience the Vaduz Christmas Market on 12–13 December 2026. Enjoy an exclusive, quiet, and magical festive atmosphere right beneath the historic Vaduz Castle in the heart of the Alps.
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