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 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 Christmas Market in the Old Kurpark, Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany 2026: Dates, Program and Travel Tips
The Christmas market in the Old Kurpark in Bad Soden am Taunus takes place on 5 and 6 December 2026 (Sat 15:00–22:00, Sun 12:00–20:00). Around 80 wooden huts, a petting zoo, a nativity and brass music define this free-admission spa-park market. The Apfelschmiede Neuenhain farm Christmas market adds extra Advent weekends from 28 November 2026.
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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.
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.
Illustrative photo Yule Lads Bath in Mývatn – Iceland's Unique Christmas Tradition
On 6 December 2026, Iceland's 13 Yule Lads invite visitors to join them for their once-a-year bath at Earth Lagoon Mývatn starting at 4:00 PM. A Christmas market at Skjólbrekka and a Yule Lads visit at Dimmuborgir complete the most magical winter day in North Iceland.
Illustrative photo Christmas Markets and Winter Events in Völklingen 2026
Instead of one large Christmas market, Völklingen offers several smaller Advent events in 2026, including the Völklinger Winterwelt ice rink and the neighborhood markets in Luisenthal and Fürstenhausen.
Illustrative photo Nikolaussonntag Rheine 2026 – St. Nicholas Market, Parade & Shopping Sunday
On 6 December 2026 the Nikolaussonntag takes place in Rheine. The St. Nicholas market opens on the historic market square, shops welcome visitors from 13:00 to 18:00 and St. Nicholas traditionally arrives by boat on the Ems around 17:00 in the city centre. ---
Illustrative photo Weihnachtsmarkt Attendorn 2026 – Traditional Christmas Market in Sauerland, Germany
Weihnachtsmarkt Attendorn 2026 takes place from 6 to 13 December on Alter Markt. Free admission, wooden huts, mulled wine, stage program and on 12/13 December the expanded Christmas town in Sauerland, Germany. ---
Illustrative photo Homburg Christmas Village 2026: Christmas Market at Christian Weber Square
The Homburg Christmas Village at Christian Weber Square opens from December 6 to 30, 2026. Admission is free, with festively decorated huts, a large ice rink and a daily stage program right in the heart of Homburg.