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.
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Illustrative photo Gouda bij Kaarslicht 2026: Candlelit Festival in the Old Town
Gouda bij Kaarslicht takes place on December 11, 2026, in the historic old town of Gouda. Thousands of candles light up the Markt as the great Christmas tree is switched on around 19:00, and admission is completely free.
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 Burgauer Schlossweihnacht 2026 – Christmas Market at the Margrave Castle
The Burgauer Schlossweihnacht 2026 takes place from 11 to 13 December at the Margrave Castle. Free admission, handicrafts, music and culinary specialties await visitors in the romantic castle courtyard.
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 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 Döbeln Christmas Market 2026 in Germany – Dates & Info
The 162nd Döbeln Christmas Market brings festive lights to the Niedermarkt and Breite Straße from December 11 to 13, 2026. Visitors can expect traditional Saxon crafts, delicious regional specialties, and the unique, atmospheric Star Forest.
Illustrative photo Falkenstein Bornkinnelmarkt 2026 – Magical Christmas Market in Vogtland
The Falkenstein Bornkinnelmarkt brings festive magic to the Saxon Vogtland from December 11 to 13, 2026. Visitors can expect an authentic Christmas market with regional craftsmanship, traditional parades, and a cozy atmosphere in the heart of Falkenstein.
Illustrative photo Moritzburg Schlossweihnacht 2026: Christmas Market by the Castle
The Moritzburg Schlossweihnacht runs from December 11 to 13, 2026, at the Markttreff by the castle parking area, right in sight of the Baroque palace. Visitors can expect regional traders, mulled wine and a program for the whole family, with free admission.
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 Glueckstadt Christmas Market 2026 – Star Magic on the Elbe
The Glueckstadt Christmas Market 2026 occupies the third Advent weekend, 11–13 December, on the historic market square – free, small and backed by the town-wide Sternenzauber programme. Wooden huts, punch, a carousel, a living nativity and live music by the candelabra, plus the Elbe ferry to Stade. Official info: glueckstadt-tourismus.de.