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Illustrative photo Weihnachtswaldmarkt Wildwald Vosswinkel, Arnsberg, Germany 2026: Dates, Tickets and Forest Christmas Market
The Weihnachtswaldmarkt Wildwald Vosswinkel 2026 opens on 5–6 and 12–13 December from 10:00 to 20:00 in the Luerwald forest in Arnsberg, Germany. More than 50 artisans, storytelling hours, game feeding and fresh Nordmann firs make this one of North Rhine-Westphalia’s most unusual Christmas markets. Admission: 8 euros (adults), 4 euros (children 8–16), under 8 free.
Illustrative photo Ladberger Weihnachtsdorf 2026 in Ladbergen, Germany: Dates, Program & Visitor Tips
The Ladberger Weihnachtsdorf 2026 takes place on 5 and 6 December in Ladbergen, Germany. Free admission, traditional Eiserkuchen, mulled wine and a family-friendly program await visitors in the atmospheric Christmas village around Kirchplatz. ---
Illustrative photo Weihnachtsmarkt Bad Berleburg-Arfeld 2026 – Dates, Schedule & Info
The Weihnachtsmarkt Bad Berleburg-Arfeld takes place on December 5, 2026, from 11:00 AM to midnight in Arfeld. Enjoy a cozy festive atmosphere with local crafts and traditional treats.
Illustrative photo Marché de Noël Saint-Ursanne 2026 – Medieval Christmas Magic on the Doubs
The Marché de Noël Saint-Ursanne 2026 takes place on 5 and 6 December in the medieval centre of the town on the Doubs. Over 100 artisans, an old carousel and festive atmosphere make the weekend a special experience with free admission.
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.
Illustrative photo Pyramidenandrehen Gommla 2026: Christmas Pyramid Lighting near Greiz
On December 5, 2026, the large Christmas pyramid is ceremonially lit at the Wendeschleife in Gommla near Greiz. A small Christmas market with mulled wine, stollen and a children's program rounds out this village Advent event.
Illustrative photo Marché de Noël de Sion 2026: Christmas Market in the Heart of Valais
The Marché de Noël de Sion 2026 takes place from December 5 to 23 on the Place du Midi and in the Espace des Remparts in Sion. Around 80 craftspeople, free admission and the backdrop of the Valère and Tourbillon castle hills define the largest Christmas market in Valais.
Illustrative photo Trogen Advent Market 2026: Christmas Market in Trogen
The Trogen Advent Market takes place on December 5, 2026, on the Landsgemeindeplatz in Trogen in the Appenzell region. More than 40 stalls run by social institutions offer goods, and admission is free.
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Illustrative photo Weihnachtsmarkt Balve, Balve, Germany 2026: Dates, Free Entry & Program
Weihnachtsmarkt Balve 2026 (Adventszauber am Drostenhaus) takes place on 5 and 6 December around Drostenplatz in Balve. This compact Sauerland Christmas market offers free admission, festive wooden huts, live music and mulled wine in the historic town centre.
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.