Illustrative photo Michelstadt Christmas Market 2026 – Dates, Program & Visitor Guide
From 25 Nov to 23 Dec 2026, the Michelstadt Christmas Market enchants its visitors. Centered around the historic timber-framed Town Hall with its pointed towers, life-sized wooden figures and festive stalls create a magical toy village atmosphere.
Illustrative photo Reims Christmas Market 2026 – Dates, Champagne & Visitor Guide
From 25 Nov to 27 Dec 2026, the Reims Christmas Market enchants visitors with 150 chalets along the central promenades. Enjoy festive holiday magic, artisan crafts, and exclusive regional champagne tastings.
Illustrative photo Jena Christmas Market 2026: Advent in the City of Light
The Jena Christmas Market 2026 runs from November 25 to December 22 around Marktplatz and Eichplatz. Alongside the free main market, visitors can explore the Historic Christmas Market at the old city wall and a lively family program on Eichplatz.
Illustrative photo Country & Christmas Fair 2026 in Arcen, Netherlands – Dates, Highlights & Visitor Guide
The Country & Christmas Fair 2026 takes place from 25 to 29 November at Kasteeltuinen Arcen. This exclusive event with high-quality stalls, mulled wine and festive lighting continues the tradition of the earlier editions at Kasteel de Haar. Buy tickets online in advance.
Illustrative photo Goslar Christmas Market & Weihnachtswald 2026 – UNESCO Old Town in Advent Light
Goslar Christmas Market & Weihnachtswald 2026 runs from 25 November to 30 December in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Goslar in the Harz region. With around 70 stalls on the market square and the unique Christmas Forest of 60 illuminated pine trees at the Schuhhof, it ranks among northern Germany's most beautiful Advent destinations, with free entry at both locations.
Illustrative photo Stuttgart Christmas Markets 2026 – Dates, Tips & Highlights
The Stuttgart Christmas Market 2026 runs from 25 November to 23 December across Schlossplatz, Schillerplatz, Karlsplatz and Marktplatz. With over 250 stalls, the Finnish Christmas Village and free concerts it offers authentic festive atmosphere. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo Natale in Piazza Lugano 2026 – Christmas Market on Lake Lugano
Natale in Piazza Lugano takes place from 26 November 2026 to 6 January 2027 on Piazza della Riforma and in the city centre. With wooden stalls, gastronomic chalets and Mediterranean flair on Lake Lugano, the Christmas market in Ticino offers a unique atmosphere. It is complemented by Winterland Locarno, the artisans’ market in Ascona and the markets in Bellinzona.
Illustrative photo Rudolstadt Christmas Market 2026: Schillers Weihnacht Below Heidecksburg Castle
Schillers Weihnacht in Rudolstadt runs from November 26 to December 28, 2026 on the historic marketplace, with views of Heidecksburg Castle. A smaller Advent market also takes place at the castle itself, expected on December 5 and 6.
Illustrative photo Basel Christmas Markets 2026 – Four Markets in the Old Town
Basel Christmas Market 2026 is four separate sites, not one square: Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz (26 November–23 December, 11:00–20:30), Adväntsgass on Rheingasse, and the new Theaterplatz village (planned through 3 January 2027). Free entry, about 150 chalets, the Wanner tree and Kleinbasel fondue. Check lists on basel.com and bs.ch.
Illustrative photo Taksirat Festival Skopje 2026: Winter Festival for Rock, Electronic and Reggae
Taksirat Festival takes place from November 26 to December 7, 2026 across several venues in Skopje, most notably MKC. As the only major winter festival in Southeast Europe, it brings together rock, electronic music, pop and reggae.
Illustrative photo Saalfeld Christmas Market 2026: Advent in the Fairy Grottoes Town
The Saalfeld Christmas Market 2026 runs from November 26 to December 20 on Marktplatz Square, complemented by the Eiszauber ice rink and six small village markets in Obernitz, Unterwellenbach, Arnsgereuth, Schmiedefeld, Reichmannsdorf and Volkmannsdorf.
Illustrative photo Rheinfelden Winter Village 2026 – Advent on the Rhine
Feldschlösschen Winterdorf in Rheinfelden, Switzerland, is confirmed for 26–29 November 2026: a market in front of the brewery castle, free last season. Adventsfunkeln adds old-town lights, carriages and specialist fairs instead of one hut mile. Easy to pair with Liestal (10–13 December) and Basel.