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Illustrative photo Magdeburg Christmas Market 2026 – Lights & Kaiser Otto in Magdeburg
The Magdeburg Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 23 November to 29 December on the Alter Markt and around the town hall. With the Kaiser Otto Palace, Ferris wheel, 50 mulled wine varieties and the large Lichterwelt, Magdeburg offers one of the most diverse Advent atmospheres in Saxony-Anhalt – with free admission.
Illustrative photo Bremen Christmas Markets 2026: Dates, Highlights and Tips
From November 23 to December 23, 2026, the Bremen Christmas Market and the Schlachte Zauber transform the city center and the Weser promenade into a festive setting around the Rathaus, the Roland statue and the Bremen Town Musicians. Additional neighbourhood markets, such as the Winterwald in the Ansgari Quarter, round out the offering.
Illustrative photo Stralsund Christmas Market 2026 – UNESCO World Heritage Advent in Stralsund
The Stralsund Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 23 November to 31 December in the UNESCO World Heritage Old Town. With locations on Alter Markt, in the town hall cellar, on Neuer Markt and at Johanniskloster it offers culture, crafts, an ice rink and medieval tradition with free admission.
Illustrative photo Hameln Christmas Market 2026 – Fairytale Christmas Market in Hameln, Germany
The Hameln Christmas Market takes place from 23 November to 30 December 2026 in the historic old town of Hameln. Around 60 chalets, a Ferris wheel, the Wish Amplifier and a fairytale atmosphere against the Weser Renaissance backdrop await visitors. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo Lucia Christmas Market 2026 – Scandinavian Advent at Berlin Kulturbrauerei
The Lucia Christmas Market 2026 fills the courtyards of the Kulturbrauerei in Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg from 23 November to 22 December with red-and-white stalls, glögg, Swedish fires and the Lucia festival on 13 December. Free entry, 15:00–22:00 on weekdays, from 13:00 at weekends. Official info: lucia-weihnachtsmarkt.de, Schönhauser Allee 36.
Illustrative photo Christmas Markets Osnabruck 2026 – Historic Market Dates, Tips & Attractions
The Historic Christmas Market in Osnabruck takes place from 23 November to 22 December 2026 daily from 12:00 to 21:00 in the old town. Free admission, the world’s largest music box, a historic carousel and the atmospheric setting between Town Hall and cathedral make it one of the most beautiful markets in northern Germany.
Illustrative photo Lübeck Christmas Market 2026: The Christmas City of the North
The Lübeck Christmas Market 2026 runs from November 23 to December 30 around the town hall and old town. Eleven distinct Christmas worlds turn Lübeck into the Christmas City of the North, all free to visit.
Illustrative photo Wismar Christmas Market 2026 – UNESCO World Heritage Christmas Magic in Wismar
The Wismar Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 23 November to 20 December on the historic market square of the UNESCO World Heritage city. Complemented by the Sternenwald at the Old Harbour, the art market in St. Georgen and the Seemannsweihnacht, Wismar offers a unique maritime Advent atmosphere with free admission.
Illustrative photo Weihnachten am Meer Wilhelmshaven 2026/2027 – Christmas Market by the North Sea
The Christmas market “Weihnachten am Meer” takes place from 23 November to 28 December 2026 at Valoisplatz in Wilhelmshaven. Free admission, festive lights, stalls and maritime atmosphere by the North Sea await visitors.
Illustrative photo Eutin Christmas Market 2026: Festive Magic at the Castle and Lights Trail
The Eutin Christmas market 2026 combines the classic market on the castle terraces, the free citywide Lights Trail (November 24, 2026 to January 3, 2027) and the Kiwanis Christmas market inside the castle (December 5 and 6). All three formats are free to attend.
Illustrative photo Bamberg Christmas Market 2026 – Dates, Program & Visitor Guide
From 24 Nov to 23 Dec 2026, the Bamberg Christmas Market welcomes visitors to the historic Maximiliansplatz. Experience a traditional Bavarian holiday atmosphere in the narrow streets of the Old Town, complete with Franconian specialties and festive lights.