Illustrative photo Gera Fairy Tale Christmas Market 2026: A Storybook Advent
The Gera Fairy Tale Christmas Market 2026 runs from November 26 to December 23 at Marktplatz. Instead of a classic Christmas market, visitors find life sized fairy tale figures, a Christmas tree lit with 7,800 lights and a lively stage program for the whole family.
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 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.
Illustrative photo Christmas Market Schloss Guteneck 2026 – Dates, Program & Visitor Guide
During the 2026 Advent weekends, Guteneck Castle enchants visitors with a historical Christmas market. Experience a romantic medieval spectacle featuring knights, jugglers, traditional crafts, and warming torches on the picturesque castle grounds in Bavaria.
Illustrative photo Noël des Alpes in Annecy 2026 – Christmas Market, Program & Guide
Experience the "Noël des Alpes" Christmas market in Annecy from 26 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027. Enjoy French elegance, festive canal-side chalets in the "Venice of the Alps", alpine traditions, and magical winter lights.
Illustrative photo Neuruppin Christmas Market 2026: Festive Old Town in the Fontane City
The Neuruppin Christmas Market opens from November 26 to 29, 2026, in the historic old town of the Fontane city. Festive lights, handcrafted goods and a family program around the Klosterkirche and Neuer Markt create a warm holiday atmosphere.
Illustrative photo Bath Christmas Market 2026 – Dates, Program & Artisan Guide
From 26 Nov to 13 Dec 2026, the Bath Christmas Market enchants visitors around the Roman Baths with Georgian architecture and 100% local British craftsmanship. Enjoy festive lights, choirs, and unique artisan gifts.
Illustrative photo Mainz Christmas Market, Mainz, Germany 2026: Dates, Winter Markets and Visitor Guide
The Mainz Christmas Market 2026 runs from 26 November to 23 December in front of Mainz Cathedral on Marktplatz, Höfchen and Liebfrauenplatz. WinterZeit markets, the Neuwintermarkt and district Advent fairs complete the free programme in Mainz. An optional GlühWeinWalk ticket costs 26 euros.
Illustrative photo Lindau Harbor Christmas Market 2026 – Dates, Program & Visitor Guide
The Lindau Harbor Christmas Market (Nov 26 – Dec 20, 2026, Thu-Sun) is a fairy-tale market situated on an island in Lake Constance. Enjoy festive stalls, a magical fir forest, and mulled wine right on the promenade with breathtaking views of the snow-capped Alps.
Illustrative photo Greifswald Christmas Market 2026 – Hanseatic Advent Magic in Greifswald
The Greifswald Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 26 November to 21 December on the historic market square and the fish market. With the unique Advent church, the arts and crafts market in the town hall cellar and the market at the Pomeranian State Museum, Greifswald offers a atmospheric Hanseatic Advent season with free admission.