Illustrative photo Weihnachtsmarkt Burg Holtzbrinck, Altena, Germany 2026: Dates, Times & Visitor Info
The Weihnachtsmarkt Burg Holtzbrinck in Altena offers a magical winter experience from December 4th to 6th, 2026. Set against a historical backdrop, visitors can enjoy traditional crafts, festive music, and local culinary treats.
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 Nostalgic Beer Steam Train Ride 2026: Winter Journey Through the Emmental
The Nostalgic Beer Steam Train Ride 2026 takes a historic steam locomotive through the winter Emmental, with an onboard beer tasting and food. It departs from and returns to the Konolfingen depot.
Illustrative photo Krampuslauf Bad Gastein 2026: Traditional Krampus Parade in the Gastein Valley
The Krampuslauf in Bad Gastein takes place on December 5 and 6, 2026. Up to 100 traditional groups of Saint Nicholas, Krampus figures and angels parade through the towns of the Gastein Valley, and admission is free.
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Illustrative photo Rauriser Toifi 2026: Krampus Tradition in the Rauris Valley
On December 5, 2026, the Rauriser Toifi parade through the village of Rauris in SalzburgerLand together with St Nicholas, angels and the Einspeiber. This free, deeply traditional Krampus custom ends the evening at the market square.
Illustrative photo Living Nativity of Greccio 2026: The First Crib in History
In December 2026, Greccio brings back the historic reenactment of the very first nativity scene ever staged. Around the Franciscan sanctuary, several living scenes recreate the moment Saint Francis first brought the story to life here in 1223.
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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.
Illustrative photo Weihnachtsmarkt Borken-Weseke 2026 – Small Local Advent Market at St. Ludgerus Church Square
The Weihnachtsmarkt Borken-Weseke 2026 takes place on December 5 and 6 at the church square of St. Ludgerus Parish Church. Expect a small local Advent market with free admission, regional stalls and a cozy atmosphere.
Illustrative photo Fête des Lumières Lyon 2026 – Festival of Lights, Program & Visitor Guide
From 5 to 8 December 2026, the Fête des Lumières transforms Lyon into a glowing open-air museum. Four nights of free light installations by international artists illuminate the Old Town, the Presqu'île and the Fourvière Basilica. Admission free.
Illustrative photo Toxicator 2026 in Mannheim, Germany – Hardstyle & Hardcore Indoor Festival
Toxicator 2026 takes place on 5 December from 20:00 to 06:00 at the Maimarkthalle in Mannheim. The indoor festival features Hardstyle, Hardcore and Hardtechno across three floors and ranks among the biggest harder-styles events in southern Germany. Tickets from approx. €69.