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 Pankow Advent Market at the Heynhöfe 2026: Christmas Market in Berlin Pankow
The Pankow Advent Market at the Heynhöfe takes place on December 5 and 6, 2026 in Berlin Pankow. Admission is free, with daily changing stalls offering crafts, mulled wine and a cozy stage program.
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 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 Krampus Run 2026 in Austria: Dates, Traditions and Tips for Salzburg, Tyrol and Styria
Between mid November and early January, hundreds of Krampus runs take place across Salzburg, Tyrol and Styria, peaking on 5 and 6 December 2026. Expect fearsome masks, thundering bells and centuries old Alpine traditions, most of it free to watch.
Illustrative photo Christmas Market at Jagdschloss Grunewald 2026 – Fairytale Christmas Magic in Berlin
The fairytale Christmas Market at Jagdschloss Grunewald takes place on 5 and 6 December 2026 from 11 am to 7 pm. In front of Berlin’s oldest castle by the Grunewaldsee, visitors can enjoy handicrafts, living fairy-tale characters, live music and festive treats in a magical atmosphere.
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 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 Christmas Market in the Old Kurpark, Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany 2026: Dates, Program and Travel Tips
The Christmas market in the Old Kurpark in Bad Soden am Taunus takes place on 5 and 6 December 2026 (Sat 15:00–22:00, Sun 12:00–20:00). Around 80 wooden huts, a petting zoo, a nativity and brass music define this free-admission spa-park market. The Apfelschmiede Neuenhain farm Christmas market adds extra Advent weekends from 28 November 2026.
Illustrative photo Homburg Christmas Village 2026: Christmas Market at Christian Weber Square
The Homburg Christmas Village at Christian Weber Square opens from December 6 to 30, 2026. Admission is free, with festively decorated huts, a large ice rink and a daily stage program right in the heart of Homburg.
Illustrative photo Advent Market in Leonhardtstraße 2026 – Arts, Crafts & Neighbourhood Charm in Charlottenburg
On 6 December 2026 the Advent Market takes place on Leonhardtstraße in Berlin-Charlottenburg. The free arts and crafts market offers handmade unique items, local studios and culinary specialities in a relaxed neighbourhood atmosphere under old linden trees.
Illustrative photo Weihnachtsmarkt Attendorn 2026 – Traditional Christmas Market in Sauerland, Germany
Weihnachtsmarkt Attendorn 2026 takes place from 6 to 13 December on Alter Markt. Free admission, wooden huts, mulled wine, stage program and on 12/13 December the expanded Christmas town in Sauerland, Germany. ---