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. ---
Illustrative photo Yule Lads Bath in Mývatn – Iceland's Unique Christmas Tradition
On 6 December 2026, Iceland's 13 Yule Lads invite visitors to join them for their once-a-year bath at Earth Lagoon Mývatn starting at 4:00 PM. A Christmas market at Skjólbrekka and a Yule Lads visit at Dimmuborgir complete the most magical winter day in North Iceland.
Illustrative photo Bad Köstritz Christmas Market 2026: Small Advent Gathering
The Bad Köstritz Weihnachtstraum 2026 is a small Advent market run by the fire brigade and local Edeka store on its parking lot. Free admission, handmade crafts, mulled wine and a fire brigade vehicle display.
Illustrative photo Christmas Markets and Winter Events in Völklingen 2026
Instead of one large Christmas market, Völklingen offers several smaller Advent events in 2026, including the Völklinger Winterwelt ice rink and the neighborhood markets in Luisenthal and Fürstenhausen.
Illustrative photo Wintertainment 2026 in Vienna, Austria – Jazz, Global & Pop Winter Festival
Wintertainment 2026 takes place from 7 to 23 December at Theater am Spittelberg in Vienna. The festival offers high-quality evenings of jazz, pop, cabaret, variety and comedy in a cosy atmosphere – a cultured alternative during Advent. Tickets from around 18 Euro.
Illustrative photo Prima della Scala 2026 – The Prestigious Season Opening in Milan
The Prima della Scala on December 7, 2026, at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan is the most prestigious opera event of the year. Experience a historic and glamorous season opening filled with masterful music, high culture, and international society.
Illustrative photo Festa di Sant'Ambrogio 2026: Milan's Patron Saint Day and the Scala Season
On December 7, 2026, Milan celebrates its patron saint Sant'Ambrogio with the historic Oh Bej Oh Bej market around the Castello Sforzesco and the glittering opening night of the opera season at La Scala.
Illustrative photo Milan Christmas Market (Oh Bej! Oh Bej!) 2026 – Dates, Program & Guide
From 7 to 10 Dec 2026, Milan hosts "Oh Bej! Oh Bej!", its oldest Christmas market at Sforza Castle. Celebrating the city's patron saint, the event features around 400 stalls, historic charm dating back to 1510, local crafts, and culinary classics like Panettone and roasted chestnuts.
Illustrative photo Los Escobazos in Jarandilla de la Vera: Flaming Broom Festival 2026
On 7 December 2026, Jarandilla de la Vera turns into a sea of fire as locals gently strike each other with flaming brooms during Los Escobazos, followed by a nighttime procession honouring the Virgin of the Conception.
Illustrative photo Hallstatt Christmas Market 2026 – One-Day Lakeside Advent
On December 8, 2026, the one-day Hallstatt Christmas Market enchants visitors with its postcard-perfect lakeside setting. Enjoy a life-sized wooden nativity scene, traditional brass music, and regional treats on the idyllic Marktplatz.
Illustrative photo Mühlhausen Christmas Market 2026: Advent in the Historic Old Town
The Mühlhausen Christmas Market 2026 takes place from December 9 to 13 around Untermarkt, Kristanplatz and Bachplatz. Over five days, the historic old town offers crafts, food and a cultural program featuring concerts.
Illustrative photo Crafts Christmas Market Schloss Moyland Bedburg-Hau, Germany 2026
Crafts Christmas Market Schloss Moyland 2026: 9–13 December in Bedburg-Hau. Day ticket 10 euros, under 16 free.