Illustrative photo Salzwedel Christmas Market 2026 – Traditional Advent in the Hanseatic City
The Salzwedel Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 10 to 13 December on the market square at the Bürgercenter. Complemented by the craft market in the town hall and Advent at the Town Hall Tower, the Hanseatic city offers an authentic Advent atmosphere organised by local associations and schools with free admission.
Illustrative photo Waren Christmas Market 2026 – Winter Magic by Lake Müritz in Waren
The Waren Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 10 to 13 December on Neuer Markt in Waren (Müritz). With a goose raffle, regional specialities and festive atmosphere by Lake Müritz, it offers a cosy Advent highlight with free admission.
Illustrative photo Magic Mountain Festival, Zermatt, Switzerland 2026/2027: Dates, Tickets & Ski Music Weekend
Magic Mountain Festival takes place from 10 to 13 December 2026 in Zermatt, Switzerland: electronic music and art at Vernissage, Cervo and further venues, with skiing on the Matterhorn slopes by day. Tickets start at about EUR 31; multi-day passes and hotel packages are sold via Ticketcorner. Official site: magicmountainzermatt.ch.
Illustrative photo Weiherer Rauchbock-Anstich 2026 in Weiher (Viereth-Trunstadt), Germany – Dates & Guide
The Weiherer Rauchbock-Anstich 2026 takes place on 10 December at Brauerei-Gasthof Kundmüller in Weiher. From 11:00 the special smoked bock is served from the barrel, accompanied by Franconian food and evening music. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo Beats on Snow 2026/2027 – Ski and Electronic Festival in Saalbach
Beats on Snow 2026 runs from 10 to 13 December in Saalbach, Austria. The 2026/2027 winter edition pairs techno and house floors with skiing in the local ski circus. Current early-bird tickets start at EUR 150, with VIP passes listed up to EUR 290.
Illustrative photo Sonneberg Christmas Market 2026: Advent in the Toy Town
The Sonneberg Christmas Market 2026 runs from December 10 to 13 on Bahnhofsplatz Square. In this historic toy town, visitors can enjoy a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, a town hall turned advent calendar, and the museum Christmas event at the German Toy Museum.
Illustrative photo WinterWelVaart Groningen 2026 – Historic Ships, Lights & Winter Magic
WinterWelVaart Groningen 2026 takes place from 11 to 13 December in the historic A-kwartier. Around 20 illuminated historic ships, live performances, art and a cosy winter atmosphere make this free event one of the city’s most atmospheric winter highlights.
Illustrative photo Falkenstein Bornkinnelmarkt 2026 – Magical Christmas Market in Vogtland
The Falkenstein Bornkinnelmarkt brings festive magic to the Saxon Vogtland from December 11 to 13, 2026. Visitors can expect an authentic Christmas market with regional craftsmanship, traditional parades, and a cozy atmosphere in the heart of Falkenstein.
Illustrative photo Weilburg Christmas Market, Weilburg, Germany 2026: Dates, Light Tent and Palace Square
The Weilburg Christmas Market 2026 runs on 11–13 and 18–20 December on the baroque market square beside Weilburg Palace. Under a tent of lights, around 45 wooden huts offer crafts, mulled wine and a children’s carousel; admission is free. Add the wildlife-park market on 5–6 December and small district markets in Odersbach, Kirschhofen and Gaudernbach.
Illustrative photo Music on Snow Festival, Gastein, Austria 2026/2027: Dates, Tickets & Line-up
Music on Snow 2026/2027 in Gastein is the ski-opening live-music weekend at the Schlossalmbahn valley station in Bad Hofgastein. On 11 and 12 December 2026 the bill includes Pizzera & Jaus, folkshilfe, KARL and Paul Kalkbrenner; tickets are sold via oeticket and gastein.com.
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Illustrative photo Glueckstadt Christmas Market 2026 – Star Magic on the Elbe
The Glueckstadt Christmas Market 2026 occupies the third Advent weekend, 11–13 December, on the historic market square – free, small and backed by the town-wide Sternenzauber programme. Wooden huts, punch, a carousel, a living nativity and live music by the candelabra, plus the Elbe ferry to Stade. Official info: glueckstadt-tourismus.de.