Illustrative photo Walhalla Festival 2026 in Neumünster, Germany – Metal & Medieval Rock Festival
The Walhalla Festival 2026 takes place on 12 December at the Holstenhallen in Neumünster, Germany. A one-day metal and medieval rock festival featuring bands such as Beyond the Black, Xandria and Grave Digger. Doors open at 14:00, tickets from approx. €77, camping available.
Illustrative photo La Chaux de Fonds Christmas Market 2026: Noël des Montagnes
The Noël des Montagnes Christmas market takes place from December 12 to 20, 2026 on the Place du Marché in La Chaux de Fonds, the UNESCO listed watchmaking town in the Swiss Jura. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo Weinfelden Advent Market 2026: Christmas Market in the Heart of Thurgau
The Weinfelden Advent Market 2026 takes place on December 12 and 13 in the old town. Local crafts, regional businesses and a live music stage create a festive atmosphere in the heart of Thurgau.
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Illustrative photo Zell Christmas Market 2026 – Alpine Christmas Magic in Zell am Ziller
The Zell Christmas Market 2026 takes place on 12 and 13 December at the music pavilion in Zell am Ziller. With regional delicacies, a petting zoo, carriage rides and Christmas music, it offers a reflective alpine atmosphere in the Zillertal Arena with free admission.
Illustrative photo Märchenhaftes Advents-Spectaculum Kamenz 2026 – Christmas Market in the Lessing City, Saxony
The Märchenhaftes Advents-Spectaculum in Kamenz takes place for the 21st time on 12 and 13 December 2026, on the grounds between the Malzhaus and the Museum der Westlausitz. Combining a fairy-tale Christmas market with medieval spectacle, fire shows and live craftsmanship, it is one of the most distinctive Advent events in Saxony.
Illustrative photo Santa Lucía Festival 2026 – Swedish and Canarian Traditions in Santa Lucía de Tirajana
The Santa Lucía Festival on 13 December 2026 in Santa Lucía de Tirajana unites Canarian and Swedish traditions. Highlights include the meeting of the two Lucias, the procession and the offering ceremony. Free admission.
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Illustrative photo Krampus Run Munich 2026: Date and Route Through the Old Town
The Krampus Run Munich 2026 takes place on December 13 through the Old Town. More than 300 Krampus figures and Perchten parade free of charge through the pedestrian zone to Marienplatz and the Christmas Market.
Illustrative photo Perleberg Christmas Market 2026: Festive Season in the Rolandstadt
The Perleberg Christmas Market 2026 takes place from December 16 to 20 on the Großer Markt and Kirchplatz in the historic old town. Admission is free, with crafts, mulled wine and a lively stage program.
Illustrative photo Christmas Market at the Zoo Neunkirchen 2026: Dates, Highlights and More Advent Markets
The Christmas market at Neunkirchen Zoo runs from December 17 to 20, 2026, on the zoo grounds with free admission. It is complemented by smaller Advent markets in Wellesweiler and Hangard.
Illustrative photo Weihnachtsmarkt Monheim 2026 – Traditional Christmas Market in the Historic Old Town
The Weihnachtsmarkt Monheim 2026 takes place from 17 to 19 December on the market square in the historic old town. Free entry, regional crafts, mulled wine and a musical programme await visitors on three cosy Advent days.