Illustrative photo Lille Christmas Market 2026 – Place Rihour, Ferris Wheel & Guide
From Nov 18 to Dec 30, 2026, Lille's Christmas market at Place Rihour enchants visitors with 90 chalets, the sweet aroma of local pastries, and northern France's largest Ferris wheel on Grand'Place.
Illustrative photo Humboldt Forum Winter Market 2026 – Schlossplatz Lights & Crafts
The Winter Market at the Humboldt Forum in Berlin runs from 18 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, daily 11:00–22:00, on Schlossplatz, in the Schlüterhof and on the Spreeterrassen. Free entry; closed 22 November and 24 December. Crafts, historic rides, fire-tongs punch and laser shows on the palace façades – one minute from U5 Museumsinsel.
Illustrative photo Bonn Christmas Market 2026 – Dates, Program & Visitor Guide
From 18 Nov to 23 Dec 2026, the Bonn Christmas Market welcomes visitors to Münsterplatz. Set around the Beethoven monument, enjoy a musical market focused on live concerts, arts and crafts, and festive gastronomy.
Illustrative photo Kitzbüheler Advent 2026: Christmas Market in Kitzbühel's Old Town
The Kitzbüheler Advent 2026 runs from November 18 to December 27 in Kitzbühel's historic old town and Stadtpark. Admission to this long standing Advent market with crafts, live music and mulled wine stands is completely free.
Illustrative photo Bock Beer Tapping Brauerei Grasser Huppendorf 2026 – Cult Huppi Barrel Opening near Bamberg
The Bock beer tapping at Brauerei Grasser in Huppendorf takes place on 18 November 2026. Fans of the strong Huppi beer experience the traditional barrel opening in a cosy Franconian atmosphere. Free admission.
Illustrative photo Sternenadvent Zell am See 2026 – Magical Christmas Market by Lake Zell
Sternenadvent Zell am See 2026 enchants with romantic markets by Lake Zell in Elisabethpark and on the historic town square. Free admission, illuminated stars, regional specialities and the unique mountain-lake scenery make Advent in the ski resort unforgettable. Exact dates for the lake market are still to be announced.
Illustrative photo Beaujolais Nouveau Day 2026: The Young Wine Arrives in Lyon
On November 19, 2026, Lyon joins the rest of France in celebrating Beaujolais Nouveau Day, as bistros and wine bars open right at midnight to pour the first glass of the young new vintage.
Illustrative photo Kiel Christmas Markets 2026: Dates for Holstenplatz, Old Town and More
Kiel's Christmas markets open across several city center squares in 2026, including Holstenplatz, Alter Markt, Asmus Bremer Platz and Rathausplatz, between November 19 and December 30. Each location offers its own festive atmosphere with free admission.
Illustrative photo Geneva Christmas Market 2026: Noël au Quai by the Lake
The Noël au Quai Christmas market takes place from November 19 to December 24, 2026, on the Quai du Mont Blanc in Geneva. With free admission, visitors can enjoy artisan crafts, fondue, street food and a carousel right by Lake Geneva.
Illustrative photo Noël au Quai Geneva 2026: Christmas Market by Lake Geneva
Noël au Quai turns the Quai du Mont Blanc in Geneva into a free lakeside Christmas village from November 19 to December 24, 2026, with chalets, fondue and a carousel.
Illustrative photo Freiburg Christmas Market 2026 in Freiburg, Germany – Dates, Locations & Visitor Guide
The Freiburg Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 19 November to 23 December in Freiburg’s Old Town. More than 140 stalls at nine locations offer crafts, regional food and a festive atmosphere. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo Dortmund Christmas Market 2026 – Largest Tree, Dates & Visitor Guide
From 19 Nov to 30 Dec 2026, the Dortmund Christmas Market dazzles with over 250 stalls and its main attraction: the world's largest Christmas tree, standing an impressive 45 meters tall at Hansaplatz.