Illustrative photo Colmar Christmas Market 2026 – Magical Festive Experience in Alsace
From 23 Nov to 29 Dec 2026, the Colmar Christmas Market enchants the historic old town and Little Venice with 6 distinct markets, half-timbered houses, and movie-set magic.
Illustrative photo Stralsund Christmas Market 2026 – UNESCO World Heritage Advent in Stralsund
The Stralsund Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 23 November to 31 December in the UNESCO World Heritage Old Town. With locations on Alter Markt, in the town hall cellar, on Neuer Markt and at Johanniskloster it offers culture, crafts, an ice rink and medieval tradition with free admission.
Illustrative photo Wismar Christmas Market 2026 – UNESCO World Heritage Christmas Magic in Wismar
The Wismar Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 23 November to 20 December on the historic market square of the UNESCO World Heritage city. Complemented by the Sternenwald at the Old Harbour, the art market in St. Georgen and the Seemannsweihnacht, Wismar offers a unique maritime Advent atmosphere with free admission.
Illustrative photo Schwerin Christmas Market 2026 – Stern im Norden Castle Guide
Schwerin’s “Stern im Norden” Christmas market runs from 23 November to 30 December 2026 across the old town around Altstädtischer Markt, the Pfaffenteich and Mecklenburgstraße. Free entry, closed 24 and 25 December. Ice rink, ferris wheel and castle views make this the state’s most cinematic Advent stop, with Advent im Hof, Höfische Weihnacht and wintersonnenWERKE as extras.
Illustrative photo Rendsburg Christmas Market 2026 – De lütte Wiehnacht Visitor Guide
De lütte Wiehnacht is Rendsburg’s free town Christmas market on Schiffbrückenplatz and Altstädter Markt, run by Rendsburg Tourismus + Marketing GmbH. The 2026/27 season is expected from late November to early January; exact dates were not yet official in September 2026. Come for the Stadtwerke SH ice rink, punch, citizens’ huts and Advent walks – a smart stop between Kiel and the coast.
Illustrative photo Bremen Christmas Markets 2026: Dates, Highlights and Tips
From November 23 to December 23, 2026, the Bremen Christmas Market and the Schlachte Zauber transform the city center and the Weser promenade into a festive setting around the Rathaus, the Roland statue and the Bremen Town Musicians. Additional neighbourhood markets, such as the Winterwald in the Ansgari Quarter, round out the offering.
Illustrative photo Meiningen Christmas Magic 2026: Advent in the Historic Old Town
Meiningen's Christmas Magic runs from November 23 to December 21, 2026 on the Marktplatz. About 30 huts, an 8 meter tall Christmas pyramid and an ice rink at the Heinrichsbrunnen fountain define Advent in this small theater town.
Illustrative photo Lucia Christmas Market 2026 – Scandinavian Advent at Berlin Kulturbrauerei
The Lucia Christmas Market 2026 fills the courtyards of the Kulturbrauerei in Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg from 23 November to 22 December with red-and-white stalls, glögg, Swedish fires and the Lucia festival on 13 December. Free entry, 15:00–22:00 on weekdays, from 13:00 at weekends. Official info: lucia-weihnachtsmarkt.de, Schönhauser Allee 36.
Illustrative photo Flensburg Christmas Market 2026: Nordic Charm on the Fjord
The Flensburg Christmas Market 2026 runs from November 23 to December 30 between Südermarkt and Nordermarkt. Nordic charm, Danish specialties and the famous Christmas pyramid make it one of northern Germany's most distinctive markets.
Illustrative photo Bremerhaven Christmas Market 2026: Dates, Program, Opening Hours
The Bremerhaven Christmas Market runs from November 23 to December 30, 2026 in the city center. Around the Große Kirche and Theodor Heuss Platz, visitors will find a free market with maritime flair, a sea of lights, and a program for the whole family.
Illustrative photo Altona Ottensen Christmas Market 2026: Dates, Program, Tickets
The Altona Ottensen Christmas market runs from November 23 to December 23, 2026, between Altona train station and Spritzenplatz. With around 40 huts, international street food and free admission, it is one of Hamburg's most authentic Christmas markets.
Illustrative photo Hildesheimer Weihnachtsmarkt 2026 – Christmas Markets in UNESCO World Heritage City Hildesheim
The Hildesheimer Weihnachtsmarkt 2026 runs from 23 November to 28 December across the historic Marktplatz and Platz An der Lilie. With around 60 stalls set against the backdrop of the Knochenhauer-Amtshaus and a direct link to Germany's oldest Christmas post office in Himmelsthür, it is one of Lower Saxony's most atmospheric Advent markets. Admission is free.