Illustrative photo Homburg Christmas Village 2026: Christmas Market at Christian Weber Square
The Homburg Christmas Village at Christian Weber Square opens from December 6 to 30, 2026. Admission is free, with festively decorated huts, a large ice rink and a daily stage program right in the heart of Homburg.
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 Nikolaussonntag Rheine 2026 – St. Nicholas Market, Parade & Shopping Sunday
On 6 December 2026 the Nikolaussonntag takes place in Rheine. The St. Nicholas market opens on the historic market square, shops welcome visitors from 13:00 to 18:00 and St. Nicholas traditionally arrives by boat on the Ems around 17:00 in the city centre. ---
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 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 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 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 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 Greiz Christmas Market 2026: Advent at the Palace Garden
The Greiz Christmas Market 2026 runs from December 9 to 13 at the Schlossgarten, featuring the largest Schwibbogen arch in eastern Thuringia against a classicist backdrop. On December 5, the nearby Rittergut Kleingera estate and the village of Gommla also host smaller but atmospheric Advent events.
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 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 Stendal Christmas Market 2026 – Festive Advent on the Market Square
The Stendal Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 10 to 13 December on the historic market square. Complemented by the crafts market in the town hall and the Kleiner Hüttenzauber from November to December, the Hanseatic city offers a cosy Advent atmosphere with free admission.