Illustrative photo Charlottenburg Palace Christmas Market 2026 – Berlin Visitor Guide
The Christmas market at Charlottenburg Palace in Berlin runs 23 November to 27 December 2026 (closed Christmas Eve) with free admission. Façade light-mapping, 100-plus wooden huts in the cour d’honneur and gardens, carousels and punch – Berlin’s most romantic market, easy by U2 and bus M45.
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 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 Eckernförde Christmas Market 2026: Advent by the Baltic Sea
The Eckernförde Christmas Market 2026 runs from November 23 to December 30 around St. Nicolai Church in the Baltic Sea town of Eckernförde. Visitors can enjoy a wooden carousel, festive handcrafted goods and a family friendly program, all with free admission.
Illustrative photo Heidelberg Christmas Market 2026 – All Squares, Dates & Visitor Guide
The Heidelberg Christmas Market 2026 runs from 23 November to 22 December across six historic squares in the Old Town, from Bismarckplatz to Karlsplatz. With around 140 stalls, the enchanting Winterwäldchen forest, a castle-view ice rink and free admission, it is one of Baden-Württemberg's most celebrated Christmas markets.
Illustrative photo Lübeck Christmas Market 2026: The Christmas City of the North
The Lübeck Christmas Market 2026 runs from November 23 to December 30 around the town hall and old town. Eleven distinct Christmas worlds turn Lübeck into the Christmas City of the North, all free to visit.
Illustrative photo Munich Christmas Markets 2026 – Marienplatz & Tollwood
From 23 Nov to 24 Dec 2026, Munich offers the perfect mix: experience Bavarian tradition at the historic Christkindlmarkt on Marienplatz, and enjoy the colorful, bohemian flair of the Tollwood Winter Festival on Theresienwiese with its organic food and arts.
Illustrative photo Münster Christmas Markets 2026: Six Markets in the Golden Old Town
From November 23 to December 23, 2026, six Christmas markets fill the old town of Münster with festive charm. Around the golden lit Prinzipalmarkt, visitors will find arts and crafts, mulled wine and holiday concerts, all free to enter.
Illustrative photo Rostock Christmas Market 2026 – Northern Germany’s Largest Market
The Rostock Christmas Market 2026 runs 23 November to 22 December on Neuer Markt and along Kröpeliner Straße to Kröpeliner Tor – free entry, organised by Großmarkt Rostock GmbH. It is northern Germany’s largest Christmas market: Ferris wheel, fairy-tale world, food mile and winter fair. Add St Nicholas Church (26–28 November) and the Warnemünde seaside market.
Illustrative photo Dessau Christmas Market 2026 – Advent Market & Marienkirche in Dessau-Rosslau
The Dessau Advent Market 2026 takes place from 23 November to 23 December on the market square and is complemented by the atmospheric arts and crafts market in the Marienkirche from 8 to 13 December. Ice rink, light displays and free admission make Dessau-Rosslau a varied Advent destination in the Bauhaus city.
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 Christmas Markets in Brandenburg an der Havel 2026: All Dates and Highlights
Brandenburg an der Havel celebrates three Christmas markets in 2026: the large market at Neustädtischer Markt, the Weihnachtszauber in the historic old town and the quiet Advent market on Dominsel.