Germany is one of Europe's most diverse event destinations – from world-famous Christmas markets in Cologne, Nuremberg and Dresden to open-air music festivals and traditional folk celebrations like Oktoberfest. Whether in major cities like Berlin and Hamburg or charming small towns, you'll find a wide range of events throughout 2026/2027.
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Illustrative photo During the 2026 Advent weekends, Guteneck Castle enchants visitors with a historical Christmas market. Experience a romantic medieval spectacle featuring knights, jugglers, traditional crafts, and warming torches on the picturesque castle grounds in Bavaria.
Illustrative photo The Lindau Harbor Christmas Market (Nov 26 – Dec 20, 2026, Thu-Sun) is a fairy-tale market situated on an island in Lake Constance. Enjoy festive stalls, a magical fir forest, and mulled wine right on the promenade with breathtaking views of the snow-capped Alps.
Illustrative photo The Mainz Christmas Market 2026 runs from 26 November to 23 December in front of Mainz Cathedral on Marktplatz, Höfchen and Liebfrauenplatz. WinterZeit markets, the Neuwintermarkt and district Advent fairs complete the free programme in Mainz. An optional GlühWeinWalk ticket costs 26 euros.
Illustrative photo Experience the magical Ravennaschlucht Christmas Market (26 Nov – 20 Dec 2026) – nestled in the Black Forest directly under a giant illuminated stone viaduct. Features artisan crafts, regional food, and mandatory online tickets.
Illustrative photo The Amberg Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 26 November to 23 December on the market square in Amberg. Free admission, traditional stalls, live music and a family-friendly atmosphere await visitors in the historic old town. ---
Illustrative photo The Seligenstadt Christmas Markets 2026 invite you to enjoy festive hours with the atmospheric Advent market at the Benedictine abbey and the Living Advent Calendar. Experience traditional arts and crafts, regional mulled wine, and a daily cultural program in the historic old town.
Illustrative photo The Ambräusianum Bock Beer Tapping 2026 takes place on 26 November from 17:00 at Gasthausbrauerei Ambräusianum in Bamberg. Fresh house-brewed Bock, Franconian cuisine and authentic brewery atmosphere in the central old town. Free admission.
Illustrative photo The Christmas markets in Mühldorf am Inn 2026 feature the traditional Christkindlmarkt from 26 to 29 November around the Haberkasten and the Altstadtweihnacht from 3 to 20 December on the town square. Free admission, St. Nicholas, handicrafts and Bavarian specialities await visitors. ---
Illustrative photo The Reutlingen Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 26 November to 22 December around Marienkirche, at Albtorplatz and in Bürgerpark. With numerous stalls, mulled wine and a festive atmosphere, it offers a atmospheric Advent experience in Reutlingen’s city centre. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo The Saalfeld Christmas Market 2026 runs from November 26 to December 20 on Marktplatz Square, complemented by the Eiszauber ice rink and six small village markets in Obernitz, Unterwellenbach, Arnsgereuth, Schmiedefeld, Reichmannsdorf and Volkmannsdorf.
Illustrative photo Bad Driburger Adventsmarkt 2026: 26–29 November in the pedestrian zone on Lange Strasse at the Raiffeisen fountain. Free entry.
Illustrative photo The Christmas Market Kempten 2026 takes place from 26 November to 21 December on Rathausplatz in Kempten. Free admission, sparkling lights, handicrafts and regional treats make it one of the most beautiful markets in the Allgäu. ---