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 The Brauneberg Advent Windows 2026 take place from 1 to 24 December daily from 6 pm in Brauneberg on the Moselle. A new window is opened each evening with a communal drink. The illuminated windows invite atmospheric walks through the wine village. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo From December 1 to 6, 2026, chocolART Tübingen brings Germany's largest chocolate festival to the historic old town, offering exquisite artisan treats, live chocolate art, and magical festive lights.
Illustrative photo Tom Gaebel & His Orchestra bring their A Swinging Christmas 2026 show to the Admiralspalast Berlin on December 1. Expect an evening of swing, American Christmas classics and a festive Las Vegas style atmosphere.
Illustrative photo The Templin Christmas Market 2026 turns the old town, still enclosed by its historic walls, into a festive winter wonderland. Admission is free, with mulled wine, handicrafts and music setting the Advent mood.
Illustrative photo The Guenzburger Altstadtweihnacht takes place from 2 to 5 December 2026 at Dossenbergerhof, with the St. Nicholas Market on 5 December on the market square. Both markets are free and feature handmade goods, regional specialities and a festive programme in the historic old town. ---
Illustrative photo Weihnachtsmarkt Steinfurt 2026 features the Nikolausmarkt in Burgsteinfurt from 2 to 6 December and the Borghorst Christmas Market from 11 to 13 December. Enjoy mulled wine, crafts and festive atmosphere in the historic old town with free admission.
Illustrative photo Adventskraemchen Rheda 2026: 2–6 December on Doktorplatz. Free entry, food extra.
Illustrative photo The Bad Langensalza Christmas Market turns the historic old town around Neumarkt Square into a festive half timbered scene on the second Advent weekend, complemented by the underground "Unter dem Pflaster" market.
Illustrative photo The Arnstadt Christmas Market 2026 turns the historic old town into a small Advent village from December 3 to 6. Alongside it, the popular Arnstadt Advent Windows open daily across the city from December 1 to 24.
Illustrative photo The Merseburg Castle Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 3 to 6 December in the historic cathedral-castle ensemble. With regional handicrafts, culinary specialities and a stage programme between castle and cathedral, it offers a unique Advent atmosphere with free admission.
Illustrative photo The Mittweida Christmas Market 2026 invites visitors to the historic market square from 3 to 6 December for a free stroll, with mulled wine, crafts and the popular Bergparade.
Illustrative photo The Tiefer Stollen Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 3 to 6 December at and in the visitor mine in Aalen-Wasseralfingen. With a mine train ride into the festively lit tunnels and a market above ground, it offers a unique Advent experience in Germany.