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 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.
Illustrative photo The Oschatz Christmas Market 2026 runs from December 3 to 6 on the Neumarkt square. Visitors can enjoy the traditional stollen cutting, a stage program and a visit from Santa Claus, with free admission.
Illustrative photo Weihnachtsmarkt Epe 2026 takes place from 4 to 6 December on the festival ground at Ahauser Straße and along Merschstraße in Gronau-Epe. The free local Advent market features decorated stalls, regional products and festive atmosphere. ---
Illustrative photo The free Miltenberg Christmas Market 2026 takes place on three Advent weekends (4–6, 11–13 and 18–20 December) in the historic half-timbered old town. Enjoy mulled wine, arts and crafts and live music at the Old Town Hall, Schnatterloch square and Mildenburg Castle courtyard.
Illustrative photo The Wertinger Schlossweihnacht 2026 takes place on the second and third Advent weekends in the garden of Pappenheim Castle. Free admission, Castle Angel, fairy tales and regional specialties await visitors.
Illustrative photo The Güstrow Christmas Market 2026 (Advent on the Market) takes place on the historic market square in front of the town hall. With an ice stock track, mulled wine parties, family days and regional specialities, the Barlach City offers a cosy Advent atmosphere. Exact dates will be announced; admission is free.
Illustrative photo The Lauenburg Christmas Market around the castle and Schlossturm is the town’s free three-day hillside fair on the Elbe, run by the WVL. It traditionally falls on the second Advent weekend; 2026 dates were not yet official in September. Frau Holle, fairy-tale figures, the Advent light and decorated Elbstraße make Lauenburg a atmospheric stop between Hamburg and Lüneburg.
Illustrative photo From December 4 to 6, 2026, the courtyard of Burg Storkow turns into a festive Christmas market with twinkling lights, a stage program and regional treats. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo The Rheinsberg Christmas Market takes place from December 4 to 6, 2026, on Kirchplatz in the historic old town. Regional stalls, mulled wine and a stage program bring festive cheer near Rheinsberg Palace, and admission is free.
Illustrative photo The Füssen Advent Market 2026 takes place from 4–6 and 11–13 December at the baroque Klosterhof St. Mang in Fussen. Free admission, romantic atmosphere, crafts and mulled wine await visitors in a historic setting. ---
Illustrative photo The St. Wendel Christmas and Medieval Market takes place from December 4 to 13, 2026 in the historic old town around the town hall and basilica. With around 150 stalls, a lively medieval market in the Mott area and festive lighting, it ranks among the most beautiful Christmas markets in Saarland, and admission is free.
Illustrative photo The Sternschnuppenmarkt in Emsdetten runs from 4 to 6 December 2026 in the city centre around St. Pankratius Church, Brink and Frauenstrasse. This free Advent market combines wooden huts, live music and a Sunday shopping opening. It is organised by Verkehrsverein Emsdetten e. V.