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 Spreewaldweihnacht 2026 links the Großer Spreewaldhafen in Lübbenau and the Freilandmuseum Lehde by boat. On the Advent weekends of November 28 to 29 and December 5 to 6, visitors find a maritime market, historic Christmas customs and the smallest Christmas market in the Spreewald.
Illustrative photo The Schmalkalden Herrscheklasmarkt 2026 runs from November 28 to December 20 at Altmarkt Square. Set among half timbered houses and Wilhelmsburg Castle, it offers free admission, Thuringian specialties and a wonderfully cozy Advent atmosphere.
Illustrative photo The Bad Berka Christmas Market 2026 takes place on November 28 and 29 on the market square. A family friendly Advent market in this small spa town, with free admission, handcrafted goods and a visit from Santa Claus.
Illustrative photo The Lübben Christmas Market 2026 takes place from November 28 to 30 on the Marktplatz in Lübben (Spreewald). This traditional Advent market with an ice rink, live music and family activities offers free admission right in the historic town center.
Illustrative photo Experience Quedlinburg's "Advent in the Courtyards" across the first three weekends of Advent in 2026. Discover normally closed half-timbered courtyards, handmade crafts, and a uniquely magical historic atmosphere.
Illustrative photo The Weihnachtsmarkt Vreden 2026 takes place as the Advent Opening on 28 and 29 November at the market square. Enjoy tree decorating, Vreden sings and Christmas stalls – free admission. ---
Illustrative photo The Weihnachtsmarkt Gescher 2026 takes place on 28 and 29 November in the town centre of Gescher. This free local Christmas market offers stalls, culinary treats and a family-friendly programme in Münsterland, Germany. ---
Illustrative photo The Weihnachtsmarkt Billerbeck 2026 opens on 28 and 29 November around the cathedral. Up to 80 stalls, mulled wine, St. Nicholas and free admission await visitors in the romantic historic town centre. ---
Illustrative photo The Christmas market at Späth'sche Baumschulen in Berlin runs on 28–29 November and 5–6 plus 12–13 December 2026, 11:00–20:00, as “lights in the fir forest”. Germany’s oldest tree nursery hosts 100-plus stalls, fairy tales, concerts, a light garden and tree sales. Admission is 8 EUR, 5 EUR reduced, free for children up to 16.
Illustrative photo The Environmental & Christmas Market on Sophienstraße takes place on the Advent weekends 2026 (28/29 Nov, 5/6, 12/13 and 19/20 Dec) near the Hackesche Höfe. Sustainable design products, organic food and free admission make it a special Berlin insider tip.
Illustrative photo The Advent Market at Domäne Dahlem 2026 takes place on all four Advent weekends on the historic organic manor estate in Berlin-Dahlem. Rural atmosphere with animals, fields, handicrafts and family programme – a peaceful alternative right in the city.
Illustrative photo The St. Nicholas Days take place on 28 and 29 November 2026 in Nikolausdorf Diestedde (Wadersloh, Germany) around the Backhaus. Free entry, Christmas market, St. Nicholas visit with Knecht Ruprecht and a cosy village atmosphere await visitors. Cover image generation prompt (English only):