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 Experience the magical 2026 Christmas markets in Altenberg and its districts, set in the snowy Ore Mountains. From ceremonial miners' parades to traditional wooden crafts, these free events run from November 28 to December 13, offering an unforgettable winter getaway.
Illustrative photo The Christmas Shift at the Upper Harz Mining Museum in Clausthal-Zellerfeld takes place on 28 and 29 November 2026 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visitors enjoy arts and crafts, culinary specialities and guided tours through the festively illuminated show mine. Additional Advent events complete the programme in the mining town.
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 Historic Christmas Market at Burg Ronneburg 2026 opens on three Advent weekends in November and December. Inside and around the medieval castle, visitors will find handcrafted goods, a live nativity play and festive music.
Illustrative photo The Zell (Mosel) Advent Market 2026 takes place on 28 November from 1:00 pm to approximately 7:00 pm around the market square. The highlight is the fairytale parade at 5:30 pm through the old town. Admission is free.
Illustrative photo The Edenkoben Christmas Market (Nikolausmarkt) 2026 takes place on November 28–29 and December 4–6 around Lederstrumpfbrunnen and Kurpfalzsaal in Edenkoben, Germany. Experience regional mulled wine, artisan crafts, an ice rink, and festive musical performances.
Illustrative photo The Christmas Market at Schloss Paffendorf in Bergheim takes place from 28 November to 13 December 2026. In the romantic setting of the historic moated castle you can expect arts and crafts, culinary specialties and live music. Admission is free. ---
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 Weihnachtlicher Zauber an der Burg in Bad Lippspringe takes place on 28 and 29 November 2026 at the Kongresshaus and castle ruins in Arminiuspark. With mulled wine, crafts, music and free entry, this Advent market offers a festive pre-Christmas atmosphere for the whole family.
Illustrative photo The traditional Weihnachtsmarkt Bad Laasphe takes place on 28 and 29 November 2026, the first Advent weekend. At Haus des Gastes and in the historic old town visitors find handicrafts, mulled wine, St. Nicholas and festive lights – admission is free.
Illustrative photo The traditional Diedenshausen Christmas Market welcomes visitors on November 28, 2026, with a historic village atmosphere, regional crafts, and culinary treats. Enjoy a sustainable holiday festival in the Sauerland region featuring kids' activities and festive music.