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 Weihnachtsmarkt Borken-Weseke 2026 takes place on December 5 and 6 at the church square of St. Ludgerus Parish Church. Expect a small local Advent market with free admission, regional stalls and a cozy atmosphere.
Illustrative photo The Schlebuscher Adventsmarkt 2026 takes place on 5 and 6 December in the pedestrian zone between Lindenplatz and St. Andreas in Leverkusen-Schlebusch. This free neighborhood Christmas market features crafts, mulled wine, local club stalls and often community carol singing on Sunday – quieter and more local than large city markets.
Illustrative photo The Weihnachtsmarkt Augustdorf 2026 takes place on 5 and 6 December around the town hall. Around 35 stalls, handicrafts, mulled wine, Saint Nicholas and music await visitors. Admission is free. ---
Illustrative photo <p>Lindenfels hosts two Christmas markets during Advent 2026. The Lindenfelser Weihnachtsmarkt takes place on 5 and 6 December around the Löwenbrunnen and Bürgerhaus, followed by the Schlierbacher Weihnachtsmarkt on 12 and 13 December at the Kirchplatz in Schlierbach.</p>
Illustrative photo The Weihnachtswaldmarkt Wildwald Vosswinkel 2026 opens on 5–6 and 12–13 December from 10:00 to 20:00 in the Luerwald forest in Arnsberg, Germany. More than 50 artisans, storytelling hours, game feeding and fresh Nordmann firs make this one of North Rhine-Westphalia’s most unusual Christmas markets. Admission: 8 euros (adults), 4 euros (children 8–16), under 8 free.
Illustrative photo The Weihnachtsmarkt Bad Berleburg-Arfeld takes place on December 5, 2026, from 11:00 AM to midnight in Arfeld. Enjoy a cozy festive atmosphere with local crafts and traditional treats.
Illustrative photo Weihnachtsmarkt Balve 2026 (Adventszauber am Drostenhaus) takes place on 5 and 6 December around Drostenplatz in Balve. This compact Sauerland Christmas market offers free admission, festive wooden huts, live music and mulled wine in the historic town centre.
Illustrative photo The Iphöfer Weihnachtsmarkt 2026 takes place on 5 and 6 December around the market square, town hall and vinothek in Iphofen. More than 50 exhibitors offer arts and crafts, Franconian mulled wine and festive atmosphere. Admission is free. ---
Illustrative photo The Ladberger Weihnachtsdorf 2026 takes place on 5 and 6 December in Ladbergen, Germany. Free admission, traditional Eiserkuchen, mulled wine and a family-friendly program await visitors in the atmospheric Christmas village around Kirchplatz. ---
Illustrative photo The Bad Köstritz Weihnachtstraum 2026 is a small Advent market run by the fire brigade and local Edeka store on its parking lot. Free admission, handmade crafts, mulled wine and a fire brigade vehicle display.
Illustrative photo The Homburg Christmas Village at Christian Weber Square opens from December 6 to 30, 2026. Admission is free, with festively decorated huts, a large ice rink and a daily stage program right in the heart of Homburg.
Illustrative photo On 6 December 2026 the Nikolaussonntag takes place in Rheine. The St. Nicholas market opens on the historic market square, shops welcome visitors from 13:00 to 18:00 and St. Nicholas traditionally arrives by boat on the Ems around 17:00 in the city centre. ---