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 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 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 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 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 Blieskastel Christkindlmarkt takes place from December 4 to 6, 2026, on Paradeplatz in the baroque old town. Admission is free, with handmade crafts, mulled wine and a live music program.
Illustrative photo The Alt-Rixdorf Christmas Market 2026 runs 4–6 December on Richardplatz in Berlin-Neukölln: Friday 17:00–21:00, Saturday 14:00–21:00, Sunday 14:00–20:00. More than 200 charity stalls, kerosene light and free entry define the Bohemian Village. Bezirksamt Neukölln organises one of the city’s few fully non-profit markets.
Illustrative photo The 10th Vollrads Castle Christmas Market takes place from 4 to 6 December 2026 in the historic courtyard of Schloss Vollrads in Oestrich-Winkel. Free to enter, the market brings together Rheingau Riesling wines, artisan crafts and a family programme at one of Germany's oldest and most atmospheric wine estates.
Illustrative photo Experience the magic of Fritzlar in 2026 with its traditional Christmas Market and the unique "Advent in den Höfen". Enjoy historic charm, local crafts, and Hessian specialties surrounded by a stunning 1300-year-old half-timbered town.
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.
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 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 Königsteiner Weihnachtsmarkt takes place from 4 to 6 December 2026 at Kurpark Königstein, Hauptstraße 21. Admission is free, with handicrafts, seasonal food, local associations and festive entertainment throughout the weekend.