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 9th Christmas Market in Rünthe will take place from December 4 to 6, 2026, at the historic Gut Keinemann in Bergkamen. Visitors can enjoy a cozy pre-Christmas weekend featuring regional vendors, a festive atmosphere, and free admission.
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 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 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 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 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 On December 5, 2026, Himmlische Weihnacht opens at Rittergut Kleingera near Elsterberg. This small Advent market offers handicrafts, festively decorated stables and a cozy atmosphere on historic manor grounds.
Illustrative photo On December 5, 2026, the large Christmas pyramid is ceremonially lit at the Wendeschleife in Gommla near Greiz. A small Christmas market with mulled wine, stollen and a children's program rounds out this village Advent event.
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.