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 Malchow Advent Market 2026 takes place on 5 and 6 December at Neuer Markt and in the Werleburg of the island town of Malchow. With Christmas Street, chalet magic, children’s activities and free admission, the lake district town offers cosy Advent magic.
Illustrative photo The Christmas market in the Old Kurpark in Bad Soden am Taunus takes place on 5 and 6 December 2026 (Sat 15:00–22:00, Sun 12:00–20:00). Around 80 wooden huts, a petting zoo, a nativity and brass music define this free-admission spa-park market. The Apfelschmiede Neuenhain farm Christmas market adds extra Advent weekends from 28 November 2026.
Illustrative photo The Pankow Advent Market at the Heynhöfe takes place on December 5 and 6, 2026 in Berlin Pankow. Admission is free, with daily changing stalls offering crafts, mulled wine and a cozy stage program.
Illustrative photo Toxicator 2026 takes place on 5 December from 20:00 to 06:00 at the Maimarkthalle in Mannheim. The indoor festival features Hardstyle, Hardcore and Hardtechno across three floors and ranks among the biggest harder-styles events in southern Germany. Tickets from approx. €69.
Illustrative photo The Bad Schwalbach Christmas Market takes place on December 5 and 6, 2026, around the Weinbrunnen in the Kurpark. The compact regional market is open from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Saturday and from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Sunday.
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 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 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 Weihnachtsmarkt im Schlosshof Affing 2026 takes place on the second and third Advent weekends in the historic castle courtyard. Free admission, living nativity, St. Nicholas and regional specialties await visitors.