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.
1269 events found
Illustrative photo The Fleetinsel Christmas Market 2026 in Hamburg (23 November–23 December) is a small, maritime Advent market on the canals around Michaelisbrücke, between Stadthausbrücke and Rödingsmarkt. Free entry; mulled wine, stalls and historic-ship atmosphere in the city centre, yet calmer than the big main markets.
Illustrative photo De lütte Wiehnacht is Rendsburg’s free town Christmas market on Schiffbrückenplatz and Altstädter Markt, run by Rendsburg Tourismus + Marketing GmbH. The 2026/27 season is expected from late November to early January; exact dates were not yet official in September 2026. Come for the Stadtwerke SH ice rink, punch, citizens’ huts and Advent walks – a smart stop between Kiel and the coast.
Illustrative photo The Regensburg Christkindlmarkt takes place from November 23 to December 23, 2026 at Neupfarrplatz. Around the historic Neupfarrkirche, visitors will find about 70 stalls with mulled wine, handicrafts and a daily stage program, all with free admission.
Illustrative photo The Eckernförde Christmas Market 2026 runs from November 23 to December 30 around St. Nicolai Church in the Baltic Sea town of Eckernförde. Visitors can enjoy a wooden carousel, festive handcrafted goods and a family friendly program, all with free admission.
Illustrative photo From November 23 to December 23, 2026, six Christmas markets fill the old town of Münster with festive charm. Around the golden lit Prinzipalmarkt, visitors will find arts and crafts, mulled wine and holiday concerts, all free to enter.
Illustrative photo The Dinkelsbühl Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 23 November to 22 December in the historic Spitalhof. Under the motto “Ihr Kinderlein kommet”, visitors can enjoy a charming stall village with arts and crafts, regional specialities and free admission in one of Germany’s most beautiful old towns. ---
Illustrative photo The Naumburg Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 23 November to 20 December on the historic market square of the cathedral city. Complemented by Christmas in the Courtyards, the Saale Mulled-Wine Walk and Advent in the Vineyards, Naumburg offers a unique mix of cathedral backdrop, giant nativity scene and Saale-Unstrut wine magic with free admission.
Illustrative photo From 23 Nov to 24 Dec 2026, Munich offers the perfect mix: experience Bavarian tradition at the historic Christkindlmarkt on Marienplatz, and enjoy the colorful, bohemian flair of the Tollwood Winter Festival on Theresienwiese with its organic food and arts.
Illustrative photo The Lübeck Christmas Market 2026 runs from November 23 to December 30 around the town hall and old town. Eleven distinct Christmas worlds turn Lübeck into the Christmas City of the North, all free to visit.
Illustrative photo Brandenburg an der Havel celebrates three Christmas markets in 2026: the large market at Neustädtischer Markt, the Weihnachtszauber in the historic old town and the quiet Advent market on Dominsel.
Illustrative photo The Magdeburg Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 23 November to 29 December on the Alter Markt and around the town hall. With the Kaiser Otto Palace, Ferris wheel, 50 mulled wine varieties and the large Lichterwelt, Magdeburg offers one of the most diverse Advent atmospheres in Saxony-Anhalt – with free admission.
Illustrative photo The Rostock Christmas Market 2026 runs 23 November to 22 December on Neuer Markt and along Kröpeliner Straße to Kröpeliner Tor – free entry, organised by Großmarkt Rostock GmbH. It is northern Germany’s largest Christmas market: Ferris wheel, fairy-tale world, food mile and winter fair. Add St Nicholas Church (26–28 November) and the Warnemünde seaside market.