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 Bremerhaven Christmas Market 2026 runs from November 23 to December 30 around the Große Kirche and Theodor Heuss Platz. With free admission, visitors can enjoy a Ferris wheel, light installations and a maritime atmosphere right in the heart of Bremerhaven.
Illustrative photo The Christmas market “Weihnachten am Meer” takes place from 23 November to 28 December 2026 at Valoisplatz in Wilhelmshaven. Free admission, festive lights, stalls and maritime atmosphere by the North Sea await visitors.
Illustrative photo The Maritimer Engelkemarkt in Emden takes place from 23 November to 31 December 2026 (closed 24–26 December) along the historic Ratsdelft harbour and Stadtgarten. With illuminated museum ships, a towering Christmas pyramid and free admission, it is one of the most distinctive Christmas markets on the North Sea coast.
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 The Heidelberg Christmas Market 2026 runs from 23 November to 22 December across six historic squares in the Old Town, from Bismarckplatz to Karlsplatz. With around 140 stalls, the enchanting Winterwäldchen forest, a castle-view ice rink and free admission, it is one of Baden-Württemberg's most celebrated Christmas markets.
Illustrative photo The Historic Christmas Market in Osnabruck takes place from 23 November to 22 December 2026 daily from 12:00 to 21:00 in the old town. Free admission, the world’s largest music box, a historic carousel and the atmospheric setting between Town Hall and cathedral make it one of the most beautiful markets in northern Germany.
Illustrative photo The Alexanderplatz Christmas Market 2026 in Berlin opens with a new organiser and the concept “Two worlds, one experience”: traditional lanes and an evening fountain show at the Fountain of International Friendship, plus containers, street food, an ice stock lane and a photo mirror at the World Clock. From 23 November to 26 December 2026, daily 11:00 to 22:00, Christmas Eve until 14:00. Free entry.
Illustrative photo The Christmas Market at the Memorial Church 2026 takes place from 23 November to 3 January on Breitscheidplatz in Berlin’s City West. With over 60 international stalls, Feuerzangenbowle and free admission, it offers a festive atmosphere right next to the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church.
Illustrative photo Meiningen's Christmas Magic runs from November 23 to December 21, 2026 on the Marktplatz. About 30 huts, an 8 meter tall Christmas pyramid and an ice rink at the Heinrichsbrunnen fountain define Advent in this small theater town.
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 Neustadt Christmas Market 2026 takes place from November 23 to December 22, 2026, in the historic old town of Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Germany. Experience festive market stalls, the famous Kunigundenmarkt, and authentic Palatinate mulled wine in a scenic timber-framed setting.
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.