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 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 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 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.
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 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 Historic Castle Christmas Market 2026 takes place on 5 and 6 December at the Old Castle in Neustadt-Glewe. With free admission, handicrafts, children’s activities and a festive atmosphere in a historic setting, it is a special Advent experience.
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 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 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 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 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.