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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261116
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SUMMARY:Christmas Market at Cologne Cathedral
DESCRIPTION:Cologne’s best-known market\, on the Roncalliplatz right below the cathedral\, under a canopy of lights around a giant tree. Sun to Wed 11:00 to 21:00\, Thu and Fri 11:00 to 22:00\, Sat 10:00 to 22:00. Closed Sunday 22 Nov. Free entry. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before you go. \nInsider tips\nLocals call this one the “Markt der Herzen” (market of hearts)\, and the setting is hard to beat: more than 120 decorated stalls on the Roncalliplatz\, right below the cathedral’s twin spires\, around a Christmas tree up to 25 meters tall under a canopy of lights. The central stage has more than 100 free performances over the season\, plus a children’s program. It opens on 16 November\, one of the first big markets in Germany\, so it’s a good pick for an early trip. It’s closed on Sunday 22 November. Saturdays and evenings are the most popular times. On a weekday it opens at 11:00 and is much easier to browse. \nGetting there\nThis is the easiest market in Germany to reach by train: walk out of Köln Hauptbahnhof and the cathedral is right in front of you. The Roncalliplatz is on the cathedral’s south side\, a couple of minutes on foot. KVB lines 5\, 16 and 18 stop at Dom/Hauptbahnhof. \nNearby markets\nCologne has seven markets in 2026\, and two of the best are short walks away: Heinzels Wintermärchen in the old town and the Markt der Engel on the Neumarkt. For a day trip\, try the Aachen Christmas Market or the Düsseldorf Christmas Market. \nSee every 2026 date in our guide to German Christmas markets\, and find more to do in our Cologne travel guide.
URL:https://vacationingermany.com/event/christmas-market-at-cologne-cathedral/
LOCATION:Roncalliplatz\, Köln\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Christmas Markets,North Rhine-Westphalia
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261224
DTSTAMP:20261019T234121Z
CREATED:20261019T122302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T234121Z
UID:8374-1794787200-1798070399@vacationingermany.com
SUMMARY:Markt der Engel (Cologne\, Neumarkt)
DESCRIPTION:Cologne’s Angel Market on the Neumarkt\, with white-robed angels walking through the stalls and starry lights in the trees. Sun to Thu 11:00 to 21:00\, Fri and Sat 11:00 to 22:00. Closed Sunday 22 Nov. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before you go. \nInsider tips\nThe Angel Market is the one I’d pick for the evening. Hundreds of little star lights hang over the stalls on the Neumarkt\, and angels in white robes walk through the crowd. Choirs sing\, and St. Nicholas stops by too. It opens on 16 November together with the cathedral market\, and it’s closed on Sunday 22 November. On Fridays and Saturdays it stays open until 22:00. Since the Neumarkt sits at the end of the main shopping streets\, it’s easy to combine with some Christmas shopping. \nGetting there\nThe Neumarkt stop is right at the market\, served by KVB lines 1\, 3\, 4\, 7\, 9\, 16 and 18. Lines 1\, 7 and 9 also run straight to Heumarkt for the old-town market\, so hopping between the two is easy. \nNearby markets\nFrom here you can easily reach Heinzels Wintermärchen in the old town and the Christmas Market at Cologne Cathedral. The family-friendly Nikolausdorf on the Rudolfplatz\, in front of the old Hahnentor city gate\, is a short ride away on lines 1 and 7. \nSee every 2026 date in our guide to German Christmas markets\, and find more to do in our Cologne travel guide.
URL:https://vacationingermany.com/event/markt-der-engel-cologne-neumarkt/
LOCATION:Neumarkt\, Köln\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Christmas Markets,North Rhine-Westphalia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261224
DTSTAMP:20261019T122932Z
CREATED:20261019T122157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T122932Z
UID:8310-1795046400-1798070399@vacationingermany.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Market at the Chinese Tower (English Garden\, Munich)
DESCRIPTION:A cozy market around the Chinese Tower in the English Garden\, with crafts\, Bavarian food\, curling (Eisstockschießen)\, tower brass music and kids’ program. Wed to Fri 11:30 to 20:30\, Sat and Sun 11:00 to 20:30\, and 21 to 23 Dec 11:00 to 20:30. Free entry. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before you go.
URL:https://vacationingermany.com/event/christmas-market-at-the-chinese-tower-english-garden-munich/
LOCATION:Chinesischer Turm\, Englischer Garten\, München\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Bavaria,Christmas Markets
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261224
DTSTAMP:20261019T123004Z
CREATED:20261019T122225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T123004Z
UID:8344-1795046400-1798070399@vacationingermany.com
SUMMARY:Landshut Christkindlmarkt
DESCRIPTION:Landshut’s market on the Ringelstecherwiese in the old town. Sun to Thu 11:00 to 20:00\, Fri and Sat 11:00 to 21:30. Closed Sunday 22 Nov. Opening Thursday 19 Nov at 17:00. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before you go.
URL:https://vacationingermany.com/event/landshut-christkindlmarkt/
LOCATION:Ringelstecherwiese\, Landshut\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Bavaria,Christmas Markets
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261224
DTSTAMP:20261019T225347Z
CREATED:20261019T122301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T225347Z
UID:8363-1795046400-1798070399@vacationingermany.com
SUMMARY:Freiburg Christmas Market
DESCRIPTION:Freiburg’s market in the old town around the Rathausplatz and Kartoffelmarkt\, at the edge of the Black Forest. Opening day 19 Nov 14:00 to 20:30; Mon to Sat 10:00 to 20:30; Sun 11:30 to 19:30. Closed Sunday 22 Nov. Last day 23 Dec until 19:30. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before you go.
URL:https://vacationingermany.com/event/freiburg-christmas-market/
LOCATION:Rathausplatz (Freiburg)\, Rathausplatz\, Freiburg im Breisgau\, 79098\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Baden-Württemberg,Christmas Markets
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261231
DTSTAMP:20261019T123104Z
CREATED:20261019T122302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T123104Z
UID:8376-1795046400-1798675199@vacationingermany.com
SUMMARY:Düsseldorf Christmas Market
DESCRIPTION:Düsseldorf’s markets run through the old town and city center\, with themed areas and the Christmas promenade. Sun to Thu 11:00 to 20:00\, Fri and Sat 11:00 to 21:00. Closed 22 Nov and 25 Dec; 24 Dec 11:00 to 15:00; 26 Dec 14:00 to 21:00. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before you go.
URL:https://vacationingermany.com/event/dusseldorf-christmas-market/
LOCATION:Altstadt (Flinger Straße)\, Düsseldorf\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Christmas Markets,North Rhine-Westphalia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261223
DTSTAMP:20261019T123119Z
CREATED:20261019T122423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T123119Z
UID:8380-1795132800-1797983999@vacationingermany.com
SUMMARY:Trier Christmas Market
DESCRIPTION:A market on the Hauptmarkt and in front of Trier Cathedral\, in Germany’s oldest city. Mon to Thu 11:00 to 20:30\, Fri and Sat until 22:00\, Sun until 20:00. Closed Sunday 22 Nov. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before you go.
URL:https://vacationingermany.com/event/trier-christmas-market/
LOCATION:Hauptmarkt and Domfreihof\, Trier\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Christmas Markets,Rhineland-Palatinate
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261224
DTSTAMP:20261019T122932Z
CREATED:20261019T122157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T122932Z
UID:8309-1795132800-1798070399@vacationingermany.com
SUMMARY:Medieval Christmas Market at Wittelsbacherplatz (Munich)
DESCRIPTION:Munich’s medieval-style market with wooden booths\, old crafts\, food cooked over fire and a culture program on the Advent weekends. Daily 11:00 to 21:00\, closed Sunday 22 Nov. Opening ceremony Friday 20 Nov at 18:00. Free entry. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before you go.
URL:https://vacationingermany.com/event/medieval-christmas-market-at-wittelsbacherplatz-munich/
LOCATION:Wittelsbacherplatz\, München\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Bavaria,Christmas Markets
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261224
DTSTAMP:20261019T123005Z
CREATED:20261019T122225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T123005Z
UID:8346-1795132800-1798070399@vacationingermany.com
SUMMARY:Romantic Christmas Market at Thurn und Taxis Palace (Regensburg)
DESCRIPTION:A ticketed market in the courtyards and park of the Thurn und Taxis palace\, with torches\, craft workshops and food. Mon to Thu 15:00 to 21:00\, Fri 15:00 to 22:00\, Sat 14:00 to 22:00\, Sun 14:00 to 21:00. Closed Sunday 22 Nov. Adults €6.50 to €13.50 depending on the day\, kids €3.50 (free on Sundays). Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before you go.
URL:https://vacationingermany.com/event/romantic-christmas-market-at-thurn-und-taxis-palace-regensburg/
LOCATION:Schloss Thurn und Taxis\, Emmeramsplatz 5\, Regensburg\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Bavaria,Christmas Markets
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261224
DTSTAMP:20261019T225935Z
CREATED:20261019T122230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T225935Z
UID:8350-1795132800-1798070399@vacationingermany.com
SUMMARY:Rothenburg ob der Tauber Reiterlesmarkt
DESCRIPTION:A market of about 60 booths between the Marktplatz\, Grüner Markt and Kirchplatz in the walled medieval town. Sun to Thu 11:00 to 19:00\, Fri and Sat 11:00 to 20:00. Closed Sunday 22 Nov. Opens Friday 20 Nov when the Reiterle rides into the square. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before you go.
URL:https://vacationingermany.com/event/rothenburg-ob-der-tauber-reiterlesmarkt/
LOCATION:Marktplatz (Rothenburg ob der Tauber)\, Marktplatz\, Rothenburg ob der Tauber\, 91541\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Bavaria,Christmas Markets
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261224
DTSTAMP:20261019T123104Z
CREATED:20261019T122302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T123104Z
UID:8375-1795132800-1798070399@vacationingermany.com
SUMMARY:Aachen Christmas Market
DESCRIPTION:A market around Aachen Cathedral\, the Katschhof and the town hall\, known for Aachener Printen gingerbread. Daily 11:00 to 21:00; 22 Nov 18:00 to 21:00; 12 Dec until 22:00; 23 Dec 11:00 to 20:00. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before you go.
URL:https://vacationingermany.com/event/aachen-christmas-market/
LOCATION:Katschhof / Markt\, Aachen\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Christmas Markets,North Rhine-Westphalia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261225
DTSTAMP:20261020T050926Z
CREATED:20261019T122157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T050926Z
UID:8308-1795132800-1798156799@vacationingermany.com
SUMMARY:Munich Christkindlmarkt (Marienplatz)
DESCRIPTION:Munich’s big classic market around Marienplatz and the New Town Hall\, spreading into the side streets of the old town. Mon to Sat 10:00 to 21:00\, Sun 10:00 to 20:00\, Christmas Eve 10:00 to 14:00. Stalls closed on Sunday 22 Nov (Totensonntag). Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before you go. \nInsider tips\nThis is Munich’s original Christmas market\, with more than 130 stalls running from Marienplatz into the pedestrian streets of the old town. Evenings and Saturdays are the most popular times\, and it’s of course worth it. For easy browsing\, come on a weekday morning. Listen for the Advent music from the town hall balcony\, where brass groups and choirs play every day. Don’t miss the Kripperlmarkt by the Alter Peter church\, one of the biggest nativity-scene markets in Germany. In the town hall\, the Himmelswerkstatt lets kids dress up as little angels and make Christmas crafts. Stalls are closed on Sunday 22 November\, and on Christmas Eve the market closes at 14:00. \nGetting there\nAll S-Bahn lines (S1 to S8) and the U3 and U6 stop at Marienplatz\, directly under the market. From the Hauptbahnhof\, any S-Bahn heading into the center gets you there in two stops. Karlsplatz (Stachus) and Odeonsplatz also work. There’s no parking around Marienplatz\, so leave the car behind. \nNearby markets\nMunich has plenty of quieter markets just a short walk or ride away: the Medieval Christmas Market at Wittelsbacherplatz\, the market at the Chinese Tower in the English Garden and the Tollwood Winter Festival. For an easy day trip\, try the Rosenheim Christkindlmarkt or read Christmas Markets Near Munich: 5 Day Trips by Train. \nSee every 2026 date in our guide to German Christmas markets\, and find more to do in our Munich travel guide. \nAll Munich markets compared: Munich Christmas markets 2026.
URL:https://vacationingermany.com/event/munich-christkindlmarkt-marienplatz/
LOCATION:Marienplatz\, München\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Bavaria,Christmas Markets
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261225
DTSTAMP:20261019T122949Z
CREATED:20261019T122215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T122949Z
UID:8331-1795132800-1798156799@vacationingermany.com
SUMMARY:Bad Reichenhall Christkindlmarkt
DESCRIPTION:A spa-town market on the Rathausplatz with regional food\, crafts and daily Alpine music. Daily 12:00 to 20:00\, Fri and Sat until 21:00\, Christmas Eve 10:00 to 13:00. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before you go.
URL:https://vacationingermany.com/event/bad-reichenhall-christkindlmarkt/
LOCATION:Rathausplatz\, Bad Reichenhall\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Bavaria,Bavarian Alps & Lakes,Christmas Markets
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270104
DTSTAMP:20261019T122949Z
CREATED:20261019T122215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T122949Z
UID:8330-1795132800-1799020799@vacationingermany.com
SUMMARY:Berchtesgadener Advent
DESCRIPTION:Berchtesgaden’s Advent market in the old town\, with the mountains all around. Until 23 Dec: Mon to Fri 12:00 to 20:00\, Sat and Sun 11:00 to 20:00. 24 and 31 Dec 10:00 to 16:00. Closed 25 Dec. 26 Dec to 3 Jan: Mon to Fri 12:00 to 19:00\, Sat and Sun 11:00 to 19:00. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before you go.
URL:https://vacationingermany.com/event/berchtesgadener-advent/
LOCATION:Old town\, Berchtesgaden\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Bavaria,Bavarian Alps & Lakes,Christmas Markets
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270106
DTSTAMP:20261019T122934Z
CREATED:20261019T122214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T122934Z
UID:8327-1795132800-1799193599@vacationingermany.com
SUMMARY:Garmisch-Partenkirchen Christkindlmarkt (Winter im Park)
DESCRIPTION:A market in the Michael-Ende-Kurpark below the Zugspitz mountains that runs into the new year. Daily 12:00 to 21:00\, 24 Dec 12:00 to 16:00\, 31 Dec 12:00 to 18:00. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before you go.
URL:https://vacationingermany.com/event/garmisch-partenkirchen-christkindlmarkt-winter-im-park/
LOCATION:Michael-Ende-Kurpark\, Garmisch-Partenkirchen\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Bavaria,Bavarian Alps & Lakes,Christmas Markets
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261223
DTSTAMP:20261019T123049Z
CREATED:20261019T122301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T123049Z
UID:8362-1795392000-1797983999@vacationingermany.com
SUMMARY:Heidelberg Christmas Market
DESCRIPTION:Heidelberg’s market spread over six squares in the old town below the castle\, from Bismarckplatz to Karlsplatz\, with an ice rink on the Karlsplatz. Sun to Fri 11:00 to 21:00\, Sat until 22:00. The winter forest stays open until 1 Jan and the ice rink until 6 Jan 2027. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before you go.
URL:https://vacationingermany.com/event/heidelberg-christmas-market/
LOCATION:Marktplatz and old town squares\, Heidelberg\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Baden-Württemberg,Christmas Markets
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261223
DTSTAMP:20261019T234140Z
CREATED:20261019T122301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T234140Z
UID:8366-1795392000-1797983999@vacationingermany.com
SUMMARY:Frankfurt Christmas Market (Römerberg)
DESCRIPTION:One of Germany’s oldest and largest markets\, with more than 230 stalls running from the Römerberg and Paulsplatz to the Main riverbank. Mon to Sat 10:00 to 21:00\, Sun 11:00 to 21:00. Opening Monday 23 Nov at 17:10; tower brass music Wed and Sat at 18:00. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before you go. \nInsider tips\nFrankfurt’s market winds through the center with more than 230 stalls\, from the Roßmarkt and the Hauptwache past the Paulsplatz to the Römerberg and down to the Main riverbank\, where there’s a children’s Christmas market. The big tree on the Römerberg\, framed by the old town houses\, is the classic photo. Try to be on the Römerberg at 18:00 on a Wednesday or Saturday\, when brass players perform from the gallery of St. Nicholas Church. While you’re there\, try Bethmännchen (marzipan cookies with three almonds) and a mug of hot apple wine\, both Frankfurt traditions. If you’re bringing little ones\, pick up a free Kinder-Finder wristband at any children’s ride and write your phone number on it. \nGetting there\nTake the U4 or U5 to Dom/Römer\, or tram 11\, 12 or 14 to Römer/Paulskirche. With the S-Bahn or most other U-Bahn lines\, get off at Hauptwache\, about a 5-minute walk from the Römerberg. There’s no event parking\, so public transport is the way to go. \nNearby markets\nIf you have an extra day\, the Heidelberg Christmas Market and the Würzburg Christmas Market both make good day trips from Frankfurt by train. \nSee every 2026 date in our guide to German Christmas markets\, or browse every market by date in the Christmas market calendar.
URL:https://vacationingermany.com/event/frankfurt-christmas-market-romerberg/
LOCATION:Römerberg\, Frankfurt am Main\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Christmas Markets,Hesse
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261224
DTSTAMP:20261019T123019Z
CREATED:20261019T122230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T123019Z
UID:8347-1795392000-1798070399@vacationingermany.com
SUMMARY:Regensburg Christkindlmarkt (Neupfarrplatz)
DESCRIPTION:Regensburg’s main old-town market on the Neupfarrplatz. Sun to Wed 10:00 to 20:00\, Thu to Sat 10:00 to 21:00. Opening Monday 23 Nov at 18:00. Free entry. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before you go.
URL:https://vacationingermany.com/event/regensburg-christkindlmarkt-neupfarrplatz/
LOCATION:Neupfarrplatz\, Regensburg\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Bavaria,Christmas Markets
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261224
DTSTAMP:20261019T234100Z
CREATED:20261019T122302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T234100Z
UID:8373-1795392000-1798070399@vacationingermany.com
SUMMARY:Heinzels Wintermärchen (Cologne old town)
DESCRIPTION:Cologne’s old-town market themed on the Heinzelmännchen elves\, on the Alter Markt and Heumarkt (with ice skating on the Heumarkt). Daily 11:00 to 22:00. Alter Markt runs to 23 Dec; Heumarkt continues to 10 Jan 2027 (closed 24 and 25 Dec\, 11:00 to 21:00 from 31 Dec). Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before you go. \nInsider tips\nThis market is themed on the Heinzelmännchen\, the little house elves who\, the old Cologne story goes\, did everyone’s work at night while the town slept. Spread over the Alter Markt and the Heumarkt\, it’s the city’s biggest Christmas market\, with more than 100 stalls in themed lanes. On the Alter Markt you can watch craftspeople at work\, like glass engravers and potters. The Heumarkt turns into an ice landscape with skating paths\, curling lanes and a bridge over the ice\, and kids love it. Here’s a tip if you’re traveling after Christmas: the Alter Markt closes on 23 December\, but the Heumarkt keeps going until 10 January 2027 (closed 24 and 25 December). \nGetting there\nTake KVB lines 1\, 7 or 9 to Heumarkt\, or line 5 to Rathaus. From the cathedral\, it’s an easy walk through the old town. \nNearby markets\nMake it a Cologne market day: start at the Christmas Market at Cologne Cathedral\, walk down to the old town\, then take the tram to the Markt der Engel on the Neumarkt for the evening lights. \nSee every 2026 date in our guide to German Christmas markets\, and find more to do in our Cologne travel guide.
URL:https://vacationingermany.com/event/heinzels-wintermarchen-cologne-old-town/
LOCATION:Alter Markt\, Köln\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Christmas Markets,North Rhine-Westphalia
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261224
DTSTAMP:20261019T123119Z
CREATED:20261019T122423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T123119Z
UID:8379-1795392000-1798070399@vacationingermany.com
SUMMARY:Münster Christmas Markets
DESCRIPTION:Six small markets in Münster’s old town\, including the Rathaus\, Lamberti and Aegidii markets\, all within walking distance. Sun to Thu 11:00 to 20:00\, Fri and Sat 11:00 to 21:00. Lamberti and Giebelhüüskes close on 22 Dec\, the others on 23 Dec. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before you go.
URL:https://vacationingermany.com/event/munster-christmas-markets/
LOCATION:Prinzipalmarkt / Rathaus\, Münster\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Christmas Markets,North Rhine-Westphalia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261224
DTSTAMP:20261019T123134Z
CREATED:20261019T122424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T123134Z
UID:8387-1795392000-1798070399@vacationingermany.com
SUMMARY:Bremen Christmas Market & Schlachte-Zauber
DESCRIPTION:Bremen’s market around the town hall and Roland statue\, plus the maritime Schlachte-Zauber on the Weser riverbank\, which opens 23 Nov at 18:30 with fireworks. Sun to Thu 11:00 to 20:30\, Fri and Sat 11:00 to 21:30. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before you go.
URL:https://vacationingermany.com/event/bremen-christmas-market-schlachte-zauber/
LOCATION:Marktplatz and Schlachte\, Bremen\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Christmas Markets,Hamburg & North
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261224
DTSTAMP:20261019T123134Z
CREATED:20261019T122424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T123134Z
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SUMMARY:Hamburg Historic Christmas Market (Rathausmarkt)
DESCRIPTION:Hamburg’s market in front of the City Hall\, with Santa flying over the stalls in his sleigh daily at 16:00\, 18:00 and 20:00 and Christmas parades on the Advent Saturdays. Daily 11:00 to 21:00. Free entry. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before you go.
URL:https://vacationingermany.com/event/hamburg-historic-christmas-market-rathausmarkt/
LOCATION:Rathausmarkt\, Hamburg\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Christmas Markets,Hamburg & North
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261225
DTSTAMP:20261019T225450Z
CREATED:20261019T122230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T225450Z
UID:8348-1795392000-1798156799@vacationingermany.com
SUMMARY:Augsburg Christkindlesmarkt
DESCRIPTION:One of Germany’s older markets\, on the Rathausplatz in front of the Renaissance town hall. The Engelesspiel (angels appearing in the town hall windows) is at 18:00 on select days. Sun to Thu 10:00 to 20:00\, Fri and Sat 10:00 to 21:30\, 23 Dec 10:00 to 21:30\, 24 Dec 10:00 to 14:00. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before you go.
URL:https://vacationingermany.com/event/augsburg-christkindlesmarkt/
LOCATION:Rathausplatz (Augsburg)\, Rathausplatz\, Augsburg\, 86150\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Bavaria,Christmas Markets
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261228
DTSTAMP:20261019T234212Z
CREATED:20261019T122424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T234212Z
UID:8385-1795392000-1798415999@vacationingermany.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Market at Charlottenburg Palace (Berlin)
DESCRIPTION:A market in front of the baroque Charlottenburg Palace\, lit up at night. Mon to Thu 13:00 to 22:00\, Fri to Sun 12:00 to 22:00. Closed 24 Dec. Free entry. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before you go. \nInsider tips\nWith the baroque palace lit up in color behind the wooden huts\, this is one of Berlin’s most romantic Christmas markets. It’s been running since 2007\, and more than 100 exhibitors sell crafts like Advent stars\, Christmas pyramids\, candles and ceramics\, plus treats like candied apples and wood-oven bread. Families will like the two small children’s carousels and the little Ferris wheel\, and brass players stroll through the market. Evenings and weekends are the most popular times\, so come on a weekday afternoon if you want it calmer (it opens at 13:00 Monday to Thursday). Entry is free. It’s closed on 24 December but open again on 25 and 26 December. During the market\, the palace also offers special tours about the Hohenzollern family’s Christmas traditions. \nGetting there\nBuses 109 and M45 stop at Luisenplatz/Schloss Charlottenburg\, right at the market. You can also take the U2 to Sophie-Charlotte-Platz or the S-Bahn (S41\, S42 or S46) to Westend and walk from there. \nNearby markets\nFor a second Berlin market\, the WeihnachtsZauber Gendarmenmarkt in Mitte is open every day through New Year’s Eve. \nSee every 2026 date in our guide to German Christmas markets\, and plan the rest of your trip with our Berlin travel guide.
URL:https://vacationingermany.com/event/christmas-market-at-charlottenburg-palace-berlin/
LOCATION:Schloss Charlottenburg\, Spandauer Damm 20-24\, Berlin\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Berlin,Christmas Markets
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261231
DTSTAMP:20261019T123134Z
CREATED:20261019T122424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T123134Z
UID:8388-1795392000-1798675199@vacationingermany.com
SUMMARY:Lübeck Christmas Market
DESCRIPTION:Markets around Lübeck’s town hall and old town churches\, in the home of Lübeck marzipan. Sun to Thu 11:00 to 21:00\, Fri and Sat 11:00 to 22:00. Closed 24 and 25 Dec; 26 Dec 13:00 to 20:00; 30 Dec 11:00 to 18:00. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before you go.
URL:https://vacationingermany.com/event/lubeck-christmas-market/
LOCATION:Markt (Rathaus)\, Lübeck\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Christmas Markets,Hamburg & North
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101
DTSTAMP:20261019T234153Z
CREATED:20261019T122424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T234153Z
UID:8384-1795392000-1798761599@vacationingermany.com
SUMMARY:WeihnachtsZauber Gendarmenmarkt (Berlin)
DESCRIPTION:Berlin’s elegant market on the Gendarmenmarkt between the concert hall and the two domed churches\, with crafts and a stage program. Sun to Thu 11:00 to 22:00\, Fri and Sat 11:00 to 23:00\, Christmas Eve 11:00 to 18:00. Runs through New Year’s Eve. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before you go. \nInsider tips\nThis is one of Berlin’s prettiest squares\, with the market set between the Konzerthaus concert hall and the two domed churches. Good to know: unlike most German markets\, it charges a small admission fee\, €2. Entry is free on weekdays from 11:00 to 14:00 and on 24\, 25 and 26 December\, and children under 12 always get in free. So a weekday lunchtime visit is both the quietest and the cheapest. Food stalls take cards\, but bring some cash for the craft stalls. Leave the big backpack at the hotel\, because only small bags up to about A4 size are allowed. It’s one of the few markets open after Christmas\, running right through New Year’s Eve with a special party (separate €9 ticket). \nGetting there\nTake the U6 to Stadtmitte\, which is step-free with an elevator\, or the U2 to Hausvogteiplatz (not step-free). Bus 200 stops at U Stadtmitte and Jerusalemer Straße\, and bus 147 stops at Werderscher Markt. \nNearby markets\nFor a different feel\, head west to the Christmas Market at Charlottenburg Palace\, which is free to enter and lit up in front of the palace. \nSee every 2026 date in our guide to German Christmas markets\, and plan the rest of your trip with our Berlin travel guide.
URL:https://vacationingermany.com/event/weihnachtszauber-gendarmenmarkt-berlin/
LOCATION:Gendarmenmarkt\, Berlin\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Berlin,Christmas Markets
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261223
DTSTAMP:20261019T123004Z
CREATED:20261019T122225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T123004Z
UID:8345-1795478400-1797983999@vacationingermany.com
SUMMARY:Passau Christkindlmarkt am Dom
DESCRIPTION:A market on the cathedral square in front of St. Stephen’s in Passau’s old town. Mon to Thu 10:00 to 20:00\, Fri and Sat 10:00 to 21:00\, Sun 11:00 to 20:00. Free entry. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before you go.
URL:https://vacationingermany.com/event/passau-christkindlmarkt-am-dom/
LOCATION:Domplatz\, Passau\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Bavaria,Christmas Markets
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261223
DTSTAMP:20261019T123034Z
CREATED:20261019T122246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T123034Z
UID:8360-1795478400-1797983999@vacationingermany.com
SUMMARY:Esslingen Medieval & Christmas Market
DESCRIPTION:A medieval market with costumed traders\, fire shows and old crafts\, next to a classic Christmas market in Esslingen’s old town near Stuttgart. Sun to Thu 11:00 to 20:30\, Fri and Sat 11:00 to 21:30. Sales start 16:00 on 24 Nov; official opening 25 Nov at 17:00. Free entry. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before you go.
URL:https://vacationingermany.com/event/esslingen-medieval-christmas-market/
LOCATION:Marktplatz and Rathausplatz\, Esslingen am Neckar\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Baden-Württemberg,Christmas Markets
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261223
DTSTAMP:20261019T230049Z
CREATED:20261019T122246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T230049Z
UID:8361-1795478400-1797983999@vacationingermany.com
SUMMARY:Ludwigsburg Baroque Christmas Market
DESCRIPTION:A market in front of Ludwigsburg’s baroque churches\, with lit-up angel figures above the stalls. Marktplatz daily 11:00 to 21:00; Arsenalplatz Sun to Thu 11:00 to 22:00\, Fri and Sat 11:00 to 23:00. Free entry. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before you go.
URL:https://vacationingermany.com/event/ludwigsburg-baroque-christmas-market/
LOCATION:Marktplatz (Ludwigsburg)\, Marktplatz\, Ludwigsburg\, 71634\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Baden-Württemberg,Christmas Markets
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261223
DTSTAMP:20261019T230255Z
CREATED:20261019T122423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T230255Z
UID:8383-1795478400-1797983999@vacationingermany.com
SUMMARY:Erfurt Christmas Market (Domplatz)
DESCRIPTION:A market on the Domplatz below Erfurt’s cathedral and St. Severus church. Opening day 10:00 to 21:00; Sun to Wed 10:00 to 20:00\, Thu 10:00 to 21:00\, Fri and Sat 10:00 to 22:00. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before you go.
URL:https://vacationingermany.com/event/erfurt-christmas-market-domplatz/
LOCATION:Domplatz (Erfurt)\, Domplatz\, Erfurt\, 99084\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Christmas Markets,Thuringia
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