Munich's winter festival on the Theresienwiese, with a big market of crafts and organic food, tents with shows and music, plus a New Year's Eve party on 31 Dec. Mon to Fri from 14:00, Sat and Sun from 11:00; closes 22:00 on 23 Dec. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the […]
Bamberg's market on the Maximiliansplatz, stretching across the Grüner Markt to the Obstmarkt; the town is also known for its nativity scene trail. Mon to Thu 9:30 to 20:00, Fri and Sat 9:30 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 […]
A big market spread through Leipzig's city center from the Marktplatz in front of the Old Town Hall. Sun to Thu 11:00 to 21:00, Fri and Sat 11:00 to 22:00. Opening 24 Nov (stalls from 14:00, ceremony about 17:00). 22 and 23 Dec until 20:00; on 23 Dec only the Marktplatz stalls are open. Hours […]
One of Europe's largest markets, with about 300 stalls famous for their decorated rooftops, around the Marktplatz, Schillerplatz and Old Castle. Sun to Thu 11:00 to 21:00, Fri and Sat 11:00 to 22:00. Opening day stalls from 17:00, ceremony at 18:00 in the Old Castle courtyard. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; […]
Germany's oldest documented Christmas market (first mentioned in 1434), on the Altmarkt, with Ore Mountain crafts and Dresden Stollen. Opening 25 Nov 16:00 to 21:00, then daily 10:00 to 21:00, 24 Dec 10:00 to 14:00. Stollen Festival Saturday 5 Dec. Free entry. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site […]
The island market on Fraueninsel in the Chiemsee, reached only by boat. First of two long weekends. Thu 15:00 to 20:00, Fri to Sun 12:00 to 20:00. Boats from Prien/Stock and Gstadt every 30 minutes; they can't be reserved. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before you go.
A harbor Christmas market on the island town of Lindau on Lake Constance, with views across to the Alps. Thu to Sun only, 11:00 to 21:00: 26 to 29 Nov, 3 to 6, 10 to 13 and 17 to 20 Dec. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before […]
A ticketed market under a lit-up railway viaduct in a Black Forest gorge near Hinterzarten. Thu to Sun only: Thu 16:00 to 21:00, Fri to Sun 14:00 to 21:00. 10 Dec is reserved for local residents. The organizer says regular tickets for 2026 are sold out; leftover tickets can appear in the official shop. Hours […]
Our home village's Advent market at the Blaahaus industrial museum, with handmade wreaths, pottery, Kiachl, Glühwein and a visit from St. Nicholas in the afternoon. Free entry. The official listing shows Friday 27 Nov; a market directory also lists Saturday 28 Nov, so check the Kiefersfelden tourist office for the second day and the times. […]
A small, candle-lit market along the old-town lanes called the Grüben, below the castle, with about 30 regional sellers. Fri 16:00 to 21:00, Sat 15:00 to 21:00, Sun 15:00 to 20:00. Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before you go.
