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Christmas markets in Germany

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    Cologne Christmas Markets

    16 Nov – 23 Dec 2026

    Köln· North Rhine-Westphalia

    Cologne's Christmas season includes several distinct markets, including those near the cathedral, Neumarkt and Rudolfplatz. This city-wide listing is an overview; individual markets have different dates and opening hours.

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    Munich Christkindlmarkt at Marienplatz

    20 Nov – 24 Dec 2026

    München· Bavaria

    Munich's city-run Christmas market is centred on Marienplatz in front of the Neues Rathaus. Its opening date and programme should be checked separately from other Christmas markets across Munich.

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    Rothenburg Reiterlesmarkt

    20 Nov – 23 Dec 2026

    Rothenburg ob der Tauber· Bavaria

    A Christmas market among the lanes and squares of Rothenburg ob der Tauber's old town. Combine the market with a walk through the historic centre, and check the programme for closures and opening times.

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    Cottbus Market of a Thousand Stars

    23 Nov – 23 Dec 2026

    Cottbus· Brandenburg

    The Christmas Market of a Thousand Stars brings seasonal stalls and illuminated decorations to central Cottbus. Check the city's current market information for the participating areas and opening times.

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    Frankfurt Christmas Market

    23 Nov – 22 Dec 2026

    Frankfurt am Main· Hesse

    Frankfurt's Christmas market links the Römerberg with other central squares and streets. Check the official market map for individual areas, seasonal activities and the opening times that apply to your visit.

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    Lübeck Christmas City

    23 Nov – 30 Dec 2026

    Lübeck· Schleswig-Holstein

    Lübeck's Christmas season brings several markets to the historic old town, from traditional stalls to craft and maritime settings. Each market has its own dates, opening times and access arrangements.

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    Magdeburg Christmas Market

    23 Nov – 29 Dec 2026

    Magdeburg· Saxony-Anhalt

    Magdeburg's Christmas market takes place around the Alter Markt. The city's Lichterwelt is a separate attraction with its own dates; market closures must be checked independently.

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    Schlachte-Zauber Christmas Market

    23 Nov – 23 Dec 2026

    Bremen

    A winter market along Bremen's Schlachte promenade beside the Weser. The riverside stalls have their own setting and programme, distinct from the main Christmas market around the town hall.

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    Gendarmenmarkt Christmas Market

    23 Nov – 31 Dec 2026

    Berlin

    A Christmas market on Berlin's Gendarmenmarkt, framed by the Deutscher Dom, Französischer Dom and Konzerthaus. Crafts, food and stage activities form part of the visitor experience; check admission for your chosen day.

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    Erfurt Christmas Market

    24 Nov – 22 Dec 2026

    Erfurt· Thuringia

    Erfurt's Christmas market takes place against the backdrop of the Dom and Severikirche. Check the market programme for seasonal activities and the individual opening hours around your chosen visit.

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    Leipzig Christmas Market

    24 Nov – 23 Dec 2026

    Leipzig· Saxony

    Leipzig's Christmas market spreads across several areas of the city centre, including the Marktplatz and Naschmarkt. Individual areas can finish on different days, so check the specific market you want to visit.

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    Dresden Striezelmarkt

    25 Nov – 24 Dec 2026

    Dresden· Saxony

    Dresden's traditional Christmas market on the Altmarkt features regional crafts and seasonal specialities. Special activities, including the Stollen festival, have their own dates within the wider market programme.

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