Christmas Markets 2026: Dates and Where to Go
Dates for 96 markets in 13 countries, verified on official organizer websites. Plus our guides to Europe, from Prague and Vienna to Dresden, Budapest, and Strasbourg.
Updated October 25, 2026 · Lucie and Lukáš, Loudavým krokem
- The season opens with the market at Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna as early as Nov 6, while the main Vienna market on Rathausplatz starts Nov 13.
- Most markets open the week before the first Sunday of Advent (Nov 29). Prague's Old Town Square market runs from Nov 28.
- German markets usually end on December 23 or 24. Prague and other Czech towns, such as Ostrava, České Budějovice, Uherské Hradiště, stay open until Epiphany (Jan 6).
- Accommodation in Vienna, Dresden, Prague, and Nuremberg for Advent weekends sells out as early as November, so book with a free cancellation option.
2026 Christmas Markets Calendar
All 96 markets listed by opening date. We've verified the dates on official organizer websites. Click a country to filter the list.
| Date | Market | Country | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening in: November 2026 | |||
| Nov 6 – Dec 21 | Julemarked Nytorv & Gammeltorv København | Denmark | guide: Europe → |
| Nov 6, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027 | Weihnachtsmarkt Schloss Schönbrunn Wien | Austria | Vienna → |
| Nov 6 – Dec 26 | Weihnachtsmarkt Stephansplatz Wien | Austria | Vienna → |
| Nov 12 – Dec 31 | Marché de Noël Paris La Défense Puteaux | France | guide: Europe → |
| Nov 13 – Dec 31 | Vörösmarty Classic Xmas – karácsonyi vásár Budapest | Hungary | Budapest → |
| Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | Advent Bazilika Budapest | Hungary | Budapest → |
| Nov 13 – Dec 23 | Christkindlmarkt Innsbrucker Altstadt Innsbruck | Austria | guide: Austria → |
| Nov 13 – Dec 23 | Christkindlmarkt am Marktplatz Innsbruck | Austria | guide: Austria → |
| Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 | Hafen-Weihnachtsmarkt am Rheinauhafen Köln | Germany | Cologne → |
| Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 | Jul i Tivoli København | Denmark | guide: Europe → |
| Nov 13 – Dec 26 | Wiener Christkindlmarkt am Rathausplatz Wien | Austria | Vienna → |
| Nov 13 – Dec 23 | Weihnachtsmarkt Am Hof Wien | Austria | Vienna → |
| Nov 13 – Dec 23 | Art Advent – Kunst und Handwerk am Karlsplatz Wien | Austria | Vienna → |
| Nov 13 – Dec 23 | Weihnachtsmarkt am Spittelberg Wien | Austria | Vienna → |
| Nov 13 – Dec 23 | Weihnachtsdorf Uni Campus Wien (Altes AKH) Wien | Austria | Vienna → |
| Nov 13 – Dec 26 | Weihnachtszauber Schwarzenbergplatz Wien | Austria | Vienna → |
| Nov 14 – Dec 30 | Jul på Liseberg Göteborg | Sweden | guide: Europe → |
| Nov 14 – Dec 20 | Jul På Højbro Plads København | Denmark | guide: Europe → |
| Nov 14 – Dec 23 | Altwiener Christkindlmarkt auf der Freyung Wien | Austria | Vienna → |
| Nov 16 – Dec 23 | Weihnachtsmarkt am Kölner Dom Köln | Germany | Cologne → |
| Nov 16 – Dec 23 | Markt der Engel / Weihnachtsmarkt am Neumarkt Köln | Germany | Cologne → |
| Nov 16 – Dec 23 | Nikolausdorf auf dem Rudolfplatz Köln | Germany | Cologne → |
| Nov 18, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 | Wintermarkt am Humboldt Forum Berlin | Germany | Berlin → |
| Nov 18, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027 | Českobudějovický advent České Budějovice | Czechia | České Budějovice → |
| Nov 19 – Dec 30 | Düsseldorfer Weihnachtsmarkt Düsseldorf | Germany | guide: Germany → |
| Nov 19, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 | Hyde Park Winter Wonderland London | United Kingdom | guide: Europe → |
| Nov 19, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | Salzburger Christkindlmarkt am Dom- und Residenzplatz Salzburg | Austria | Salzburg → |
| Nov 19, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027 | Salzburger Sternadvent Salzburg | Austria | Salzburg → |
| Nov 19 – Dec 31 | Weihnachtsmarkt am Mirabellplatz Salzburg | Austria | Salzburg → |
| Nov 19 – Dec 24 | Hellbrunner Adventzauber Salzburg | Austria | Salzburg → |
| Nov 20 – Dec 23 | Aachener Weihnachtsmarkt Aachen | Germany | guide: Germany → |
| Nov 20 – Dec 23 | Jarmark Bożonarodzeniowy Gdańsk Gdańsk | Poland | guide: Europe → |
| Nov 20 – Dec 23 | Jarmark Bożonarodzeniowy w Gdańsku 2026 Gdańsk | Poland | guide: Poland → |
| Nov 20 – Dec 24 | Christkindlmarkt vor dem Rathaus (Grazer Advent) Graz | Austria | guide: Austria → |
| Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027 | Panorama-Christkindlmarkt Hungerburg Innsbruck | Austria | guide: Austria → |
| Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027 | Jarmark Bożonarodzeniowy w Katowicach 2026 Katowice | Poland | Katowice → |
| Nov 20 – Dec 23 | Vánoční trhy na Soukenném náměstí Liberec | Czechia | Liberec → |
| Nov 20 – Dec 24 | Münchner Christkindlmarkt am Marienplatz München | Germany | guide: Europe → |
| Nov 20 – Dec 23 | Vánoční trhy Opava Opava | Czechia | Opava → |
| Nov 20 – Dec 24 | Vánoční trhy náměstí Míru Praha | Czechia | Prague → |
| Nov 20 – Dec 23 | Romantischer Weihnachtsmarkt auf Schloss Thurn und Taxis Regensburg | Germany | Regensburg → |
| Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027 | Seefelder Christkindlmarkt in der Fußgängerzone Seefeld in Tirol | Austria | guide: Austria → |
| Nov 20 – Dec 20 | Wolfgangseer Advent St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut | Austria | guide: Austria → |
| Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027 | Tallinna Jõuluturg Tallinn | Estonia | Tallinn → |
| Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027 | Jarmark Warszawski 2026 Warszawa | Poland | guide: Poland → |
| Nov 20 – Dec 31 | K&K Weihnachtsmarkt (Schlosspark Belvedere) Wien | Austria | Vienna → |
| Nov 20 – Dec 26 | Weihnachtsdorf Maria-Theresien-Platz Wien | Austria | Vienna → |
| Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027 | Wintermarkt am Riesenradplatz Wien | Austria | Vienna → |
| Nov 20 – Dec 20 | Alm Advent Wien | Austria | Vienna → |
| Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 7, 2027 | Wrocławski Jarmark Bożonarodzeniowy 2026 Wrocław | Poland | Wrocław → |
| Nov 21 – Dec 24 | Linzer Christkindlmarkt am Hauptplatz Linz | Austria | guide: Austria → |
| Nov 21 – Dec 24 | Weihnachtsmarkt im Linzer Volksgarten Linz | Austria | guide: Austria → |
| Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027 | Ostravské Vánoce Ostrava | Czechia | Ostrava → |
| Nov 21 – Dec 23 | Vánoční trhy Plzeň Plzeň | Czechia | guide: Czech Republic → |
| Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027 | Betlejem Poznańskie 2026 Poznań | Poland | guide: Poland → |
| Nov 22 – Dec 24 | Olomoucké Vánoce – vánoční trhy Olomouc | Czechia | guide: Czech Republic → |
| Nov 22, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 | Marché de Noël des Champs-Élysées Paris | France | guide: Europe → |
| Nov 23 – Dec 31 | WeihnachtsZauber Gendarmenmarkt Berlin | Germany | Berlin → |
| Nov 23 – Dec 26 | Weihnachtsmarkt am Alexanderplatz Berlin | Germany | Berlin → |
| Nov 23 – Dec 27 | Weihnachtsmarkt vor dem Schloss Charlottenburg Berlin | Germany | Berlin → |
| Nov 23, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 | Weihnachtsmarkt am Roten Rathaus Berlin | Germany | Berlin → |
| Nov 23 – Dec 29 | Marchés de Noël de Colmar Colmar | France | guide: Europe → |
| Nov 23, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027 | Heinzels Wintermärchen Köln | Germany | Cologne → |
| Nov 23 – Dec 24 | Meißner Weihnacht Meißen | Germany | guide: Germany → |
| Nov 23 – Dec 23 | Regensburger Christkindlmarkt Regensburg | Germany | Regensburg → |
| Nov 25 – Dec 24 | 592. Dresdner Striezelmarkt Dresden | Germany | Dresden → |
| Nov 25, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 | Advent auf dem Neumarkt Dresden | Germany | Dresden → |
| Nov 25, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 | Dresdner Augustusmarkt Dresden | Germany | Dresden → |
| Nov 25 – Dec 23 | Mittelalter-Weihnacht im Stallhof Dresden | Germany | Dresden → |
| Nov 25 – Dec 24 | Vánoční trhy náměstí Republiky Praha | Czechia | Prague → |
| Nov 26, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 | Hlavný vianočný trh 2026 (Bratislavské Vianoce) Bratislava | Slovakia | Bratislava → |
| Nov 26, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 | Prívetivá zóna – Hlavný vianočný trh na Primaciálnom námestí 2026 Bratislava | Slovakia | Bratislava → |
| Nov 26, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 | Staromestské vianočné trhy 2026 Bratislava | Slovakia | Bratislava → |
| Nov 26 – Dec 23 | Vánoční trhy před libereckou radnicí (Liberecký advent) Liberec | Czechia | Liberec → |
| Nov 27 – Dec 23 | Annaberger Weihnachtsmarkt Annaberg-Buchholz | Germany | Annaberg → |
| Nov 27 – Dec 23 | Brněnské Vánoce Brno | Czechia | Brno → |
| Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 | Plaisirs d'Hiver / Winterpret Bruxelles | Belgium | guide: Europe → |
| from Nov 27 | Advent Óbudán Budapest | Hungary | Budapest → |
| from Nov 27 | Jarmark Bożonarodzeniowy na Rynku Głównym w Krakowie 2026 Kraków | Poland | Krakow → |
| Nov 27 – Dec 20 | Seiffener Weihnacht Kurort Seiffen | Germany | Seiffen → |
| Nov 27 – Dec 24 | Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt Nürnberg | Germany | Nuremberg → |
| Nov 27 – Dec 20 | Adventmarkt auf der Festung Hohensalzburg Salzburg | Austria | Salzburg → |
| Nov 27 – Dec 24 | Christkindelsmärik – Marché de Noël de Strasbourg Strasbourg | France | Strasbourg → |
| Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 | Adventní městečko na náměstí T. G. Masaryka Tábor | Czechia | guide: Czech Republic → |
| Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027 | Malý vánoční jarmark Uherské Hradiště | Czechia | Uherské Hradiště → |
| Nov 27 – Dec 23 | Adventní Zlín Zlín | Czechia | Zlín → |
| Nov 28, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027 | Vánoční trhy Praha – Staroměstské náměstí Praha | Czechia | Prague → |
| Nov 28, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027 | Vánoční trhy Praha – Václavské náměstí Praha | Czechia | Prague → |
| Nov 28, 2026 – Jan 7, 2027 | Advent u Zagrebu Zagreb | Croatia | guide: Europe → |
| Nov 29 – Dec 23 | Královské vánoční trhy Hradec Králové | Czechia | Hradec Králové → |
| Nov 29 – Dec 31 | Vánoce v Jihlavě – adventní trhy Jihlava | Czechia | guide: Czech Republic → |
| Nov 29, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | Vánoční trhy Karlovy Vary Karlovy Vary | Czechia | guide: Czech Republic → |
| Opening in: December 2026 | |||
| Dec 5 – 13 | Zittauer Weihnachtsmarkt mit Lichterfest Zittau | Germany | guide: Germany → |
| Dec 11 – 13 | Jarmark Bożonarodzeniowy na Nikiszu 2026 Katowice | Poland | Katowice → |
| Dec 12 – 13 | Staročeský vánoční trh Tábor | Czechia | guide: Czech Republic → |
| Dec 12 – 22 | Velký vánoční jarmark Uherské Hradiště | Czechia | Uherské Hradiště → |
Christmas Markets in the Czech Republic
Prague, Brno, Ostrava, and smaller towns: when the tree gets lit, opening hours, and what to try. Czech markets often run until Epiphany, so you can combine a visit with a New Year's trip. You'll find a comparison of the most beautiful markets in our The Most Beautiful Christmas Markets in the Czech Republic guide.
Christmas Markets in Central Europe
Vienna, Dresden, Bratislava, Wrocław, and the mining-town markets of the Ore Mountains. They're all close together, so they're easy to combine into one trip, for example using Prague or Vienna as a base.
More Cities in Europe and Beyond
Budapest, Krakow, Salzburg, Berlin, Cologne, Strasbourg, Tallinn, and New York: cities worth spending a whole Advent weekend in.
Guides by Country
Overviews comparing the markets of an entire country. Handy if you don't know exactly where to go yet.
Where to Stay for Christmas Markets
Every guide includes a section on accommodation with specific neighborhoods and hotels within walking distance of the market. As a rule of thumb, book Advent weekends in October or early November; weekdays are cheaper and markets are less crowded.
Find accommodation for AdventPractical Christmas Market Tips
Frequently Asked Questions About Christmas Markets
When do the 2026 Christmas markets start?
The first to open is the market at Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna (Nov 6), followed by the main market on Rathausplatz Nov 13. Most markets in Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic start between November 20 and 28, just before the first Sunday of Advent (Nov 29).
When do the Christmas markets start in Prague?
The markets on Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square run Nov 28, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027 this year.
Which Christmas markets are the most beautiful?
Our picks: Vienna (over ten markets in one city), Dresden with one of Germany's oldest markets, Prague's Old Town Square, Strasbourg, and Nuremberg. For something smaller, try Seiffen in the Ore Mountains.
Which markets can be combined into one trip?
From Prague, Dresden and the Saxon markets (Seiffen, Annaberg) are closest. Vienna and Bratislava are just an hour apart by train, and from Wrocław it's a short hop to Katowice and Krakow.
Are Christmas markets open after Christmas?
Some are: Prague, Ostrava, České Budějovice, Wrocław, and Katowice stay open until Epiphany (Jan 6). German markets usually close on December 23 or 24.
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