Norden Christmas Markets 2026

Visitors can experience a seasonal winter highlight with after-work evening gatherings and festive gatherings. Family-friendly afternoons offer walking acts and special stage entertainment tailored for young children. Guests can also play on curling lanes available to book throughout the market.

Set against the backdrop of a baroque moated castle, the market illuminates the castle grounds in festive holiday splendor. Visitors can stroll through the historic grounds and enjoy family-oriented musical concerts in a contemplative atmosphere.

Visitors can explore market stalls featuring regional handicrafts and local products set in the forest. A variety of sweet and savory foods are available to enjoy. Children can participate in special programs and hands-on activities.

Visitors stroll through a festive Christmas village stretching along the Ratsdelft and the Stadtgarten, centered around a large pyramid serving hot punch and mulled wine. Decorated stalls feature holiday treats, while historic ships moored in the harbor welcome guests for...

Visitors can browse market booths staffed entirely by volunteers, offering handcrafted items such as woodwork, needlework, cards, paintings, and ceramics. Festive Christmas trees and glowing Moravian stars set an atmospheric holiday scene alongside food and drink stands. A varied supporting...

Visitors can enjoy a festive, cozy gathering across the wintry grounds of Ökowerk Emden. The event features mulled wine, sausages, and freshly baked waffles to enjoy. Guests can also browse and shop a selection of beautiful handmade items.

Visitors can browse stalls from numerous exhibitors featuring lovingly crafted Christmas decorations, creative handmade items, and a variety of gift ideas. Refreshments are provided for guests to enjoy throughout the event. The bazaar offers a cozy pre-Christmas atmosphere to spend...

Set along the water at Hafentor, this intimate maritime market features around five festively decorated stalls. Visitors can enjoy sweet and savory treats alongside Glögg, hot apple drinks, and Calvados, as well as browse handcrafted goods such as door wreaths,...

Visitors can wander along atmospheric winter markets, view illuminated quays, and enjoy live performances and exhibitions across Groningen. The festivities include ice skating on a sparkling rink, singing along to Christmas classics, and sampling seasonal treats. The Grote Markt serves...

Wilhelmshaven's city center lights up around Valoisplatz and the decorated Nordseepassage for the festive season. Visitors can browse a winter cabin village, enjoy a music program, and attend special activities designed for children. Santa Claus also pays visits to the...

Visitors can browse more than 100 Scandinavian pop-up shops offering handmade and natural products inside an industrial former sugar factory. The event features live music, Christmas choirs, creative workshops, lectures, and a gift-wrapping studio. Guests can also unwind across four...

Set on the square beside the historic Meyers Mühle, this cozy market features individually decorated stalls offering regional specialties, sweets, ceramics, and handcrafted Christmas decorations. Entertainment includes performances by local choirs and musical groups, along with a carousel for children....

Around 150 designers and hobbyists present handmade creations, including fashion, jewelry, and home and garden decorations. Visitors can explore traditional crafts such as woodturning, glass art, embroidery, pottery, and felting, alongside seasonal floral arrangements and wreaths. Handcrafted delicacies like jams,...

Visitors explore a festive route of pop-up shops hosted inside and outside residents' homes throughout the village. The diverse stops showcase handcrafted gifts, linocut prints, brocante, Christmas decorations, and homemade treats alongside artisan specialties like cold-smoked salmon and local poffert....

Historic fortress squares, ramparts, and bastions fill with nearly 100 festive stalls offering decorations, gifts, and artisan treats. Visitors can admire illuminated bridges, lighted Christmas trees along the ramparts, and a large Christmas tree on the Marktplein. The atmosphere features...

Visitors can explore an illuminated spa park featuring dozens of glowing Christmas trees and a festive photo frame directly on the lake shore. The holiday market offers handcrafted gifts, seasonal treats, warm drinks, and an artificial ice rink for skating...

Set around the historic Ammerländer Bauernhaus in an open-air museum, this festive market transports visitors back in time with traditional crafts and festive music. Numerous stalls showcase high-quality, handmade gifts, while live demonstrations allow guests to watch craftsmen at work...

Visitors can wander along dozens of market stalls offering Christmas decorations, gifts, and seasonal crafts on the centuries-old village green. The event features a synthetic ice skating and curling rink, food and drink stands, and fish-smoking demonstrations. Guests can also...

Visitors can wander through a festive pagoda village featuring an artisan craft market with handmade jewelry, clothing, accessories, and home decor. Entertainment includes a carousel, reading tent, puppet theater, and live musical performances by local choirs and the band Speedos....

Set by the lake at the campsite, this holiday market hosts stalls featuring handmade crafts, Christmas decorations, stone carvings, and dog accessories. Visitors can enjoy sweet and savory specialties including flamed salmon, crêpes, fresh waffles, roasted almonds, Indian dishes, and...

Experience the enchanting Weihnachtszauber Aurich, a beloved Christmas market offering a relaxed atmosphere for festive enjoyment. Browse over 25 food stalls for delicious treats and warm drinks, discover unique handmade gifts from regional artisans, and enjoy the charm of Germany's...

Experience the charm of the Wittmund Advent Market, a delightful community event held on the first weekend of Advent. Browse unique, handmade Christmas items from local volunteers and organizations, and enjoy festive treats and warm beverages at the Konfi-Café. Support...

Experience the magic of the Lichtermeer and Wintermarkt in Carolinensiel. This traditional market, set around the museum harbor, features a stunning Floating Christmas Tree and a 'Sea of Lights' illuminating the town. Visitors can savor festive foods, find unique gifts,...

Immerse yourself in the festive spirit at the Christmas Market in Leer's city center. Discover over 50 stalls offering a delightful array of sweet and savory treats, mulled wine, and punch. Younger visitors will be thrilled with three dedicated children's...

Step into a magical Christmas wonderland at the Groningen Christmas Market, held within the breathtaking Martinikerk. This event offers a festive escape with stalls brimming with unique gifts and charming decorations, all set against the stunning historical backdrop of the...

Step into a magical winter wonderland at the Winter Kerstfair Veendam 2025! This festive event transforms the heart of Veendam into a sparkling square filled with twinkling lights and cheerful music. Explore numerous stalls brimming with delicious treats, handcrafted goods,...

Experience the magic of the Adventsmarkt in Weener am Alten Hafen, a charming Christmas market set against the backdrop of the old harbor. Visitors can enjoy a traditional nativity scene with live animals, a delightful children's carousel, and a daily...

Step into a winter wonderland at the Lamberti-Markt, Oldenburg's beloved Christmas market. From late November through December, the city center transforms into a festive 'little city' with over 110 charming wooden stalls. Discover unique handmade gifts, seasonal decorations, and artisanal...

Step into the enchanting Rasteder Weihnachtsdorf, a festive Christmas village centered around a magnificent wooden pyramid. Browse numerous stalls filled with handcrafted treasures, from jewelry to unique decorations, perfect for finding that special holiday gift. Savor classic market treats like...

Discover the enchanting Kerstmarkt Wezup, a unique Christmas market held in the picturesque village of Wezup. Wander through historic farms and barns transformed into over 50 market stalls, offering a wide array of products. As dusk falls, hundreds of tealights...

Discover the Wüstinger Weihnachtsmarkt, a charming holiday event featuring a Hobby Art Bazaar and flea market. Children will delight in a traditional visit from Nikolaus, who distributes small gifts, while carousels and pony rides offer free entertainment. This market provides...

Experience the charm of the Langendammer Weihnachtsmarkt, hosted by the Fanfarenzug „Vorwärts“ Langendamm. This festive event offers a delightful array of market stalls, a toy exchange, and a grand tombola with valuable prizes. Visitors can enjoy traditional treats like mulled...

Experience a festive weekend at the TuS Obenstrohe Christmas Market, featuring a delightful blend of arts, crafts, and a medieval market. Browse unique handmade treasures from over 50 artisans, enjoy family-friendly games and activities, and savor traditional festive foods and...

Experience the charm of the Wiefelstede Christmas Market, a festive gathering organized by local associations. Browse unique handmade crafts and gifts from artisans, and savor traditional festive foods and warm drinks. This event offers a delightful opportunity to immerse yourself...

Experience the enchanting Winterzauber at Gleispark, starting November 15th and running through the end of the year. This festive event offers a magical holiday atmosphere, complete with warm mulled wine and culminating in a special New Year's Eve party to...