Christmas markets 2026: opening dates by city
Christmas markets 2026 open from 13 November. Verified dates for Munich, Cologne, Berlin, Hamburg, Dresden and more.

Christmas markets 2026 open from 13 November. Verified dates for Munich, Cologne, Berlin, Hamburg, Dresden and more.
The Berlin summer open-air season peaks in July with Classic Open Air, festivals and free neighbourhood events.
Germany's armed forces chief is pushing to assess all eligible citizens for military service, not just volunteers.
Registrations of Ukrainian men aged 18 to 22 in Germany have risen sharply since Ukraine eased exit rules.
A man was arrested in Berlin's Neukölln district on suspicion of plotting a serious attack.
Germany commemorated 70 years of NATO membership with renewed defense commitments. The milestone highlights how Germany's role in the alliance has evolved.
The CDU voted to approve the coalition agreement with the SPD at a special party congress in Berlin.