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Wooden Christmas market stalls with fir garlands and warm lights line a wet cobblestone square of half-timbered houses at dusk, with a tall decorated Christmas tree and a castle on a hill behind.

Cultural Currents

Christmas markets 2026: opening dates by city

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

November 1, 2026

A huge crowd fills a city street under bright summer sky waving colorful flags.

Cultural Currents

Cologne Pride Draws Over a Million

Cologne Pride drew over a million people to the Rhine in July, one of Europe's largest and most welcoming events.

July 10, 2026

What's Happening in Germany

Voyeurism Law Reform in Germany: What is on the Table?

Germany is reforming its voyeurism law to address digital misuse and non-consensual sharing of intimate footage.

November 5, 2025