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THE CHIARA! CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

What a lovely Christmas!

Markets, little towns and lovely discoveries

An afternoon under the lights. Hot chocolate to share. A gift chosen with love. Your next Christmas memory starts here.

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Christmas market in Strasbourg’s old town in 2018. Archive photograph, not the 2026 edition.
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Bolzano Cathedral and the illuminated market stalls in 2025

Bolzano lights up the Wish Tree

At 5 pm on Thursday 26 November, the fir tree lights up in Piazza Walther to open the 35th edition. Its decorations draw on wishes shared by children and young people receiving hospital care.

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Fano

Province of Pesaro e Urbino · Marche · Italy

Admission and costs
The walk between the arch, main street and square is free. Optional entry to Palazzo Malatestiano Museum costs €8 full price, €5 reduced; the combined Via Flaminia Museum ticket costs €10. Admission is free for under-18s.
Getting there
Arrive at Fano station on the Adriatic railway and continue on foot towards the historic centre. Use Piazza XX September as your final reference point: the tourist office is at number 25 and the Palazzo Malatestiano Museum at number 4.
Time to allow
Allow around 4 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
Palazzo Malatestiano Museum at Piazza XX September 4 replaces part of the walk with indoor archaeology and painting collections. It requires its own ticket and closes on 25 December and 1 January, when this alternative is unavailable.
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Assisi · Franciscan places

Province of Perugia · Umbria · Italy

Admission and costs
This suggested walk between squares and Franciscan sites is not a ticketed Christmas event. The Treasury Museum, an optional indoor addition, accepts voluntary donations; transport, guided tours and other museums remain separate from the walk.
Getting there
Assisi station is in Santa Maria degli Angeli below the hill town. Take line C/Assisi Link towards Assisi: San Francesco stop in Piazza Unità d’Italy serves the first part of your visit, followed by an uphill walk through the centre.
Time to allow
Allow around 4 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
The Treasury Museum and Perkins Collection is inside the St Francis complex, with voluntary donations. It closes Mondays, 8, 25 and 26 December, and 1 and 6 January; it is not a backup on those dates.
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Salzburg

State of Salzburg · Austria

Admission and costs
Christkindlmarkt admission is free, including New Year’s Eve. Food and purchases cost extra; the DomQuartier museum circuit and ice skating are separate activities with their own admission conditions.
Getting there
From Salzburg Hauptbahnhof take trolleybus 3, 5 or 6 to Rathaus. Walk from there to Domplatz and Residenzplatz; this route stays in the Old Town and excludes Hellbrunn and outlying locations.
Time to allow
Allow around 3 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
DomQuartier at Residenzplatz 1 offers an indoor circuit through Residence rooms, the gallery and cathedral spaces. A separate museum ticket is required; the museum closes on 24 December.
Where to park
The paid Altstadtgaragen A and B at Hildmannplatz 1 are open 24 hours. Garage A has three reserved spaces and the vehicle height limit is 2.05 m.
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Ortisei town centre with Christmas decorations and Saint Anthony’s church in December 2020. Archive photograph (2020-12-23); does not document the 2026 edition.
Ortisei

Autonomous Province of Bolzano · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy

Christmas market

Christmas in Ortisei: wonder carved in wood

Christmas village: retail huts · 28 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Nadel Urtijëi brings festive huts and flavours to the centre from 28 November 2026 to 6 January 2027, with an early break and different shopping and food hours.

About 3 hours at the destination

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Spring panorama of Ossana, without Christmas installations. Archive photograph (2009-04-09); does not document the 2026 edition.
Ossana

Autonomous Province of Trento · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy

Nativity scenes and traditions

Ossana (Trento), Trentino–South Tyrol: follow the red thread of nativity scenes

Ossana village of 1,000 nativity scenes · 27 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

In Ossana, in the province of Trento in northern Italy's Trentino–South Tyrol region, over 1,600 nativity scenes fill the Val di Sole village from 27 November 2026 to 6 January 2027.

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Dates for your diary!

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Dates refer to the particular event named. Some markets open only on selected days: read the guide before planning your journey.

Terni · Segantini: commercial Christmas village18 Oct 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Segantini: commercial Christmas village

Scheduled

Strada di Maratta Bassa 91; 9am–1pm and 3–7.30pm. Closed on 25 December and 1 January.

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Turin · Luci d’Artista23 Oct 2026 – 10 Jan 2027

Luci d’Artista

Scheduled

31 light installations across the city, free to see.

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New York · Bryant Park Holiday Shops28 Oct 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Bryant Park Holiday Shops

Scheduled

Weekdays 11 am–8 pm, weekends 10 am–8 pm. Holiday hours may vary.

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London · Southbank Centre Winter Market2 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Southbank Centre Winter Market

Scheduled

Free admission. Closed on 25 and 31 December and 1 January.

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Limatola, Benevento, northern Campania · Cadeaux al Castello: early opening dates6 Nov 2026 – 22 Nov 2026

Cadeaux al Castello: early opening dates

Scheduled · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 6 Nov 2026 · 7 Nov 2026 · 8 Nov 2026 · 13 Nov 2026 · 14 Nov 2026 · 15 Nov 2026 · 20 Nov 2026 · 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026

Open only 6–8, 13–15 and 20–22 November. Sessions and prices vary by day.

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Bologna, Santa Lucia Fair · Santa Lucia Christmas Fair6 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026

Santa Lucia Christmas Fair

Scheduled

Approximate hours 9am–8pm.

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Mantua · Piazza Virgiliana7 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026

Piazza Virgiliana

Scheduled · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 7 Nov 2026 · 8 Nov 2026 · 14 Nov 2026 · 15 Nov 2026 · 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 24 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026

Stalls open 10 am–7 pm.

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Cinecittà World, Castel Romano, Rome, Lazio · Christmas at Cinecittà World: ordinary opening dates7 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Christmas at Cinecittà World: ordinary opening dates

Scheduled · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 7 Nov 2026 · 8 Nov 2026 · 14 Nov 2026 · 15 Nov 2026 · 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 11 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026 · 28 Dec 2026 · 29 Dec 2026 · 2 Jan 2027 · 3 Jan 2027 · 4 Jan 2027 · 5 Jan 2027 · 6 Jan 2027

Only explicit dates are marked for ordinary opening in the calendar. Unconfirmed dates are not declared closures. The 31 December event is separate and requires its own ticket; recheck hours for your date.

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Gaeta, Latina, Lazio · Favole di Luce7 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027

Favole di Luce

Scheduled

City illumination season. Village activities, individual shows and monument interiors follow their own schedules; the 7 November inauguration is not a daily show.

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Bussolengo – Flover · Flover Christmas Village7 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Flover Christmas Village

Scheduled

Normally 9am–7.30pm; 31 December 9am–6.30pm. Closed 25 December and 1 January. Commercial Christmas experience at Flover garden centre.

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Salerno · Luci d’Artista 20267 Nov 2026 – 31 Jan 2027

Luci d’Artista 2026

Scheduled

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Vetralla, Tuscia, Lazio · Il Regno di Babbo Natale: Christmas visitsVisits through 10 January 2027

Il Regno di Babbo Natale: Christmas visits

Scheduled

Classic route 9:30am–7:30pm; confirm opening times for 25 December and 1 January. Experiences and shows have separate schedules.

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Paris · La Défense Christmas market12 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026

La Défense Christmas market

Scheduled

Chalets on the Puteaux esplanade.

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Paris · Le Sommet and ice rink12 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Le Sommet and ice rink

Scheduled

Opens at 3 pm on 1 January.

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New York · Union Square Holiday Market12 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Union Square Holiday Market

Scheduled

Sun–Wed 11 am–8 pm, Thu–Fri 11 am–9 pm, Sat 10 am–9 pm.

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Los Angeles · Pershing Square ice rink12 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Pershing Square ice rink

Scheduled

Ticketed skating, rentals included.

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Valkenburg · Gemeentegrot13 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026

Gemeentegrot

Scheduled

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Valkenburg · Fluweelengrot13 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026

Fluweelengrot

Scheduled

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Valkenburg · WinterGlow – Walramplein13 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

WinterGlow – Walramplein

Scheduled

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Copenhagen – Tivoli · Christmas in Tivoli13 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Christmas in Tivoli

Scheduled

Use the daily calendar; verify 24 December directly before purchase.

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Budapest · Advent Bazilika, Szent István tér13 Nov 2026 – 1 Jan 2027

Advent Bazilika, Szent István tér

Scheduled

Sun–Thu 11 am–10 pm; Fri/Sat 11 am–11 pm.24 Dec 11 am–3 pm; 25–26 Dec 11 am–8 pm; 31 Dec 11 am–3 am; 1 Jan 11 am–6 pm.

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Budapest · Vörösmarty: crafts and train13 Nov 2026 – 28 Dec 2026

Vörösmarty: crafts and train

Scheduled

Craft exhibitors and train finish 28 December.Ordinary Sun–Thu 11 am–9 pm; Fri/Sat 11 am–10 pm.24 Dec 10 am–2 pm; 25–26 Dec noon–6 pm.Train has separate hours.

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Riva del Garda · Di Gusto in Gusto Christmas Market13 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Di Gusto in Gusto Christmas Market

Scheduled · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 13 Nov 2026 · 14 Nov 2026 · 15 Nov 2026 · 20 Nov 2026 · 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 27 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 30 Nov 2026 · 4 Dec 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 11 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 18 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 23 Dec 2026 · 24 Dec 2026 · 25 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026 · 28 Dec 2026 · 29 Dec 2026 · 30 Dec 2026 · 31 Dec 2026 · 1 Jan 2027 · 2 Jan 2027 · 3 Jan 2027 · 4 Jan 2027 · 5 Jan 2027 · 6 Jan 2027

Only on the 36 listed dates. Generally opens at 10.30am, or 11am on 1 January; closing times vary by date, with a 5pm finish on 6 January. Check the hours for your selected date.

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Cologne · Harbour Christmas market, Chocolate Museum13 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Harbour Christmas market, Chocolate Museum

Scheduled

Sun–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm; 15 November from 1pm, 22 November from 6pm; closed 24 and 25 December; 31 December until 8pm.

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Vienna · Wiener Christkindlmarkt at Rathausplatz13 Nov 2026 – 26 Dec 2026

Wiener Christkindlmarkt at Rathausplatz

Scheduled

Daily 10 am–10 pm; 24 December 10 am–6.30 pm. Skating has a separate calendar.

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Vienna · Ice Dream at the Christmas Market – skating, not a market13 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Ice Dream at the Christmas Market – skating, not a market

Scheduled

Separate skating event: 10 am–10 pm; 24 December 10 am–6.30 pm; closed 31 December. Market ends 26 December.

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Asti13 Nov 2026 – 20 Dec 2026

Asti

Scheduled · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 13 Nov 2026 · 14 Nov 2026 · 15 Nov 2026 · 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 3 Dec 2026 · 4 Dec 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 10 Dec 2026 · 11 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 17 Dec 2026 · 18 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026

Special opening on 13 November from 15:00. Other listed days: 10:00–20:00.

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Innsbruck · Old Town and Marktplatz13 Nov 2026 – 23 Dec 2026

Old Town and Marktplatz

Scheduled

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Bergamo · Christmas Village14 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026

Christmas Village

Scheduled

25 chalets on Piazzale degli Alpini.

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Paris · Tuileries Christmas market14 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Tuileries Christmas market

Scheduled

Daily, 11 am–11:45 pm.

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Pergine Valsugana · Christmas in Pergine: market14 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026

Christmas in Pergine: market

Scheduled · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 14 Nov 2026 · 15 Nov 2026 · 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 23 Dec 2026 · 24 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026

Retail huts 10am–7pm on the stated days. Food Fridays and New Year’s Eve have separate calendars.

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Montecatini Terme · Destinazione Natale: city programme14 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Destinazione Natale: city programme

Scheduled

The overall period does not mean daily opening of market or individual experiences.

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Montecatini Terme · Viale Verdi market14 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026

Viale Verdi market

Scheduled · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 14 Nov 2026 · 15 Nov 2026 · 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 25 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026

Open from 9am to 8pm on weekends and public holidays.

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Grazzano Visconti · Christmas in Grazzano Visconti14 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Christmas in Grazzano Visconti

Scheduled · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 14 Nov 2026 · 15 Nov 2026 · 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026 · 28 Dec 2026 · 29 Dec 2026 · 30 Dec 2026 · 1 Jan 2027 · 2 Jan 2027 · 3 Jan 2027 · 4 Jan 2027 · 5 Jan 2027 · 6 Jan 2027

Open only on the listed dates, 10am–7pm. 31 December is absent from the opening schedule.

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Firenze · Santa Croce · Christmas market in Piazza Santa Croce14 Nov 2026 – 20 Dec 2026

Christmas market in Piazza Santa Croce

Scheduled

Daily; Monday–Thursday 10am–10pm, Friday–Sunday 10am–11pm.

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Empoli · Empoli Città del Natale14 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027

Empoli Città del Natale

Scheduled

Festival period; market stalls have specific trading dates.

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Empoli · Christmas markets14 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Christmas markets

Scheduled · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 14 Nov 2026 · 15 Nov 2026 · 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 22 Dec 2026 · 23 Dec 2026 · 24 Dec 2026

Listed dates only, 9am–8pm.

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Rango14 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026

Rango

Scheduled · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 14 Nov 2026 · 15 Nov 2026 · 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 27 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026 · 29 Dec 2026 · 30 Dec 2026 · 31 Dec 2026

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Govone14 Nov 2026 – 20 Dec 2026

Govone

Scheduled · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 14 Nov 2026 · 15 Nov 2026 · 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026

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Arezzo · Tyrolean Village · Piazza Grande14 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026

Tyrolean Village · Piazza Grande

Scheduled · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 14 Nov 2026 · 15 Nov 2026 · 19 Nov 2026 · 20 Nov 2026 · 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 26 Nov 2026 · 27 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 3 Dec 2026 · 4 Dec 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 10 Dec 2026 · 11 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 17 Dec 2026 · 18 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 21 Dec 2026 · 22 Dec 2026 · 23 Dec 2026 · 24 Dec 2026 · 25 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026

The wider city programme continues until 6 January, with separate calendars for individual attractions.

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Vancouver · Vancouver Christmas Market16 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Vancouver Christmas Market

Still to come

Timed admission. Final day is 24 December.

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Cologne · Cathedral Christmas market, Roncalliplatz16 Nov 2026 – 23 Dec 2026

Cathedral Christmas market, Roncalliplatz

Still to come

Sun–Wed 11am–9pm, Thu–Fri 11am–10pm, Sat 10am–10pm; closed 22 November.

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Cologne · Nikolausdorf, Rudolfplatz16 Nov 2026 – 23 Dec 2026

Nikolausdorf, Rudolfplatz

Still to come

Stalls Sun–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm; closed 22 November; 23 December closing at 9pm.

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Lille · Village de Noël at Rihour18 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026

Village de Noël at Rihour

Still to come

Closes at 6 pm on 24 December. Closed on Christmas Day.

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Lille · Big wheel on Grand’Place18 Nov 2026 – 16 Jan 2027

Big wheel on Grand’Place

Still to come

Ticket required.

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Salzburg · Domplatz and Residenzplatz19 Nov 2026 – 1 Jan 2027

Domplatz and Residenzplatz

Still to come

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London · Hyde Park Winter Wonderland19 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland

Still to come

Timed entry ticket. Closed on Christmas Day.

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Bern · Sternenmarkt, Kleine Schanze19 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026

Sternenmarkt, Kleine Schanze

Still to come

Closed 25 December; 24 December 11am–4pm.

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Zurich · Bellevue Noël, Niederdorf and other markets19 Nov 2026 – 23 Dec 2026

Bellevue Noël, Niederdorf and other markets

Still to come

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Zurich · Main station and Münsterhof19 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Main station and Münsterhof

Still to come

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Trento · Piazza Fiera and Piazza Mostra20 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Piazza Fiera and Piazza Mostra

Still to come

Open on 25 December from 16:00 to 20:00. Shorter hours on 24 and 31 December and 6 January.

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Bergamo · Bergamo on Ice and Star Garden20 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027

Bergamo on Ice and Star Garden

Still to come

Skating and light trail.

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Aachen · Aachen Christmas Market20 Nov 2026 – 23 Dec 2026

Aachen Christmas Market

Still to come

Usually 11 am–9 pm. 22 Nov 6–9 pm, 12 Dec 11 am–10 pm, 23 Dec 11 am–8 pm.

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Pergine Valsugana · Friday LIVE: food and music20 Nov 2026 – 18 Dec 2026

Friday LIVE: food and music

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 20 Nov 2026 · 27 Nov 2026 · 4 Dec 2026 · 11 Dec 2026 · 18 Dec 2026

5–9.30pm, concert at 7.30pm. Food and music only; retail huts closed.

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Tallinn · Town Hall Square Christmas Market20 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Town Hall Square Christmas Market

Still to come

Opening ceremony 20 November at 6 pm; consult daily programme and individual service times.

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Munich · Marienplatz Christkindlmarkt20 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Marienplatz Christkindlmarkt

Still to come

Mon–Sat 10am–9pm, Sun 10am–8pm; closed 22 November; 24 December 10am–2pm. Kripperlmarkt by St Peter’s is part of the central route.

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Rothenburg ob der Tauber · Reiterlesmarkt, Old Town20 Nov 2026 – 23 Dec 2026

Reiterlesmarkt, Old Town

Still to come

Sun–Thu 11am–7pm, Fri–Sat 11am–8pm; opening appointment 20 November at 5pm; opening with the Reiterle 27 November at 5pm; closed 22 November.

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Verona · Piazza Bra Christmas market20 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026

Piazza Bra Christmas market

Still to come

Sun–Thu 10am–9pm; Fri–Sat 10am–11pm. 9 Dec 10am–3.30pm; 24 Dec 10am–5pm; 25 Dec 4–11pm; 26 Dec 10am–11pm; 27 Dec 10am–6pm.

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Rovereto · Rintocchi di luce Christmas market20 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Rintocchi di luce Christmas market

Still to come

Market 10am–7pm; food Mon–Thu until 8pm, Fri–Sun until 8.30pm. 25 Dec 4–8pm; 31 Dec closes 6pm; 1 Jan opens noon.

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Montreux20 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Montreux

Still to come

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Innsbruck · Hungerburg20 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Hungerburg

Still to come

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Levico Terme · Habsburg Christmas market21 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Habsburg Christmas market

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 27 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 4 Dec 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 11 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 18 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 24 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026 · 28 Dec 2026 · 29 Dec 2026 · 30 Dec 2026 · 31 Dec 2026 · 1 Jan 2027 · 2 Jan 2027 · 3 Jan 2027 · 4 Jan 2027 · 5 Jan 2027 · 6 Jan 2027

Listed dates only. 10am–7pm; 5, 6 and 7 December until 8.30pm.

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Mantua · Broletto, Erbe and Mantegna21 Nov 2026 – 20 Dec 2026

Broletto, Erbe and Mantegna

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026

Stalls open 10 am–7 pm.

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Colico · Piazza Garibaldi Christmas market21 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027

Piazza Garibaldi Christmas market

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 24 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026 · 2 Jan 2027 · 3 Jan 2027 · 6 Jan 2027 · 9 Jan 2027 · 10 Jan 2027

Twenty selected dates from 21 November 2026 to 10 January 2027, 10 am–7 pm.

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Stockholm · Stortorgets Julmarknad21 Nov 2026 – 23 Dec 2026

Stortorgets Julmarknad

Still to come

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Avio Castle · Christmas at Avio Castle21 Nov 2026 – 20 Dec 2026

Christmas at Avio Castle

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026

Only on the twelve listed dates, 10am–6pm; last admission 5pm. The keep is temporarily closed for maintenance.

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Montbéliard · Lumières de Noël: Christmas market21 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Lumières de Noël: Christmas market

Still to come

Fortieth edition; Switzerland is guest of honour. Closes 6pm on 24 December. Central lights continue until 3 January; their full route is not assigned the market’s opening date.

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Aosta · Marché Vert Noël21 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Marché Vert Noël

Still to come

Daily 10am–8pm; 25 December 3–8pm; 1 January 11am–8pm.

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Gubbio · Gubbio Christmas festival21 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Gubbio Christmas festival

Still to come

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Cologne · Heinzels Wintermärchen, Alter Markt23 Nov 2026 – 23 Dec 2026

Heinzels Wintermärchen, Alter Markt

Still to come

Daily 11am–10pm; closes earlier than the Heumarkt area.

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Cologne · Heinzels Wintermärchen, Heumarkt23 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027

Heinzels Wintermärchen, Heumarkt

Still to come

11am–10pm until 23 December; closed 24 and 25 December; from 26 December 11am–9pm.

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Colmar · City centre markets23 Nov 2026 – 29 Dec 2026

City centre markets

Still to come

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Colmar · Gourmet market23 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Gourmet market

Still to come

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Munich · Tollwood Winter Festival, Theresienwiese24 Nov 2026 – 23 Dec 2026

Tollwood Winter Festival, Theresienwiese

Still to come

Festival and market end on 23 December; the 31 December party is a separate event.

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Stuttgart · Esslingen Medieval and Christmas Market24 Nov 2026 – 22 Dec 2026

Esslingen Medieval and Christmas Market

Still to come

Nearby excursion: 24 November opening at 4pm, ceremony planned at 5pm; thereafter Sun–Thu 11am–8.30pm, Fri–Sat 11am–9.30pm.

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Terni · Terni: city initiatives and lights25 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Terni: city initiatives and lights

Still to come

City festivities run from 25 November to 6 January. Each attraction has its own dates and opening times.

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Stuttgart · Stuttgart Christmas market, city centre25 Nov 2026 – 23 Dec 2026

Stuttgart Christmas market, city centre

Still to come

Sun–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm; 25 November stalls open at 5pm, ceremony at 6pm in the Old Castle courtyard.

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Dresden · Dresden Striezelmarkt, Altmarkt25 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Dresden Striezelmarkt, Altmarkt

Still to come

25 November 4–9 pm; 26 November–23 December 10 am–9 pm; 24 December 10 am–2 pm.

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Innsbruck · Maria-Theresien-Straße25 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Maria-Theresien-Straße

Still to come

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Basel · Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz26 Nov 2026 – 23 Dec 2026

Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz

Still to come

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Basel · Theaterplatz winter village26 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Theaterplatz winter village

Still to come

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Limatola, Benevento, northern Campania · Cadeaux al Castello: daily opening26 Nov 2026 – 13 Dec 2026

Cadeaux al Castello: daily opening

Still to come

Open daily; separate sessions on Saturdays, Sundays and 7–8 December. Morning last entry 2pm, leave by 3:30pm; afternoon from 4pm. Market ends 13 December.

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Lugano · Natale in Piazza26 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027

Natale in Piazza

Still to come

City programme; individual activities follow separate dates.

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Lugano · Christmas market: first phase26 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Christmas market: first phase

Still to come

Via Nassa, Piazzetta Maraini, Piazza Manzoni, Via Luvini and Piazza Dante. Break on 25 December.

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Annecy · Christmas market: old town and quays26 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Christmas market: old town and quays

Still to come

11am–9pm Sunday–Thursday, 11am–9.30pm Friday–Saturday. 24 and 31 December 11am–7pm; 25 December and 1 January 3pm–9.30pm.

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Annecy · Christmas market: Jardins de l’Europe26 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Christmas market: Jardins de l’Europe

Still to come

11am–9pm Sunday–Wednesday, 11am–10pm Thursday–Saturday. 24 and 31 December 11am–8pm; 25 December and 1 January 3pm–10pm.

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Bressanone · Market opening evening26 Nov 2026 – 26 Nov 2026

Market opening evening

Still to come

Sales from 4 pm; inauguration 5 pm.

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Bolzano · Piazza Walther market27 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Piazza Walther market

Still to come

Opening ceremony on 26 November at 17:00. Different hours apply on 24 and 31 December and 1 January.

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Merano · Passirio riverside markets27 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Passirio riverside markets

Still to come

Opening ceremony on 26 November at 17:00. Food stalls and retail stalls have different hours.

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Vipiteno · Vipiteno Christmas of the Bells27 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Vipiteno Christmas of the Bells

Still to come

Retail 10 am–7 pm; first day 5–7 pm; Christmas Eve 10 am–1 pm. Reduced Christmas Day opening without a confirmed precise interval; separate food hours.

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Ossana · Ossana village of 1,000 nativity scenes27 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Ossana village of 1,000 nativity scenes

Still to come

Nativity route, 10am–10pm. Individual activities and market stalls have their own arrangements.

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Lana · Polvere di Stelle: crafts and food27 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Polvere di Stelle: crafts and food

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 27 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 4 Dec 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 11 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 18 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 24 Dec 2026

10am–7.30pm on listed days; 24 December 10am–2pm. Only food stands open on 31 December.

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San Candido · Christmas in the Dolomites27 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Christmas in the Dolomites

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 27 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 4 Dec 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 11 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 18 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 21 Dec 2026 · 22 Dec 2026 · 23 Dec 2026 · 24 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026 · 28 Dec 2026 · 29 Dec 2026 · 30 Dec 2026 · 31 Dec 2026 · 1 Jan 2027 · 2 Jan 2027 · 3 Jan 2027 · 4 Jan 2027 · 5 Jan 2027 · 6 Jan 2027

10.30am–7pm; 24 December 10.30am–2pm. Closed 25 December. Selected openings before 18 December.

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Brussels · Winter Wonders27 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Winter Wonders

Still to come

Noon–10pm; close at 6pm on 24 and 31 December and 3 January. No Grand-Place sound-and-light show on these three days.

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Maastricht · Magisch Maastricht Vrijthof27 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026

Magisch Maastricht Vrijthof

Still to come

Nonfoodstalls until 10 pm, attractions until 11 pm; 27 November from noon; 24 December 10 am–6 pm, 25 December 11 am–6 pm, 26 December from 11 am.

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Helsinki · Tuomaan Markkinat27 Nov 2026 – 22 Dec 2026

Tuomaan Markkinat

Still to come

Mon–Thu and Sun 11 am–7 pm, Fri–Sat 11 am–8 pm; 6 December normal hours.

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Riga · Dome Square Christmas Market27 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Dome Square Christmas Market

Still to come

Mon–Thu 11 am–9 pm; Fri 11 am–11 pm; Sat 10 am–11 pm; Sun 10 am–9 pm. Fri/Sat artisans until 9 pm.24 Dec 10 am–6 pm; 25–26 Dec 10 am–11 pm(artisans 9 pm); 31 Dec 10 am–2 am(artisans midnight); 1 Jan noon–11 pm(artisans 9 pm); 3 Jan 10 am–6 pm.

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Kraków · Rynek Główny Christmas Market27 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Rynek Główny Christmas Market

Still to come

Check current stall and holiday hours.

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Lugano · LAC Winter Village27 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027

LAC Winter Village

Still to come

Piazza Bernardino Luini; check individual activities.

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Bern · Waisenhausplatz Christmas market27 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Waisenhausplatz Christmas market

Still to come

Christmas Eve 10am–5pm.

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Brunico · Brunico Christmas Market27 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Brunico Christmas Market

Still to come

Retail 10 am–7 pm; Christmas Eve until 2 pm. Food hours differ.

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Bressanone · Bressanone Christmas Market27 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Bressanone Christmas Market

Still to come

Retail and food hours differ; holiday exceptions in article.

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Pordenone · Christmas in Pordenone and food chalets27 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Christmas in Pordenone and food chalets

Still to come

Opening on 27 November. Food stalls run through 6 January and craft stalls through 24 December. Individual attraction times are still to be confirmed.

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Pordenone · Craft chalets27 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Craft chalets

Still to come

Six chalets, ending 24 December inclusive; confirm daily hours.

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Nuremberg · Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt, Hauptmarkt27 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt, Hauptmarkt

Still to come

Normally 10 am–9 pm; 27 November 10 am–10 pm with prologue 5.30 pm; 24 December 10 am–2 pm.

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Livigno · Natale nel Villaggio27 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Natale nel Villaggio

Still to come

Ordinary hours 10am–6pm; 1 January 2.30–6.30pm. Closed 1, 9, 15 and 25 December.

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Bormio · Bormio Christmas market27 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027

Bormio Christmas market

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 27 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 4 Dec 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 11 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 18 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 21 Dec 2026 · 22 Dec 2026 · 23 Dec 2026 · 24 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026 · 28 Dec 2026 · 29 Dec 2026 · 30 Dec 2026 · 31 Dec 2026 · 2 Jan 2027 · 3 Jan 2027 · 4 Jan 2027 · 5 Jan 2027 · 6 Jan 2027 · 8 Jan 2027 · 9 Jan 2027 · 10 Jan 2027

Listed dates only, 10.30am–7pm. Closes at 3pm on 24 and 31 December. Closed 25–26 December and 1 January.

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Einsiedeln27 Nov 2026 – 6 Dec 2026

Einsiedeln

Still to come

Opens at 17:00 on 27 November.

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Strasbourg27 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Strasbourg

Still to come

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Ortisei · Christmas village: retail huts28 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Christmas village: retail huts

Still to come

Retail stalls close from 30 November to 4 December and on Christmas Day. Food stalls open from 11 am to 8 pm on Christmas Day.

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Ortisei · Christmas village: food huts28 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Christmas village: food huts

Still to come

Food closed 30 November–4 December; open 25 December 11am–8pm. From 21 December 11am–8pm, except 24 December 11am–5pm and 1 January 4–8pm.

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Lille · Mairie Christmas28 Nov 2026 – 28 Nov 2026

Mairie Christmas

Still to come

Free admission, 1–7 pm.

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Fano · Natale a Fano: city programme28 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Natale a Fano: city programme

Still to come

Overall festival period; not a daily-opening guarantee for stalls, rink or villages. Check each activity.

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Mombaroccio · Natale a Mombaroccio28 Nov 2026 – 13 Dec 2026

Natale a Mombaroccio

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026

10am–8pm on the eight dates. €5 day admission and specified free entry. Shows and workshops follow each day’s programme.

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Pietrarsa — Napoli e Portici · Napoli-Portici Christmas Markets28 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Napoli-Portici Christmas Markets

Still to come

10am–10pm, last entry 9pm. Shorter hours, 10am–7pm, on 1, 2, 3, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22 and 23 December, and 4, 5 and 6 January.

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Vilnius · Christmas Town: Cathedral Square market28 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026

Christmas Town: Cathedral Square market

Still to come

Mon–Wed noon–8 pm; Thu noon–9 pm; Fri/Sat noon–10 pm; Sun 11 am–8 pm.24 Dec 11 am–5 pm; 25–26 Dec noon–9 pm.

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Vilnius · Christmas tree and carousel28 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Christmas tree and carousel

Still to come

Tree and carousel: separate from market stalls, which finish 27 December.

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Zagreb · Advent Zagreb: citywide season28 Nov 2026 – 7 Jan 2027

Advent Zagreb: citywide season

Still to come

Official citywide season; individual locations and activities have separate dates and hours.Warm-up 25–27 November is distinct.

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Canale di Tenno · Canale di Tenno Christmas Market28 Nov 2026 – 20 Dec 2026

Canale di Tenno Christmas Market

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026

Only on the ten listed dates, 9.30am–6pm.

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Bern · Münsterplatz Christmas market28 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Münsterplatz Christmas market

Still to come

Christmas Eve 10am–4pm.

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Montbéliard · Château esplanade illuminations28 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Château esplanade illuminations

Still to come

From 28 November; lights 4.30pm–11pm.

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Prague · Old Town Square Christmas Market28 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Old Town Square Christmas Market

Still to come

Scheduled hours are 10 am to 10 pm. Check for changes on public holidays.

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Prague · Wenceslas Square Christmas Market28 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Wenceslas Square Christmas Market

Still to come

Lower part of the square; 10 am–10 pm. Recheck holiday updates with Taiko.

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Candelara, Pesaro · Candele a Candelara28 Nov 2026 – 20 Dec 2026

Candele a Candelara

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026

Selected dates only, 10am–8pm. Switch-offs 5.30pm and 6.30pm.

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Cimego · Quartinago · Carosello, Cimego Christmas market29 Nov 2026 – 20 Dec 2026

Carosello, Cimego Christmas market

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026

29 November and 5–8, 12–13, 19–20 December 2026, 10 am–6 pm.

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Moscow · GUM market on Red Square29 Nov 2026 – 28 Feb 2027

GUM market on Red Square

Still to come

Mon–Thu 11 am–10 pm, Fri until 11 pm, weekends and holidays 10 am–11 pm.

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Siror · Siror Christmas Market29 Nov 2026 – 20 Dec 2026

Siror Christmas Market

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 29 Nov 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026

Only on the six listed dates, starting at 10.30am. Consult the programme for each day’s activities and closing arrangements.

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Sarnico · Sarnico Magic Christmas29 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Sarnico Magic Christmas

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 29 Nov 2026 · 3 Dec 2026 · 4 Dec 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 10 Dec 2026 · 11 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 17 Dec 2026 · 18 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 24 Dec 2026 · 25 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026 · 31 Dec 2026 · 1 Jan 2027 · 2 Jan 2027 · 3 Jan 2027

Guaranteed opening Thursday–Sunday 10am–7pm. Monday–Wednesday at exhibitors’ discretion; the date filter lists guaranteed days only.

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New York · Columbus Circle Holiday Market1 Dec 2026 – 31 Dec 2026

Columbus Circle Holiday Market

Still to come

Mon–Thu 11 am–7 pm, Fri–Sun 10 am–8 pm. Check holiday hours.

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Caltagirone, Sicily · Christmas in Caltagirone 2026/271 Dec 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Christmas in Caltagirone 2026/27

Still to come

Nativity circuit period; arrange individual venues, admissions and tickets with the organiser.

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Cagliari, Sardinia · Cagliari Christmas markets1 Dec 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Cagliari Christmas markets

Still to come

Piazza Yenne, corso Vittorio Emanuele II and piazza del Carmine areas; check individual activity schedules and admission separately.

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Kraków · 84 th szopki competition3 Dec 2026 – 3 Dec 2026

84 th szopki competition

Still to come

Presentation 10 am–noon at Mickiewicz monument; processionnoon.

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Los Angeles · Things Between Holiday Market4 Dec 2026 – 6 Dec 2026

Things Between Holiday Market

Still to come

Dock Street, 10 am–4 pm.

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Los Angeles · Makers Market4 Dec 2026 – 6 Dec 2026

Makers Market

Still to come

4 Dec preview 6–9 pm, 5–6 Dec 11 am–5 pm.

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Catania · Christmas Town at Le Ciminiere5 Dec 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Christmas Town at Le Ciminiere

Still to come

Closes at 7 pm on 24 Dec. Opens at 4 pm on 25 Dec and 1 Jan.

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Milan · Oh Bej! Oh Bej! · Oh Bej! Oh Bej! fair5 Dec 2026 – 8 Dec 2026

Oh Bej! Oh Bej! fair

Still to come

5–8 December 2026. Daily hours to be confirmed.

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Sauris di Sopra · Mercatino di Natale5 Dec 2026 – 8 Dec 2026

Mercatino di Natale

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026

5, 6 and 8 December, 10am–6pm. Free admission. No market opening on 7 December.

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Sauris di Sopra · Kripn ime Lonte: scattered nativity scenes5 Dec 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Kripn ime Lonte: scattered nativity scenes

Still to come

Nativity scenes around the hamlets; separate from market dates.

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Pesaro · Piazza del Popolo market5 Dec 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Piazza del Popolo market

Still to come

Minimum hours 3–8pm Mon–Fri, 10am–8pm weekends and public holidays. Check Christmas Day and New Year updates.

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Castiglione del Lago · Luci sul Trasimeno · Percorso dell’Albero5 Dec 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Luci sul Trasimeno · Percorso dell’Albero

Still to come

Daily 5pm–11pm; weather may affect opening. Christmas stalls: working days 3.30pm–8pm; days before holidays and holidays 10am–8pm.

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Perugia · Natale alla Rocca5 Dec 2026 – 27 Dec 2026

Natale alla Rocca

Still to come

Market exhibition period at the C.E.R.P.; municipal fair calendar time band 10am–7.30pm. Confirm holiday openings and operating programme with the organisers.

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Milan · Rho · Artigiano in Fiera5 Dec 2026 – 13 Dec 2026

Artigiano in Fiera

Still to come

Daily 10am–10pm. Free personal pass.

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Matera · Sasso Caveoso · Living Nativity — Vera Fratellanza5 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Living Nativity — Vera Fratellanza

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026 · 2 Jan 2027 · 3 Jan 2027

Only on the listed dates; entry and time according to booking.

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Stresa · Lake Maggiore5 Dec 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Stresa · Lake Maggiore

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026 · 28 Dec 2026 · 29 Dec 2026 · 30 Dec 2026 · 31 Dec 2026 · 1 Jan 2027 · 2 Jan 2027 · 3 Jan 2027 · 4 Jan 2027 · 5 Jan 2027 · 6 Jan 2027

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Santa Maria Maggiore · Christmas market6 Dec 2026 – 8 Dec 2026

Christmas market

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026

Three days, 9.30am–6.30pm.

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Sant’Agata Feltria · Il Paese del Natale6 Dec 2026 – 20 Dec 2026

Il Paese del Natale

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026

Fair on 6, 7, 8, 13 and 20 December 2026. Father Christmas’s house opens from 10am to 6pm on the same five days.

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Gubbio · Illuminated mountain tree7 Dec 2026 – 10 Jan 2027

Illuminated mountain tree

Still to come

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Kraków · Post-competition szopki exhibition9 Dec 2026 – 28 Feb 2027

Post-competition szopki exhibition

Still to come

Krzysztofory Palace: independent museum visit with separate hours and tickets.

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St Petersburg · Christmas market in three squares12 Dec 2026 – 10 Jan 2027

Christmas market in three squares

Still to come

Free admission. Manezhnaya, Palace and Moskovskaya squares.

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Lugano · Christmas market: after Christmas26 Dec 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Christmas market: after Christmas

Still to come

Piazza Manzoni, Via Luvini and Piazza Dante.

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Bern · Altjahresmarkt, Waisenhausplatz28 Dec 2026 – 31 Dec 2026

Altjahresmarkt, Waisenhausplatz

Still to come

Separate year-end market.

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Budapest · Vörösmarty: food and New Year29 Dec 2026 – 31 Dec 2026

Vörösmarty: food and New Year

Still to come

Food and New Year continuation only, not craft stalls.29–30 Dec 11 am–9 pm; 31 Dec 11 am–3 am.

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Lana · Polvere di Stelle: New Year’s Eve food stands31 Dec 2026 – 31 Dec 2026

Polvere di Stelle: New Year’s Eve food stands

Still to come

Food stands only, 10am–8pm; retail stalls closed.

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Pergine Valsugana · New Year’s Eve in the square31 Dec 2026 – 31 Dec 2026

New Year’s Eve in the square

Still to come

New Year’s Eve in Piazza Fruet: retail huts closed, food area open.

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Bern · Neujahresmarkt, Waisenhausplatz4 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027

Neujahresmarkt, Waisenhausplatz

Still to come

New Year market.

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Dates and the latest checks appear in each guide. Consult the official links for changes.

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