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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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Prague

Prague · Czechia

Admission and costs
There is no combined route ticket for browsing the stalls in the two squares. Food and purchases are paid at the stalls; towers, museums and indoor concerts have independent admission and are not included in the walk.
Getting there
Prague City Tourism places Praha hlavní nádraží near Wenceslas Square. Walk to Václavské náměstí and head downhill towards Můstek for the lower-square market; continue via Na Můstku and Melantrichova to Old Town Square.
Time to allow
Allow around 4 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
The National Museum complex at Václavské náměstí 68 offers indoor collections at the top of Wenceslas Square. It requires museum admission, separate from the market; special exhibitions may have their own arrangements.
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Rango

Autonomous Province of Trento · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy

Admission and costs
Entry to the village and market is free. Purchases, refreshments and the shuttle are separate expenses; the shuttle ticket covers transport and is not an admission ticket to the Christmas market.
Getting there
For the final leg use the Ponte Arche–Comano Terme parking area and shuttle from Piazza Mercato; there are also options at Fiavè and Passo Durone. The shuttle costs €5 return per person, free for under-sixes and visitors with disabilities.
Time to allow
Allow around 3 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
The Museum of Pile Dwellings, Via 3 November 53 in Fiavè, requires a separate transfer from Rango: adult €4. Winter opening is on selected afternoons; it closes on 24 and 25 December.
Where to park
Park at Ponte Arche–Comano Terme and take the shuttle from Piazza Mercato. The return fare is €5 per person. Children under six and disabled visitors travel free.
Route and accessibility
The route crosses a sloping historic village. Reserved parking is available at the main entrance, reached from Cavrasto via Balbido.
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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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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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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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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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Innsbruck · Old Town and Marktplatz13 Nov 2026 – 23 Dec 2026

Old Town and Marktplatz

Scheduled

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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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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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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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Salzburg · Domplatz and Residenzplatz19 Nov 2026 – 1 Jan 2027

Domplatz and Residenzplatz

Still to come

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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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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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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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Stockholm · Stortorgets Julmarknad21 Nov 2026 – 23 Dec 2026

Stortorgets Julmarknad

Still to come

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Lille · Mairie Christmas28 Nov 2026 – 28 Nov 2026

Mairie Christmas

Still to come

Free admission, 1–7 pm.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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