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Christmas markets in Europe 2026: dates and tips
The 2026 dates for six of the best Christmas market cities in Central Europe, checked against official sources. Pick a city for opening hours, getting around, food and where to stay.
| Prague | Old Town Square 28 Nov–6 Jan the main market and the big tree, daily 10–22 (2026/27); 24 Dec 10–14, 25 and 26 Dec 12–22 Checked 10 Nov 2026 |
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| Vienna | Rathausplatz 13 Nov–26 Dec the Wiener Christkindlmarkt, daily 10–22, until 18:30 on 24 Dec (2026) Checked 7 Nov 2026 |
| Budapest | Basilica 13 Nov–1 Jan Advent Bazilika from 13 Nov 2026 to 1 Jan 2027, with a light show on the façade daily from 17:30 Checked 7 Nov 2026 |
| Dresden | Striezelmarkt 25 Nov–24 Dec daily 10–21; opens 25 Nov at 16:30, until 14:00 on 24 Dec (2026) Checked 7 Nov 2026 |
| Nuremberg | Christkindlesmarkt 27 Nov–24 Dec daily 10–21, until 14:00 on 24 Dec (2026) Checked 7 Nov 2026 |
| Strasbourg | 27 Nov–24 Dec 2026 the markets open about 11–21, until 18:00 on 24 Dec, and from the afternoon on opening day; exact times on noel.strasbourg.eu Checked 7 Nov 2026 |
Dates and hours can change: check the official site before you go.