Germany48-hour guide
Cologne Christmas Market Weekend: 48 Hours of Markets and Kölsch
Two days in Cologne in market season: the cathedral and its new ticket rules, five markets within walking distance, the Rhine and a round of Kölsch.
Weekend theme
Christmas markets
Mulled wine, carols and lights in the old town.
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FranceChristmas market
Strasbourg Christmas Market 2026: A 48-Hour Weekend Plus Colmar
Two days in the self-styled Capital of Christmas, from Place Kléber’s giant tree to the cathedral platform, plus a half-hour train hop to Colmar.
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CroatiaChristmas market
Zagreb Christmas Market 2026: Advent Dates, Squares and Tips
Zagreb turns its parks, squares and Upper Town lanes into one long Christmas market from 28 November 2026 to 7 January 2027.
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United KingdomChristmas market
Birmingham Christmas Market 2026: Frankfurt Market Dates and Tips
Birmingham’s German-style market returns to Victoria Square and New Street from 5 November to 24 December 2026.
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United KingdomChristmas market
Best Christmas Markets in the UK 2026: Dates for Every Market
From Birmingham’s German chalets to Edinburgh’s castle views, seven UK Christmas markets worth a weekend in 2026, with checked dates.
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ScotlandChristmas market
Edinburgh Christmas Market 2026: Dates, German Market and Tips
Market stalls below the castle, a big wheel over Princes Street and an ice rink on George Street, from 14 November 2026 to 3 January 2027.
