An evening full of lights or the charm of a smaller square? Here are our picks.
Wooden chalets, festive lights and a winter atmosphere across the city centre. Take your time exploring and stop for something delicious along the way.
20 November 2026 – 3 January 2027
Luxembourg City centre
Our tip: arrive in the afternoon and stay until the lights come on. Check this year’s programme for the locations and activities.
Programme & current opening times
An Advent weekend on Place du Marché. Browse the stalls and combine your visit with a stroll through the old town.
11–13 December 2026
Place du Marché
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The Christmas market celebrates its 50th edition in 2026. The town announces children’s activities, craft stalls and local treats among the attractions.
11–13 December 2026
Ettelbruck town centre
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Wooden stalls against the backdrop of the historic Hauptmarkt and cathedral. A lovely choice for combining Christmas shopping with a day exploring a German city.
20 November – 22 December 2026
Hauptmarkt and Domfreihof, Germany
Please note: closed on Sunday 22 November. The market ends on 22 December, so plan this outing before Christmas itself.
Programme & current opening times
A Christmas market by the castle, beneath the large canopy of the amphitheatre. Come for winter treats and a festive evening out.
11 December 2026 · 17:00–23:00
Wiltz Castle
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Enjoy one more festive weekend just before Christmas. The Christmas market takes place in the centre of Diekirch.
18–20 December 2026
Diekirch town centre
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A little shopping, a warm drink and a stroll through the centre. Clervaux makes a pleasant extra stop during your stay. The final market dates and complete programme for 2026 have not yet been confirmed here.
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View the programmeEttelbruck and Echternach share the same market weekend. Wiltz opens on Friday evening. Choose one or two outings and leave time to relax together too.
Winterlights runs from 20 November until 3 January. Trier is an option until 22 December. Check the programmes before choosing your stay dates.
A smaller market during the day can be a good choice. Leave room for a warm break and a slow morning in your own holiday home.
Cook together, chat about your day and ease into the next morning. From your holiday home in Wahlhausen, choose exactly the outings you feel like doing.
It depends on the market. Winterlights runs until 3 January 2027. Trier closes on 22 December and smaller markets often take place for one weekend only. Check special holiday opening hours too.
Yes. Ettelbruck and Echternach are open from 11–13 December; Wiltz on Friday 11 December. Plan a relaxed route with enough time at each market, rather than trying to see everything in one day.
For Luxembourg City, a P+R followed by a bus or tram can be convenient. Buses, trams and second-class trains are free within Luxembourg. Cross-border journeys, for example to Trier, have different fares. Plan your journey with Mobiliteit.lu
No. Many Christmas markets open in November and before Christmas. Choose your own arrival, departure and guest group in Search & Book. That lets you plan an Advent weekend too.
Dates checked on 23 October 2026 with the municipality, tourist office or a participant. Times and programmes may change; the links beside each market lead to current information. Photos show the atmosphere of previous editions.
