Trier Christmas Market
In Germany's oldest city, the Christmas market fills the medieval Hauptmarkt and the square in front of the cathedral.
Bitburg in the Eifel celebrates carnival with a modest parade on Carnival Sunday. It features mainly walking groups, small floats and music, which makes it a pleasant outing with children. In recent years the route ran along Trierer Straße and Hauptstraße, past the Markt, to Bedastraße. After the parade the party continues on the Bedaplatz, where prizes are awarded to the floats. In 2025 and 2026 the parade started at 2:11 pm; the 2027 programme has not been published yet.
Christmas markets nearby for the same trip.
In Germany's oldest city, the Christmas market fills the medieval Hauptmarkt and the square in front of the cathedral.
Christmas market in Winterspelt (Hauptstraße 32 54616 Winterspelt) — Friday 20 November 2026, 17:00–22:00. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Christmas market in Hillesheim (Am Viehmarkt 54576 Hillesheim) — from 28 November to 29 November 2026, 12:00–20:00. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Christmas market in Birgel (Historische Wassermühle Birgel) — from 5 December to 6 December 2026, 14:00–21:00. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Market in the half-timbered old town on the Moselle, with wine stalls, an Advent calendar and fireworks on 19 December. 20 November to 20 December 2026.
Christmas market in Lengeler — from 5 December to 6 December 2026.