Tis the season for Christmas Markets

Published Nov. 19, 2014
By Staff Reports
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- For the months of November and December, Germany and other European countries set up winter wonderlands in many of their cities known to us as Christmas markets but to Germans it's known in a different name, Weihnachtsmaerkte. The markets spring up in cities as big as Berlin or as small as Dudledorf just down the road from base.

Vendors offer a variety of goods, ranging from colorful Christmas ornaments and decorations to advent calendars, candles and wooden toys. One can also find a wide choice of handcrafted items, which can make beautiful Christmas gifts.

The following are opening dates and times for Christmas markets in Germany:

Aachen hosts its Christmas market by its town hall on Nov. 21 - Dec. 23. The Market is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Visit http://www.christmasmarkets.com/Germany/aachen-christmas-market.html for more information.

Ahr Valley/Ahrweiler holds its Christmas Market on the weekends from Nov. 28 to Dec. 21. Visit http://www.romantic-germany.info/Ahr-Valley.4268.0.html for more information.

Altenburg hosts its Christmas Market in their Hauptmarkt Square Nov. 28 to Dec. 21. Opening times are Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Friday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and on Sundays 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Visit http://www.germany.travel/il-mobile/specials/christmas/christmas-market-in-altenburg.html for more information.

Altoetting holds its Christmas market Nov. 28 - Dec. 21. The market is open Monday - Friday, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. and on Saturday - Sunday 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Visit http://www.christmasmarkets.com/Germany/altoetting-christmas-market.html for more information.

Ansbach holds their Christmas Market Nov. 26 - Dec. 23, Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. and on the weekends Friday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Visit http://www.tradefairdates.com/Christmas-market-M10674/Ansbach.html for more information.

Augsburg's Christmas Market takes place Nov. 24 - Dec. 24. The opening times of this market are Monday - Wednesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and on Sundays, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/augsburg_christmas_market.php for more information.

Aurich hosts its Christmas Market Nov. 25 - Dec. 23, Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Visit http://www.germany.travel/en/specials/christmas/christmas-market-in-aurich.html for more information.

Bad Hönningen hosts its Christmas Market from Nov. 29 - Nov. 30, Saturday 1 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Visit http://www.christmasmarkets.com/Germany/bad-honningen-christmas-market.html for more information.

Baden-Badeners Christmas Market is held Nov. 25 - Dec. 30, opening times are 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily. Visit http://www.christmasmarkets.com/Germany/baden-baden-christkindelmarkt.html for more information.

Bambergs Christmas Market is held Nov. 27 - Dec. 23, open Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. and on Sunday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Visit http://www.christmasmarkets.com/Germany/bamberg-christmas-market.html for more information.

Berlin hosts its Christmas Market at Charlottenburg Castel Nov. 24 - Dec. 28. Opening times are Monday - Thursday 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Friday - Sunday 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. Visit http://www.christmasmarkets.com/Germany/berlin-charlottenburg-castle-christmas-market.html for more information.

Bernkastel hosts their Christmas Markets Nov. 22 - Dec. 23. Opening times are Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. and on Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit http://www.christmasmarkets.com/Germany/bernkastel-christmas-market.html for more information.

Bonns Christmas market is being held Nov. 21 - Dec. 23 and is openly daily from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/bonn_christmas_market.php for more information.

Braunschweigs Christmas Market is held Nov. 26 - Dec. 29. The opening times are Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. and on Sunday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/braunschweig_christmas_market.php for more information.

Bremen holds its Christmas Market Nov. 27 - Dec. 23, on Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. - 8:30 Visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/bremen_christmas_market.php for more information.

Celle hosts their Christmas Market Nov. 27 - Dec. 28. The opening times are Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/celle_christmas_market.php for more information.

Coburgs Christmas Market is held Nov. 28 - Dec. 23 and is open 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily. Visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/coburg_christmas_market.php for more information.

Cochem holds their Christmas Market Nov. 27 - Dec. 21 which is open 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily.
Visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/cochem_christmas_market.php for more information.

Cologne hosts several Christmas Markets Nov. 24 - Dec. 23. Opening times are 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/cologne_christmas_market.php for more information.

Darmstadts Christmas Market is held Nov. 24 - Dec. 23. Opening times are Monday - Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Visit for more information. Visit http://www.darmstadt-marketing.de/en/events/christmas-time-in-darmstadt/ for more information.

Dinkelsbühl hosts their Christmas Market Nov. 27 - Dec. 21. Opening times are Monday - Friday 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/dinkelsbuehl_christmas_market.php for more information.

Dortmunds Christmas Market is held Nov. 20 - Dec. 23. Opening times are Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. and on Sunday 12 a.m. - 9 p.m. Visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/dortmund_christmas_market.php for more information.

Dresden holds their Christmas Market Nov. 27 - Dec. 24 and is open daily 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/dresden_christmas_market.php for more information.

Dudeldorf hosts their Christmas Market during the weekend of Nov. 29 - Nov. 30. Opening times are Saturday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Visit http://www.weihnachtsmarkt-deutschland.de/weihnachtsmarkt-dudeldorf.html for more information.

Düsseldorfs Christmas Market is held Nov. 20 - Dec. 23. The markets hours are Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/duesseldorf_christmas_market.php for more information.

Erfurt hosts their Christmas Market Nov. 25 - Dec. 22. The markets hours are Sunday - Wednesday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Thursday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/erfurt_christmas_market.php for more information.

Essen holds its Christmas Market Nov. 22 - Dec. 23. Opening times are Sunday - Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/essen_christmas_market.php for more information.

Europa-Park hosts their Christmas Market Nov. 22 - Jan 6 and is open 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., daily. Visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/europa_park_christmas_market.php for more information.

Frankfurt's Christmas Market is held Nov. 26 - Dec. 22 and is open Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. and on Sunday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Visit http://www.christmasmarkets.com/Germany/Frankfurt-christmas-market.html for more information.

Frauenchiemsee Islands Christmas Market is held the weekend of Nov. 28 - 30 and Dec. 5 - 7. The opening times are Friday 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturday - Sunday 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Visit http://www.christkindlmarkt-fraueninsel.de/english for more information.

Freiburg hosts their Christmas Market Nov. 24 - Dec. 23, opening times are Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. and Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Visit http://www.christmasmarkets.com/Germany/freiburg-christmas-market.html for more information.

Garmisch is holding a Christmas Market Nov. 30 - Dec. 24, opening times are Sunday - Friday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Visit http://www.christmasmarkets.com/Germany/garmisch-christmas-market.html for more information.

Göttingen is holding their Christmas Market Nov. 26 - Dec. 29. The Markets times are Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. and on Sundays 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/goettingen_christmas_market.php for more information.

Goslars Christmas Market is being held Nov. 26 - Dec. 30. The opening times are Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/goslar_christmas_market.php for more information.

Hamelin is hosting their Christmas Market Nov. 26 - Dec. 23. The opening times are Monday - Wednesday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Thursday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/hamelin_christmas_market.php for more information.

Heidelbergs Christmas Market is held Nov. 24 - Dec. 22 and is open daily 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Heidelbergs Palace Christmas Market is held Dec. 4 - 16. Opening times are Thursday 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Friday - Tuesday 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. Visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/heidelberg_christmas_market.php for more information.

Hildesheim hosts their Christmas Market Nov. 27 - Dec. 28 with opening times 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily. Visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/hildesheim_christmas_market.php for more information.

Karlsruhes Christmas Market is Nov. 27 - Dec. 22. Opening times are Sunday - Wednesday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Thursday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/karlsruhe_christmas_market.php for more information.

Kassel hosts their Christmas Market Nov. 25 - Dec. 30, open daily from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/kassel_christmas_market.php for more information.

Kempten holds its Christmas Market Nov. 28 - Dec. 22, open daily from 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/kempten_christmas_market.php for more information.

Kiel hosts their Christmas Market Nov. 24 - Dec. 23 and is open Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Visit http://www.germany.travel/en/specials/christmas/christmas-market-in-kiel.html for more information.

Koblenz holds its Christmas Market Nov. 21 - Dec. 22 and is open daily from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Visit http://www.christmasmarkets.com/Germany/koblenz-christmas-market.html for more information.

Konstanz is holding their Christmas Market Nov. 27 - Dec. 22 and is open Sunday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/konstanz_christmas_market.php for more information.

Landshuts Christmas Market is held Nov. 27 - Dec. 23. The Opening times are Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Visit http://www.christmasmarkets.com/Germany/landshut-christmas-market.html for more information.

Leipzig Christmas Market takes place from Nov. 25 to Dec. 23. The market is normally open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., however it will open 5 to 9 p.m., Nov. 25 and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., December 22 and 23. Parking is free and coach parking is available. For more information, visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/leipzig_christmas_market.php.

Lindau Christmas Market starts Nov. 28 and runs through Dec. 21. Hours of operation are Fridays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. A city tour with a night watchman or a Christmassy city tour is also available. For more information, visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/lindau_christmas_market.php.

Lübeck Christmas Market featuring more than 400 merchants begins Nov. 25 and runs through Dec. 30. Opening times vary and there's paid parking only. Visit http://www.christmasmarkets.com/Germany/lubeck-christmas-market.html for more information.

Ludwigsburg Baroque Christmas Market is Nov. 25 through Dec. 22 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., with stage performances daily at 3 and 7 p.m. and 5 p.m. on weekends. Visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/ludwigsburg_christmas_market.php for more information.

Lüneburg Christmas Market, located 50 km south of Hamburg, starts Nov. 27 through Dec. 23. Market times are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Father Christmas will also appear at 4 p.m. every day. For more information, visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/lueneburg_christmas_market.php.

Mainz Christmas Market is from Nov. 27 through Dec. 23. Market times vary and pay parking is available. Visit http://www.christmasmarkets.com/Germany/mainz-christmas-market.html for more information.

Mannheim Christmas Market, considered to be one of the largest and most beautiful markets in southwest Germany, is Nov. 26 to Dec. 23 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. For more information, go to http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/mannheim_christmas_market.php.

Miltenberg Christmas Market takes place Nov. 28 to Dec. 21 (weekends only). Opening times are Fridays from 2 to 8 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/miltenberg_christmas_market.php.

Monschau Christmas Market located just a few kilometers over the Belgian border, is Nov. 28 through Dec. 21. Hours of Operation are Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/monschau_christmas_market.php for more information.

Münster Christmas Market takes place Nov. 25 through Dec. 23. Hours of operation are Sundays through Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/muenster_christmas_market.php.

Munich Christmas Markets run from Nov. 27 through Dec. 24, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Dec. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Paid parking is available. For more information, visit http://www.christmasmarkets.com/Germany/Munich.html.

Nördlingen Christmas Market is from Nov. 28 to Dec. 23. Hours of operation are Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit
http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/noerdlingen_christmas_market.php for more information.

Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt (28 Nov - 24 Dec) takes place Nov. 28 through Dec. 23, Monday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Nov. 29 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Pay and coach parking is available. For more information, visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/nuremberg_christmas_market.php.

Oberhausen holds their Christmas Market Nov. 27 - Dec. 23. The market is open daily from noon to 8 p.m. Visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/oberhausen_christmas_market.php for more information.

Oberhausen-Centro Market holds their Christmas Market Nov. 14 - Dec. 23. The opening times are Monday - Friday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/oberhausen_christmas_market.php for more information.

Ochsenhausen holds their Christmas Market Nov. 27 - Nov. 28. The opening times for Thursday and Friday are 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visit http://www.tradefairdates.com/Christmas-market-M8521/Ochsenhausen.html for more information.

Osnabrück holds their Christmas Market Nov. 26 - Dec. 22. The market is open daily from noon to 9 p.m. Visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/osnabrueck_christmas_market.php for more information.

Partenkirchen holds their Christmas Market Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 and Dec. 6 - 8. The market is open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Potsdam holds their Bohemian Christmas Market Nov. 29 - Dec. 2. The opening times for this market are Friday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Potsdam holds their Polish Christmas Market Dec. 13 - 15. The opening times are Friday 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit http://www.christmasmarkets.com/Germany/potsdam-christmas-market.html for more information.

Prien am Chiemsee holds their Christmas Market Nov. 28 - 30, Dec. 5 - 7, Dec. 12 - 14, Dec. 19 - 21. The opening times for this market are Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visit http://www.tourismus.prien.de/en/main/christmas-markets.html for more information.

Ronneburg Historic holds their Christmas Market Nov. 29 - 30, Dec. 6 - 7 and Dec. 13 - 14. The opening times are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Visit http://www.weihnachtsmarkt-deutschland.de/weihnachtsmarkt-ronneburg-burg.html for more information.

Rostock holds their Christmas Market Nov. 24 - Dec. 22. The opening times are Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/rostock_christmas_market.php for more information.

Rothenburg Town Centre holds their Christmas Market Nov. 28 - Dec. 23. The opening times are Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/rothenburg_christmas_market.php for more information.

Rüdesheim am Rhein holds their Christmas Market of Nations Nov. 20 - Dec. 21. The market is open at 11 a.m. Monday through Sunday with no closing time listed. Visit http://www.christmasmarkets.com/Germany/Rudesheim-christmas-market.html for more information.

Schwerin holds their Christmas Market Nov. 24 - Dec. 30 and is closed Dec. 24 & Dec. 25. The opening times for this market are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Visit http://www.germany.travel/en/specials/christmas/christmas-market-in-schwerin.html for more information.

Stralsund holds their Christmas Market Nov. 27- Dec. 21. The opening times for this market are Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/stralsund_christmas_market.php for more information.

St. Wendel holds their Christmas Market Dec. 6 - Dec. 14. The opening times for this market are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Visit http://www.romantic-germany.info/St-Wendel.6077.0.html for more information.

Stuttgart holds their Christmas Market Nov. 26 - Dec. 23. The opening times for the market are not posted yet. Visit http://www.christmasmarkets.com/Germany/stuttgart-christmas-market.html for more information.

Trier holds their Christmas Market Nov. 24 - Dec. 22. The opening times for this market are Monday through Wednesday 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday through Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Visit http://www.christmasmarkets.com/Germany/trier-christmas-market.html for more information.

Tübingen holds their Chocolate Fest Dec. 2-7 and their Christmas Market Dec. 12-14. The opening times for both markets are Friday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/tuebingen_christmas_market.php for more information.

Ulm holds their Christmas Market Nov. 24 - Dec. 22. The opening times are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/ulm_christmas_market.php for more information.

Villingen-Schwenningen holds their Christmas Market Nov. 28 - Dec. 7. The opening times for this market are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Visit http://10times.com/christmas-markets-germany for more information.

Weimar Christmas Market takes place Nov. 25 through Jan. 5, 2015 (closed Dec. 24 & 25 and Jan. 1). Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, go to http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/weimar_christmas_market.php.

Wernigerode Christmas Market starts Nov. 28 and runs through Dec. 22. Times are Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pay parking is available. For more information, visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/wernigerode_christmas_market.php.

Weisbaden Christmas Market is from Nov. 25 to Dec. 23. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 9 p.m. Visit http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/wiesbaden_christmas_market.php for more information.

Worms Christmas Market runs from Nov. 24 to Dec. 23. Operating hours are Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 8 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.tradefairdates.com/Christmas-market-M6816/Worms.html.

Wüerzburg Christmas Market takes place from Nov. 28 to Dec. 23 Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Pay and coach parking is available. For more information, visit http://www.christmasmarkets.com/Germany/wurzburg-christmas-market.html.

Bruges Christmas Market (22 Nov- 02 Jan) is Nov. 22 through Jan. 2. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.christmasmarkets.com/Belgium/bruges-christmas-market.html?review=true.

Snow & Ice Sculpture Festival is Nov. 22 through Jan. 5 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily.
The outdoor ice rink will also be open at the Place du Marché aux Poissons, Monday through Thursday from noon to 9 p.m., Friday from noon to 10 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. parking is free. Visit http://www.christmasmarkets.com/Belgium/brussels-christmas-market.html for more information.

Liege Christmas Market starts Nov. 28 and runs through Dec. 30. Hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Pay and coach parking is available. For more information, visit http://www.christmasmarkets.com/Belgium/liege-christmas-market.html?review=true.

Valkenburg Christmas Market is now through Dec. 23. The market is open daily from noon to 5 p.m., and Dec. 5 from 12 p.m. 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.christmasmarkets.com/Holland/valkenburg-christmas-market.html.

Municipal Caves of Valkenburg Christmas Market is open daily from noon to 6 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.kerststadvalkenburg.nl/en/inspiration/christmas-market-velvet-cave-valkenburg/