News & dates
From the Bregenz lake stage to the Konstanz Lake Night Festival – the finest festivals, concerts and fireworks around the lake.
16 upcoming events in the region.
Continuously updated
8 November 2026
Rathausplatz, Singen
From 11am to 7pm the town hall square becomes a colourful world of experiences: market stalls, hands-on activities, food and culture for the whole family. The town's shops open in the afternoon too – a sociable November Sunday in the Hegau.
15 November – 23 December 2026
Kornmarktplatz & upper town, Bregenz
Kornmarktplatz and the historic upper town offer crafts, a small ice rink, a nostalgic carousel and an evening light show at the town hall. By train via Lindau, this trip to the Austrian shore is quickly done.
19 November 2026 – 9 January 2027 (closed 24 & 31 Dec)
Mainau Island
After dark, light installations and music transform the flower island's park into an atmospheric trail – open daily from 5 pm. Book tickets online in advance for popular dates.
26 November – 23 December 2026
Harbour, city garden & old town, Konstanz
One of the largest Christmas markets on Lake Constance: over 170 festively decorated huts stretch from the harbour through the city garden into the historic old town. Handicrafts, mulled wine and twinkling lights right by the water – atmospheric and climate-friendly with 100% green electricity.
26 November – 20 December 2026 (Thu–Sun)
Harbour & lakeside promenade, Lindau
Christmas magic along Lindau's lakeside promenade with views of the snow-capped Alps: regional and fair-trade goods under the motto “quality over quantity”, live music at the harbour and an enchanting fairy-tale forest for children. Open Thursday to Sunday.
26 November – 21 December 2026
Rathausplatz, Kempten old town
Against the backdrop of the baroque town hall, strings of lights sparkle above the huts while fire bowls warm visitors enjoying mulled wine and Allgäu specialities. Life-sized carved nativity figures, a children's area and the little Christmas train make browsing a family affair. Free entry.
27–28 November 2026
Schlossplatz, Meersburg
For one weekend only, the castle square high above the lake lights up: mulled wine and handmade crafts between the Old Castle and half-timbered lanes – easily combined with a stroll through the upper town.
27–29 November 2026
Old town & Marienplatz, Immenstadt
On the first Advent weekend, the Christmas market opens in Immenstadt's historic old town – with crafts, mulled wine and music between Marienplatz and the town hall. The perfect start to the Allgäu Advent season, around 20 minutes from Oberstaufen.
27 November – 20 December 2026
Buchhornplatz on the lakeside promenade
The Christmas market right on your doorstep: a decorated tree, a life-size nativity scene, a mulled-wine pyramid and a stage programme at Buchhornplatz – plus an ice-stock rink on Romanshorner Platz.
Apartments in Friedrichshafen27 November – 23 December 2026
Marienplatz & old town, Ravensburg
Around 90 stalls with crafts, tree decorations and mulled wine between Marienplatz and the Lederhaus – Christmas market magic against the backdrop of Ravensburg's towers and old-town lanes.
2 December 2026 – 3 January 2027
Medieval old town, Stein am Rhein
For its 25th anniversary, the painted old town transforms into an illuminated fairy-tale town well into January, with fairy-tale tours, market huts and music. An atmospheric winter outing to the western end of the lake – even between the years.
4–6 December 2026
Marktstraße, old town Markdorf
For three evenings, countless lights bathe the market street of the small half-timbered town in a warm glow, with Christmas crafts and regional food at the stalls. From Friedrichshafen you are there in a good quarter of an hour.
Apartments in Markdorf4–6 December 2026
Old town, Immenstadt
In early December, the wild 'Klausen' in furs, masks and heavy bells parade through Immenstadt's old town – an archaic Allgäu winter tradition, around 20 minutes by car from Oberstaufen. Sunday features a family-friendly run with the town's St. Nicholas.
10–20 December 2026
Hofstatt, Überlingen old town
For eleven days, artisans and traders from the Lake Constance region fill decorated wooden huts with handmade goods and treats, open daily from 11am to 8pm. Add the scent of mulled wine, a Christmas post office and the “ÜB on Ice” skating rink at the landing stage next door.
11–13 December 2026
Lakeside promenade, Immenstadt-Bühl
A Christmas market right on the shore of the Grosser Alpsee: huts with mulled wine and Allgäu specialities, with views across the water to the snow-covered mountains. An atmospheric alternative to the big city markets, just a short drive from Oberstaufen.
27 December 2026 – 6 January 2027
Oberstaufen Park, Marienplatz & village centre
For eleven days between the years, Oberstaufen becomes a winter stage: a winter market on Marienplatz, live music by regional artists, street food and a pop-up cinema in Oberstaufen Park. Around 30 programme items at four locations – all within walking distance in the village centre.
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