Travel Tips & Trip Planning Guides
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September 16, 2026
Munich Christmas Market Dates 2026: Nov 20–Dec 24, 1 Closed Day
Most Munich markets run 20 Nov–24 Dec 2026, but Marienplatz shuts entirely on 22 November for Totensonntag and closes at 14:00 on Christmas Eve.
September 16, 2026
Vienna Christmas Market Dates 2026: 6 Nov First, 6 Jan Last
Schönbrunn and Stephansplatz open 6 November 2026; Rathausplatz follows 13 November. Schönbrunn and Riesenradplatz run to 6 January, with 02:00 hours on NYE.
September 16, 2026
Strasbourg Christmas Market Dates 2026: Opens Nov 27 at 2PM
Strasbourg's market opens November 27, 2026 at 2PM, with core chalets running to December 24. Daily hours are 11:30AM-9PM, 6PM close Christmas Eve, shut Dec 25.
September 16, 2026
Brussels Christmas Market Dates: Nov 27"Jan 3, 12"10 PM
Brussels' Winter Wonders runs 27 Nov 2026–3 Jan 2027, 12–10 PM daily, closing at 6 PM on 24 and 31 Dec. Over 200 chalets across six squares, open Christmas Day.
September 16, 2026
Best Places to See Fall Foliage: 100 Tree Species, Free Entry
The Great Smoky Mountains hold over 100 tree species and charge no entrance fee, and the Blue Ridge Parkway runs 469 miles of color peaking mid to late October.
September 16, 2026
Best Places to Visit in November: -20% Flights, Japan's Peak Foliage
Peak maple foliage hits Kyoto mid-November at 17°C highs, Marrakech sits at 22°C, and early-November flights run about 20% below annual averages.
September 16, 2026
Prague Christmas Market Dates 2026: Nov 28–Jan 6, Hour by Hour
Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square run 28 Nov 2026–6 Jan 2027, 10:00–22:00; Peace Square opens 20 Nov but closes 24 Dec, and stalls shut 2PM Christmas Eve.
September 15, 2026
Amsterdam Christmas Market Dates 2026: Museumplein Dec 3–27
Museumplein's Christmas Village runs 3–27 December 2026 with free entry and 45+ chalets; the ice rink (€16 with skates) stays open until 5 February 2027.
September 15, 2026
Seattle Christmas Market Dates: Nov 20–Dec 27, $7 Tickets
The Seattle Christmas Market runs Nov 20–Dec 27 at Seattle Center. Adult entry from $7, kids 6 and under free, 60+ vendors, plus Winterfest extras after Nov 27.
September 14, 2026
Aachen Christmas Market Dates 2026: Nov 20–Dec 23, 11am–9pm
Aachen's 2026 market runs 20 Nov-23 Dec, 11:00-21:00 daily, with 120+ free-entry stalls. Note Totensonntag (22 Nov) opens 18:00 and 23 Dec closes at 20:00.