Alabama Christmas Market Named Among 10 Coolest in the U.S.

It’s hard to think of the holiday season when the temperatures are blazing hot, but it’s right around the corner. The holiday season brings tons of joy and seasonal favorites, and holiday shopping might be at the top of your list.

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Travel + Leisure just released their “10 Coolest Christmas Markets in the U.S.,” and an Alabama town made the cut.

• Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Cambria, California
• Carmel, Indiana
• Chicago, Illinois
• Kennebunkport, Maine
• Leavenworth, Washington
• New York City, New York
• Rochester, New York
• Silverton, Oregon

Alabama Town that Made the 10 Coolest Christmas Markets List

Cullman, Alabama

Cullman Christkindlmarkt, Nov. 19–Dec. 23, 2026

The Cullman Christkindlmarkt is something you don’t want to miss. It’s located at Depot Park, 107 Arnold Street NW, Cullman, Alabama 35055. From the heart of Tuscaloosa, it’s about 1 hour and 30 minutes away.

The Market runs from November 19–December 23, 2026, and is open Thursday–Saturday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., and Sundays, noon– 8 p.m. Then, starting December 10, they are open 7 days a week and closed on Thanksgiving Day. Click here for the full list of market vendors. Click here for information on the attractions.

Step in and experience the magic of an authentic German Christmas market. It will transport you to a charming winter wonderland filled with holiday fun. “The Market is free to attend and open to all. There is a fee for attractions including the Ferris wheel, carousel, and ice skating, as well as any food, beverages, or merchandise purchased,” said Cullman Christkindlmarkt.

Other notable national nods to the Cullman Christkindlmarkt include “Cullman Named a Top 25 Finalist in Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town,” and “The Cullman Christkindlmarkt has been selected as the 2026 Event of the Year by the Alabama Tourism Department.”

Click here to find out more about Cullman Christkindlmarkt.