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The Christmas Market is a wonderful experience for people of all ages, celebrating the charm and tradition of yesteryear. Some markets date back to medieval times and many have changed very little since. Enjoy a glass of mulled wine, the aroma of grilled sausages, roasted chestnuts and caramelised sugared almonds, as you wander around the gaily-decorated wooden stalls brimming with hand-made gifts.


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Christmas Markets in Germany

  Aachen - Aachener-Weihnachtsmarkt
From the parking lot "Bendplatz" to the market is about 1200 meter lopen. Follow the signs.
Annaberg-Buchholz - Annaberger Weihnachtsmarkt
  Augsburg Christkindlesmarkt [Bayern]
Augsburg's Christmas Market is considered to be one of the most attractive. The historic town hall is the centre piece to a giant advent calendar, where on Saturday evenings the Christmas Angels, modelled on the Holbein Angels from the Cathedral's altar, perform to the crowds in the picturesque market place below. A city with many fine churches and palaces, Augsburg is also home to proud patrician houses and impressive Renaissance fountains.
  Bad Windsheim -  Rheinland-Pfalz
This is a charming Franconian town (population 13,000) situated between Nuremberg and Rothenburg. The romantic local Christmas Market is located in the historic centre giving the visitor a wonderful opportunity to experience rural Germany at Christmas time. It takes place between Thursday and Sunday. Rothenburg and/or Nuremberg can easily be reached by rail in just over an hour if you wish to visit other Christmas Markets during your stay
  Baden-Baden -  Christkindlesmarkt
  Bayreuth
  Berlin
  Berlin - Christmas Market in Spandau
  Bernkastel-Kues  - Christmas Market
  Bonn -  Christmas Market  - Munster Square and streets around
  Braunschweig -  traditional Christmas market at the historic Burgplatz  - webcam
  Bremen -  Christmas Market around the townhall [Rathaus]
  Brühl  - Brühler Weihnachtsmarkt
  Cologne  - Kölner Weihnachtsmärkte
Spreading out from the base of its mighty cathedral and into the pedestrianised area, is one of Cologne's impressive Christmas Markets. Nibble on sugared almonds as you wander through stalls selling everything from wooden toys to Christmas tree decorations. Whilst in Cologne, why not take advantage of its all year round shopping, perhaps take a day trip to the shopping boulevards of Düsseldorf and its market or a visit to the wine village of Rüdesheim with its own local Christmas Market.
  Dortmund -  Dortmunder Weihnachtsmarkt
  Dresden  - Dresdner Weihnachtsmarkt -  the oldest Christmas Market in Germany
For the first time in 1434.
  Dusseldorf Altstadt -  Schadowstrasse. 'Nikolausmarkt' in the old city centre.
  Emmerich
  Erfurt
  Essen  - Essener Weihnachtsmarkt -  between Willy-Brandt-Platz und Rathenaustraße
  Frankfurt
Traditional Christmas market with the tallest Christmas tree in Germany. Römerberg and in the historic city centre.
  Freiburg im Breisgau
One of the most beautiful Christmas Mrkets in Germany. In the centre of the inner city, the Rathausplatz.
  Goslar
Talrijke kraampjes at the historic market place in the form of 'peperkoekhuisjes.
  Hamburg
Downtown Christmas market & the Hanseatic Christmas Market [Gänsemarkt].
  Hameln
In the most beautifukk town of Northern Germany mote than 70 decorated wooden kraampjes and a een levende kerstkribbe.
  Hannover -  Christmas Market around the 'Marktkirche'.
  Heidelberg.
  Hildesheim -  at the historic market center
  Kassel -  Fairy Tale Christmas Market at the Königs- en Friedrichsplatz
  Kleve -  In the Forstgarten
  Koblenz -  Koblenzer Weihnachtsmarkt - town square Altstadt
  Lauscha - in het glasblazersdorp Lauscha in Thühringen is de glazen kerstbal uitgevonden.
  Leipzig
Childfriendliest Christmas market in Germany. With a magic wood, childrens territory and father Christmas. Furthermore: Leipzig is most famous for its literary and musical connections - Goethe, Schiller, Bach and Wagner were all onetime residents. The Christmas market is located in front of the Old Town Hall where you can meander around its many stalls whilst being serenaded by trumpeters. Lovers of classical music will delight in the Opera House and the Bach Choir, whilst those who prefer to shop can do so in the elegant 'Mädler' Passage
  Luneburg
You will be immediately impressed by Germany's largest and best preserved medieval town hall and St John's Church which dominate this traditional Christmas Market. Whole streets of magnificent gabled, halftimbered houses bear witness to Lüneburg's former importance as a great trading city. Long chains of Christmas lights are decorating the gables of the old town houses to illuminate the stalls after darkness. Especially recommended is a visit on the opening weekend when age-old traditions are re-enacted by the locals in medieval costumes.
  Mainz -  Mainzer Weihnachtsmarkt vor dem St. Martins-Dom
  Monschau
  Munich
Munich not only offers a wealth of culture, fascinating architecture and culinary delights, but also a wide range of excursion possibilities. The Christmas Market in front of the town hall is one of Germany's largest, with the many stalls grouped around the Marienplatz square. Stroll amongst the stalls and be tempted by grilled sausages, brightly decorated gingerbreads and chestnuts roasting over open fires. Each afternoon local carol singers and musicians perform traditional songs from the balcony of the Town Hall. Don't miss the Christmas Handicraft Fair, it takes place in Munich's largest park, the 'Englischer Garten'.
  Munster -  downtown 4 Christmas markets
  Nuremberg
Nuremberg is where you'll find Germany's oldest and best known Christmas Market. Established in the market square of the beautifully restored Old Town, you can wander through its traffic-free streets while enjoying a 'Zwetschkenmännchen', a local speciality made from dried plums
  Neustadt
  Oberhausen-Altstadt
  Oberhausen-Centro
  Oldenburg
  Osnabrück
  Regensburg
Christkindlmarkt met jaarlijks meer dan een half miljoen bezoekers + Lucreziamarkt, een kerstmarkt van sierkunstenaars met een bont cultureel programma.
  Rostock - hisrotical centre of the town  is one big Christmas Market.
  Rothenburg/Taubler
Rothenburg is a medieval extravaganza which takes the visitor effortlessly back in time. It stands today exactly as it had in the 11th century, it's  steeproofed gabled houses, balconies, soaring spires and narrow cobble streets still remain. The city's imposing gateway, towers and city walls never fail to impress. The Christmas spirit is alive in this city all year round, the Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas Shop and the Christmas Museum with its unique Christmas decorations are well-worth a visit. Every afternoon at the Christmas Market a brass band concert is held.
  Rüdesheim
  Saarbrücken - Altstadt am Schloss
  Saarbrücken - Christkindelmarkt
  Schneeberg
  Siegburg
  Stuttgart -  the biggest Christmas Market in Germany
Stuttgart, home to the great cars of Porsche and Mercedes. Here you find Europe's largest Christmas Market, first documented over 300 years ago. Although the character of the market has changed a little since then – there are no blacksmiths and tanners, no acrobats and tightrope walkers, but instead stall after stall selling wonderful wooden toys, Christmas tree ornaments, spicy gingerbread, roasted almonds and the inevitable grilled sausages and mulled wine. Marvel at the huge Christmas tree in front of the Town Hall and listen to the free concerts by local choirs performed here every day..
  Trier  - Trierer Weihnachtsmarkt
Discover the charming Christmas Market in Trier, Germany's oldest city where the visitor is enticed by its many attractions. Marvel at the remnants of three Roman baths and admire the Porta Nigra, the best preserved Roman city gate north of the alps. Sample the local Riesling wine in one of the many wine bars and cellars, after you have explored the Old Town and Christmas Market on the market place dominated by the Cathedral.
  Ulm  - Ulmer Weihnachtsmarkt
  Weimar
  Worms
  Wurzburg -  at the historic Marktplatz and at the center court of the town hall


Transport/how to get there

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Find out about Deutsche Bahn prices and tickets. Visitors from the UK can reach Aachen in under 4 hours and Cologne in 4.5 hours


Links

  Christmas Markets in Germany
  German Christmas Markets
  Santa Legends and Folklore
  The History of the Christkindle Markt
Background of the Christkindlesmarket in Nuremberg