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The Best Christmas Markets in Germany: 20 Magical Markets to Visit

Karlsruhe in a glow of festive lights: magical moments in the Christmas City

Karlsruhe in a glow of festive lights: magical moments in the Christmas City

During the Christmas season, Karlsruhe radiates in a brilliant, seasonal glow. Highlights include the traditional Christkindlesmarkt in the city centre and the Stadtwerke Karlsruhe WINTERZEIT with ice rink and curling range. Visiting Karlsruhe during Christmas time is a truly unforgettable experience. As soon as the Christmas season arrives, Karlsruhe transforms into a glittering Christmas City, enchanting with a diverse programme for the whole family. From 24 November to 23 December, the traditional Christkindlesmarkt around the market square and Friedrichsplatz draws visitors from near and far into the city centre. Why not enjoy a truly breathtaking view over the entire Christmas City…

Frau Holle invites you: A fairy tale winter in Kassel

Frau Holle invites you: A fairy tale winter in Kassel

When the lights shine across Kassel and the scent of roasted almonds drifts through the streets, the unique Fairy-tale Christmas Market opens its…

The perfect festive mix: Christmas magic in Leipzig

The perfect festive mix: Christmas magic in Leipzig

Festive splendour in cosy markets, contemplation and joyful music – Leipzig’s Advent season delights with the perfect blend. The Leipzig Christmas…

Get your glow on with a cup of warming Glühwein

Get your glow on with a cup of warming Glühwein

Glühwein is German mulled wine. The word literally translates to ‘glow wine’. The name derives from the red hot irons used to heat the wine across…

The top ten Christmas market treats to try this year

The top ten Christmas market treats to try this year

‘Tis the season to be jolly – and indulgent! After all, Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without visiting a gorgeous seasonal market at least…

The Zürcher Wienachtsdorf – a place of light and warmth
The Zürcher Wienachtsdorf – a place of light and warmth

From 21st November to 23rd December, the Zürcher Wienachtsdorf at Bellevue invites you to experience the festive joy of Christmas. “The Zürcher…

True romantic charm at Bad Homburg’s beautiful Christmas Market
True romantic charm at Bad Homburg’s beautiful Christmas Market

Experience the romantic charm of Bad Homburg’s Christmas market, set against the backdrop of the historic castle and its iconic ‘Weißer Turm’ tower.…

Top Five Christmas Dinner Recipes From Germany
Top Five Christmas Dinner Recipes From Germany

In need of inspiration for this year’s Christmas dinner? Or travelling to Germany in December and need to know what to order? Just in time for the…

Cornelia Brelowski: Oye, Tannenbaum
Cornelia Brelowski: Oye, Tannenbaum

When I moved into my house in Berlin’s former East years ago, one of the typical lime trees lining our street had grown so far towards the house that…

Get your glow on with a cup of warming Glühwein
Get your glow on with a cup of warming Glühwein

Glühwein is German mulled wine. The word literally translates to ‘glow wine’. The name derives from the red hot irons used to heat the wine across…

SPARKLING LIGHT ART AT CHRISTMAS GARDEN
SPARKLING LIGHT ART AT CHRISTMAS GARDEN

AAs the festive season approaches, so, do the atmospheric light installations of the Christmas Gardens, which transform some of Germany’s most…

Ingolstadt: THE MAGICAL WORLD OF CHRISTMAS IN THE FORMER DUCAL TOWN
Ingolstadt: THE MAGICAL WORLD OF CHRISTMAS IN THE FORMER DUCAL TOWN

It’s that time of the year again… Christmas is just around the corner and with it comes a host of Christmas markets. Ingolstadt is also transformed…

SPECIAL THEME: EXPLORE THE MOST MAGICAL CHRISTMAS MARKETS Enjoy the magical season
SPECIAL THEME: EXPLORE THE MOST MAGICAL CHRISTMAS MARKETS Enjoy the magical season

Christmas is almost upon us and what could be more festive than visiting one of the DACH region’s world-famous Christmas markets? It’s time to enjoy…

Top Five Christmas Dinner Recipes From Germany
Top Five Christmas Dinner Recipes From Germany

In need of inspiration for this year’s Christmas dinner? Or travelling to Germany in December and need to know what to order? Just in time for the…

Magical Advent at Lake Tegernsee: Three romantic markets along the shore
Magical Advent at Lake Tegernsee: Three romantic markets along the shore

On all four Advent weekends, three enchanting Christmas markets invite visitors to enjoy an unforgettable experience along Lake Tegernsee, where…

Silberstadt Freiberg – Von Bergparade bis Räuchermännchen
Silberstadt Freiberg – Von Bergparade bis Räuchermännchen

Authentisch und geheimnisvoll: Auf dem ‚Freiberger Christmarkt‘ im Weihnachtsland Erzgebirge werden bergmännische Traditionen und Brauchtum lebendig.…