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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…

WEIHNACHTSROMANTIK PUR: DER RAVENSBURGER CHRISTKINDLESMARKT
WEIHNACHTSROMANTIK PUR: DER RAVENSBURGER CHRISTKINDLESMARKT

In der magischen Vorweihnachtszeit lässt sich der Zauber der Feiertage nirgendwo besser spüren, als auf einem Weihnachtsmarkt. Der Duft von…

LOOKING FORWARD TO GERMANY’S CHRISTMAS MARKETS
LOOKING FORWARD TO GERMANY’S CHRISTMAS MARKETS

Critics of Germany’s Christmas markets may harshly label them twee tourist traps that encourage unnecessary consumption. Yet most folk rate such…

WHITE WINTER GETAWAYS
WHITE WINTER GETAWAYS

‘Tis the season to embrace cosiness and togetherness. And what better way to do that than to travel to hidden winter gems where visitors can leave…

WINTERTHUR: A CITY FULL OF DELIGHTS
WINTERTHUR: A CITY FULL OF DELIGHTS

Just 20 minutes by train from Zurich or 40 minutes by car from Lake Constance lies Winterthur: a vibrant city with an industrial past that, thanks to…

A Christmas stroll through Salzburg
A Christmas stroll through Salzburg

Towards the end of November, the arrival of Advent marks the beginning of the Christmas season in Salzburg. A stroll through Salzburg during this…

HOTEL VICTORIA: SOPHISTICATED AMBIANCE MEETS HEARTFELT HOSPITALITY
HOTEL VICTORIA: SOPHISTICATED AMBIANCE MEETS HEARTFELT HOSPITALITY

Nuremberg’s four-star Hotel Victoria has been a true landmark of the city since 1896 and, despite a turbulent history, it has not lost any of its…

Festive season for foodies – Top-ten Christmas market treats
Festive season for foodies – Top-ten Christmas market treats

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

Zauberwald: The magic of Christmas displays in snow-covered woods
Zauberwald: The magic of Christmas displays in snow-covered woods

The magic forest of ‘Zauberwald’, in Lenzerheide in Switzerland, is more than your standard Christmas market: from 13 to 30 December, it combines the…

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.…