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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…

Where the stars are sparkling – the Berner Sternenmarkt
Where the stars are sparkling – the Berner Sternenmarkt

In addition to its two traditional Christmas markets, the Swiss capital Bern has also held a particularly sparkling third one since 2018, which, due…

‘Follow the stars’ – to Bad Homburg
‘Follow the stars’ – to Bad Homburg

Christmas is fast approaching: a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the Christmassy flair of Bad Homburg, the cosy spa town at the Taunus.…

Osnabrück Christmas Market
Osnabrück Christmas Market

For years, it has ranked among the most beautiful in the north and is very popular internationally and all across Germany: Osnabrück’s Christmas…

Münster’s Christmas markets
Münster’s Christmas markets

When the Prinzipalmarkt takes on a golden radiance, the archways are embellished with Advent wreaths, the smell of mulled wine and roasted almonds…

Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf

This year, Christmas time in Duesseldorf will get an entirely new meaning: visitors can look forward to more Christmas market fun than ever and a…

Churfranken
Churfranken

Many large cities in Germany have famous Christmas markets, but often enough the smaller ones in picturesque villages and historic market towns have…

BARBARA GEIER: Christmas market culture
BARBARA GEIER: Christmas market culture

Germans like a superlative. Nowhere does that become more evident than when the country gets out its Christmas markets every year. From the oldest,…

Christmas time in Oldenburg
Christmas time in Oldenburg

With its still mostly owner-managed shops, Oldenburg attracts Christmas shoppers seeking personal gift advice. When stopping by at the Christmas…

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.…