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  • Bonn Christmas Market

    Bonn

    Gingerbread and mulled wine give off their enticing aromas once again at the Christmas markets in the centre of Bonn and in the region. When it's cold and dark outside, the pre-Christmas stalls transform the squares into small Christmas villages. The Bonn Christmas market in the city centre sparkles every year with colourful lights and […]

  • Freiburg Christmas Market

    Freiburg

    Discover the Freiburg Christmas market with its magical ambience and interest group: exceptional handicrafts, culinary delicacies, the scent of fir, candlelight, own market stalls and Christmas events for young and old. Do you actually think that the Freiburg Christmas market has a long tradition and history? Get in the mood and enjoy beautiful and contemplative […]

  • Regensburg Christmas Markets

    Regensburg

    Regensburg Christmas Markets Regensburg transforms into one of Germany's most enchanting Advent destinations each winter, with its medieval old town, Danube riverbanks, and historic palace grounds hosting five distinct Christmas markets. From the traditional Christkindlmarkt with roots in the 18th century to the romantic candlelit market at Schloss Thurn und Taxis, each offers its own […]

  • Trier Christmas Market

    Trier

    Voted "Best Christmas Market in Germany" in 2024, Trier's Weihnachtsmarkt transforms Germany's oldest city into an enchanting winter tableau. Set against the UNESCO World Heritage backdrop of the medieval Hauptmarkt and imposing Dom, this isn't your typical tourist-trap market—it's where Germany's only Glühwein Mulled Wine Queen presides over authentic vintner wine specialties known as Winzerglühwein. […]

  • Aachen Christmas Market

    Aachen

    "For about four weeks before Christmas, the squares and lanes around Aachen Cathedral and the town hall are transformed into a Christmas village and a meeting place for Aacheners and visitors to the city. Twinkling lights and the scent of mulled wine and Aachener Printen (kind of gingerbread) wherever you go - and all in a unique atmosphere! It’s no coincidence that Aachen Christmas […]

  • Koblenz Christmas Market

    Koblenz

    Enjoy a relaxed stroll through the cosy alleys of the picturesque old town, let yourself be enchanted by the atmospheric sea of lights of the poinsettias and garlands of light. The atmosphere of the festively decorated streets and squares with numerous decorated Christmas trees will immediately put you in a holiday mood. The beautiful Koblenz […]

  • Heidelberg Christmas Market

    Heidelberg

    The scents of roasted almonds, cinnamon and hot chestnuts waft through the winding alleyways of the Old Town. Against the romantic backdrop of the castle, couples glide hand-in-hand on skates, and the gaily decorated Christmas stalls murmur with the international confusion of voices. It is Christmas time in Heidelberg – the Heidelberg Old Town radiates […]

  • Osnabrück Christmas Market

    Osnabrück

    Osnabrück Christmas Market transforms the historic old town into a festive winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights and seasonal cheer. Wooden stalls line the cobbled squares, offering handcrafted gifts, traditional decorations, and regional specialties. Visitors enjoy steaming mugs of mulled wine, roasted almonds, and hearty German treats while choirs perform holiday music beneath the cathedral […]

  • Rostock Christmas Market

    Rostock

    Rostock Christmas Market transforms the historic city center into a festive celebration filled with maritime charm and holiday spirit. As one of northern Germany’s largest Christmas markets, it stretches through the old town with beautifully decorated wooden stalls. Visitors enjoy mulled wine, roasted almonds, fresh pastries, and regional specialties while festive music fills the air. […]

  • Augsburg Christkindles Market

    Augsburg

    Augsburg's Christkindlesmarkt radiates the charm of the holiday season with more than 500 years of tradition. Every weekend evening, the impressive Renaissance "Rathaus" (Town Hall) turns into a huge Advent calendar as twenty-four angels make music while standing in the windows of the Renaissance structure. To learn about traditional Christmas Market specialty foods in all […]

  • Potsdam: Christmas Market

    Potsdam

    Potsdam´s Christmas Market is called "Potsdamer Weihnachtszauber" and is especially beautiful around Brandenburg Gate and along Brandenburg Street. Other smaller Christmas Markets are held during the weekends. To learn about traditional Christmas Market specialty foods in all our 17 Historic Highlights of Germany, read this XXL guide to holiday foods beloved by locals and offered […]

  • Lübeck Christmas Markets

    Lübeck

    We cordially invite you to a Christmas visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The glow of the festive decoration in the Old Town streets creates a magical ambience. The ‘Advent Lights’ on 27th November mark the start of the Christmas season, a tradition first mentioned in records from 1648. To learn about traditional Christmas […]