Christmas Markets in Europe 
As a city that the famous Brothers Grimm once called home, it should come as no surprise that Kassel, Germany puts a special storybook twist on their Christmas market festivities every year, organizing not just a regular Christmas Market, but a Fairytale Christmas Market. With an enchanting fairytale forest, storybook showcases all around town, and … Read more
Every year, the Hildesheim Christmas Market (Weihnachtsmarkt Hildesheim) delights thousands of visitors from Lower Saxony and beyond with its festive atmosphere, tasty food options, and bountiful shopping opportunities. If you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Hildesheim Christmas Market is like, then we’re here to help. Read on for an overview … Read more
With over 70 stalls selling handicrafts (plus many more selling tasty Christmas market food and drink) the Heilbronn Christmas Market (Käthchen Weihnachtsmarkt Heilbronn) is one of the most popular festive events in Northern Baden-Württemberg. And if you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Heilbronn Christmas Market is like, then we’re here … Read more
As one of the premier Christmas events in Lower Saxony, the Hanover Christmas Market (Weihnachtsmarkt Hannover) delights thousands of visitors each year with its magical atmosphere and abundant choices for eating and shopping. And if you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Hanover Christmas Market is like, then we’re here to … Read more
With over 70 stalls to ogle and peruse, the Hamelin Christmas Market (Hamelner Weihnachtsmarkt) is a staple of the festive calendar in Lower Saxony. Hosted in “the city of the Pied Piper”, this Christmas market draws thousands of visitors from near and far to experience its magical ambiance. So whether you’re currently planning your own … Read more
For almost five decades, the Freiburg Christmas Market has been one of the most important festive events in the city’s annual calendar, delighting visitors from Baden-Württemberg and beyond with its 100+ vendors selling all kinds of tasty food and gifts. And if you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Freiburg Christmas … Read more
With over 200 wooden stalls spread across the city, the Erfurt Christmas Market (Erfurter Weihnachtsmarkt) is by far one of the most exciting Christmas events in the German state of Thuringia. Known for its hefty variety of locally produced crafts, delicious food options, and effortlessly scenic backdrops, it’s little wonder why the Christmas market here … Read more
With its five story high Christmas pyramid, beautifully carved Schwibbogen (candle arch) and giant festive music box, there are a lot of unique features of the Chemnitz Christmas Market (Chemnitzer Weihnachtsmarkt) that make it one of the best Christmas market destinations in Germany. And if you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about … Read more
Every year, the Bad Wimpfen Christmas Market (also known as the Old German Christmas Market, or Altdeutscher Weihnachtsmarkt) delights thousands of visitors from Baden-Württemberg and beyond with its fairytale backdrop, thoughtful decor, and undeniably cozy atmosphere. After all, this is one of the oldest Christmas markets in the country, with over 120 vendors who bring life … Read more
Dating back to the 15th century, the Augsburg Christmas Market (Augsburger Christkindlesmarkt) is considered not only one of the oldest Christmas markets in Bavaria but also one of the most beautiful, with about a million visitors who come to see it every year. Famed for its unique “Angel Performance” which takes place every Friday, Saturday … Read more