Christmas Markets in Europe 
Every year, the German town of Alsfeld (in the state of Hesse) comes alive during the festive season, with a delightful set of Christmas market stalls that draw thousands of visitors from Hesse and beyond. If you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Alsfeld Christmas Market (Alsfelder Weihnachtsmarkt) is like, then … Read more
While probably best known for its annual pumpkin festival, Ludwigsburg is a beautiful city in Baden-Württemberg that has one of the best hidden gem Christmas markets in the state. How magical is Ludwigsburg at Christmas time? Picture bauble-studded garlands hanging from green-shuttered windows, stacks of wooden chalets fringed with festive decor and of course, countless … Read more
Kempten Christmas Market is a delightful little gem of a market located in the Allgäu region of Bavaria, famed for its glorious mountains and delicious Käsespätzle. And while it’s not a world-famous market among international tourists like the ones in Cologne, Dresden or Munich, it’s nonetheless a lovely spot to partake in some festive shopping, … Read more
With a nickname as bold as “the Christmas market capital”, one might expect the Christmas market scene in Regensburg to be magical and full of enchanting surprises. And after walking the richly decorated streets of this UNESCO World Heritage Site for ourselves, we’re happy to confirm that Regensburg properly gets into the Christmas spirit… and … Read more
While often overshadowed by the famous Christmas markets in Cologne, Bonn Christmas Market is a worthwhile festive destination for those in search of food, shopping, and culture. After all, this is the city of Beethoven and HARIBO, with a slew of excellent museums, one of the country’s oldest churches, and dreamy architecture-spotting all around (especially … Read more
Billing itself as ‘the longest Christmas market in Germany’, Duisburg Christmas Market is unique in the country for its lengthy duration – spanning for about 6 weeks from early/mid November until December 30. We first visited this Christmas market in November 2018 and enjoyed exploring all the festive stalls well in advance of markets opening … Read more
Dating back over 200 years, the Mainz Christmas Market is known as one of the most beautiful and historic Christmas markets in Germany, welcoming thousands of visitors every year. We first visited Mainz for Christmas markets in December 2018 and loved the little atmospheric markets scattered around town, along with the stunning main market by … Read more
Christmas City Dortmund (formerly known as Dortmund Christmas Market) is known for having the world’s largest (natural) Christmas tree, weighing in at over 40,000kg… but there’s a lot more to this market than just a record-breaking Weihnachtsbaum. We first visited this Christmas market in November 2018 and had a great time exploring all the different … Read more
While it takes place for only one weekend a year, the Tübingen Christmas Market is special in its focus on handmade products, whether they be carved, knitted, painted or (in the case of food) prepared by hand. Little wonder why it’s often considered to be one of the most charming smaller Christmas markets in Baden-Württemberg. … Read more
Known around the world for its historic centuries-old Striezelmarkt, Dresden’s Christmas Market scene is (for good reason) one of the most famous and beloved in Germany. With seven big Christmas markets scattered around the center of town, Christmas market visitors in Dresden are spoiled for choice, whether they’re looking for an elaborate spin on the … Read more