Christmas Markets in Europe 
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 30 Christmas markets to explore during the festive season, Hamburg is hands down one of the most amazing Christmas market destinations in Northern Germany. From its iconic main Christmas market at Rathausplatz to the notorious Christmas market festivities in Saint Pauli, there’s truly something for everyone, even dogs, who have their own dedicated … Read more
As one of the most charming places to visit in Germany, it should come as no surprise that Goslar’s Christmas market scene is considered one of the best in the Harz Mountains. One of its most unique features? A Christmas Forest consisting of 60+ trees strung up with thousands of twinkling lights. … but we’ll … 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
Frankfurt’s Christmas Market scene is known around the world for its historic market offerings, drawing millions of visitors every year from Hesse and beyond. With several festive locations sprinkled around the city, visitors are really spoiled for choice whether they’re looking for traditional Christmas markets or those with a cooler, quirkier sensibility. We first visited … Read more
Esslingen Christmas Market is known for its location in one of the most festive and picturesque cities in Germany, as well as its perfect mix of a traditional Christmas market and one of the most extensive Medieval markets in the country. We first visited this Baden-Württemberg Christmas market in November 2018 and fell in love … 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
Düsseldorf’s Christmas Market scene is known for its seven unique themed markets, which are all scattered around the city and decorated in different (yet beautiful) ways. While its markets aren’t as famous as its nearby counterparts in Cologne, a visit to Düsseldorf for Christmas can be a lot of fun, especially when bundled with all … 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
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