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 Christmas market in November 2018 and fell in love with … Read more
The Essen Christmas Market is known for its glittering city center covered in thousands of golden fairy lights, its diversity in festive stalls, offering over 250 different stands with products from over 20 different countries, and its quiet and well-located location that facilitates access to other stunning Christmas markets in the country. We first visited … Read more
Stuttgart Christmas Market is well known for its charm, flaunting some of the country’s most elaborate roof decorations, a cozy size that makes it easy to navigate, and a historic background story too, since is among the oldest Christmas markets in Europe. We first visited this charming Christmas market in November 2018 and loved how … Read more
The Munich Christmas Market scene is known for its magnificent venues in grand historic locations, its wide variety of vendors, and its tasty range of seasonal snacks. It’s also widely considered to be one of the best Christmas markets in Germany. We first visited these Christmas markets in December 2019 and loved the wide selection … Read more
Berlin’s Christmas Market scene is known for its massive size. Hosting over 60 individual markets throughout the city, it guarantees an array of different experiences, from your traditional German Christmas markets to some more quirky festive markets that are unique to the bustling capital. Due to the sheer amount of options you will find here, … Read more
Cologne Christmas Market is known for its magical views of Christmas lights floating in the shadow of the Dom, some of the most beautifully decorated stalls in the country, and a very unique Christmas market that basically becomes an outdoor disco late into the night. This is why it’s widely considered to be one of … Read more
Frankfurt’s Christmas Market scene is known around the world for its historic market offerings, drawing millions of visitors every year from around the world. 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
The Ravenna Gorge Christmas Market (Weihnachtsmarkt in der Ravennaschlucht) is known for its surreal setting and true fairytale atmosphere at the foot of a 40 meter high viaduct. Featuring local artisans and musicians, a central aim of this market is preserving and showcasing local traditions from the Black Forest region… and yes, there’s plenty more … Read more
Karlsruhe Christmas Market may not be as well-known as some other Christmas markets in Baden-Württemberg, but it’s nonetheless a festive market well worth visiting, with beautifully decorated stalls and a number of fun activities for visitors of all ages. We first visited this Christmas market in 2018 and loved the atmospheric stalls and (relatively) thinner … 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