German Christmas Markets

If you’re looking for the top Christmas markets in Germany then the only problem you’ll have is narrowing down which amazing ones you have time to visit! Germany is the undisputed King of Christmas markets, with so many enchanting options in all the big cities and some really unique ones in lesser known destinations as … Read more

With its glowing reputation as one of the most beautiful cities in Germany, it should come as little surprise that Heidelberg’s Christmas Market scene is every bit as magical as the city itself, with a huge variety of stalls spread across some of the city’s most scenic locales. With some of the prettiest backdrops in … Read more

Known as the “Weihnachtsmarkt der tausend Sterne” (Christmas Market of a Thousand Stars), the Cottbus Christmas Market is a unique holiday event that takes place every year in Brandenburg’s second largest city. Officially opened each year by the mayor, who cuts into a giant 7 meter long Christstollen, this enchanting Christmas market is considered one … Read more

On each Saturday of Advent, the small Brandenburg town of Spremberg becomes a dazzling wonderland thanks to the Spremberger Lichterfest (Spremberg Festival of Lights) which illuminates the town with thousands of gorgeous lights and decorations. If you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Spremberg Festival of Lights is like, then we’re … Read more

Every year, the Senftenberg Christmas Market delights thousands of visitors from Brandenburg 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 Senftenberg Christmas Market is like, then we’re here to help. Read on for an overview of Senftenberg Christmas … Read more

For over 30 years, the Seiffen Christmas Market has been delighting thousands of visitors from Saxony and beyond with its atmospheric market stalls and commitment to craftsmanship. With over 50 different stalls to browse, this Christmas market is a must-visit for those interested in finding unique gifts to take home, and of course sample their … Read more

As one of the top Christmas markets in the Black Forest region of Germany, the Schiltach Christmas Market is a fun festive event that delights thousands of visitors from Baden-Württemberg and beyond each year with its fairytale atmosphere. If you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Schiltach Christmas Market is like, … Read more

Kicking off with its famous Pyramidenanschieben (Pushing of the Pyramids) and concluding with a big mountain parade, the Schwarzenberg Christmas Market is a festive 10 day event commonly considered to be among the top Christmas markets in the Ore Mountains. If you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Schwarzenberg Christmas Market is … Read more

Every year during the Advent season, the picturesque Ore Mountains gem of Annaberg-Buchholz becomes a festive wonderland, with a Christmas Market that attracts thousands of visitors from Saxony and beyond. If you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Annaberg-Buchholz Christmas Market is like, then we’re here to help. Read on for … Read more

Commonly considered one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in the Ruhr region of Germany, the Nostalgic Hattingen Christmas Market (Nostalgischer Weihnachtsmarkt Hattingen) attracts thousands of visitors from North Rhine-Westphalia and beyond each year with its festive displays and stellar shopping opportunities. If you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Hattingen … Read more