German Christmas Markets

For over 40 years, the Trier Christmas Market (Trierer Weihnachtsmarkt) has been one of the most important events of the festive season in Rhineland-Palatinate, drawing thousands of visitors from Germany and beyond. They take Christmas so seriously here in fact that they even crown a “Glühwein Queen” every year. So if you’re currently planning your … Read more

Every year, the charming Baden-Württemberg town of Schwäbisch Hall becomes a little winter wonderland, with an intimate and cozy Christmas Market that delights locals and visitors alike with its selection of food, drink, and shopping. If you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Schwäbisch Hall Christmas Market is like, then we’re … Read more

With a variety of diverse programming and fun festive events around the city, Rostock is one of the top Christmas destinations in northern Germany, welcoming thousands of visitors every year. From its fairytale world (and towering Christmas tree) to its main market at Neuer Markt, Rostock’s Christmas Market scene has a little something for everyone, … Read more

With over 200 stalls beautifully arranged in front of its landmark water tower, Mannheim’s Christmas Market may be one of the most underrated markets in Baden-Württemberg. Each year, the Mannheim Christmas Market (Mannheimer Weihnachtsmarkt) dazzles locals and visitors alike with their assortment of tasty treats and unique gifts. Currently planning your own trip, or simply … Read more

With over a million LED lights and 60 light installations spread across the city, it’s safe to say that Magdeburg, Germany becomes a truly glittering wonderland come Christmas time. The crown jewel of the festivities? The Magdeburg Christmas Market (Magdeburger Weihnachtsmarkt) which dazzles visitors from Germany and beyond with 50+ flavors of Glühwein to sample, … Read more

Every year, the UNESCO World Heritage City of Lübeck becomes a magical Christmas wonderland, offering up one of the most beautiful Christmas markets that Northern Germany has to offer. Dating back to 1648, the Lübeck Christmas Market (Lübecker Weihnachtsmarkt) welcomes thousands of visitors from Germany and beyond with its glittering canopy of lights and marvellous … Read more

With origins stretching as far back as 1458, the Leipzig Christmas Market (Leipziger Weihnachtsmarkt) is considered one of the oldest Christmas markets in Germany, and one of the largest too – with over 300 stalls for visitors to peruse. If you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Leipzig Christmas Market is … Read more

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