German Christmas Markets

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

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

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

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 its scenic location right along Bodensee, the Lindau Christmas Market (known locally as Lindauer Hafenweihnacht, or Lindau Harbour Christmas) is commonly considered one of the most beautiful Christmas events in Southern Germany. If you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Lindau Christmas Market is like, then we’re here to help. … 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

With beautiful Christmas market stalls popping up around the city’s main squares, the Koblenz Christmas Market scene is one commonly considered among the best in Rhineland-Palatinate. If you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Koblenz Christmas Market is like, then we’re here to help. Read on for an overview of Koblenz … Read more

With several small markets scattered around the city centre, the Kiel Christmas Market (Kieler Weihnachtsmarkt) scene is one of the best t o be found in Northern Germany. If you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Kiel Christmas Market is like, then we’re here to help. Read on for an overview … 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

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