German Christmas Markets

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 70 stalls to ogle and peruse, the Hamelin Christmas Market (Hamelner Weihnachtsmarkt) is a staple of the festive calendar in Lower Saxony. Hosted in “the city of the Pied Piper”, this Christmas market draws thousands of visitors from near and far to experience its magical ambiance. So whether you’re currently planning your own … 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

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

With its five story high Christmas pyramid, beautifully carved Schwibbogen (candle arch) and giant festive music box, there are a lot of unique features of the Chemnitz Christmas Market (Chemnitzer Weihnachtsmarkt) that make it one of the best Christmas market destinations in Germany. And if you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about … Read more

Every year, the Bad Wimpfen Christmas Market (also known as the Old German Christmas Market, or Altdeutscher Weihnachtsmarkt) delights thousands of visitors from Baden-Württemberg and beyond with its fairytale backdrop, thoughtful decor, and undeniably cozy atmosphere. After all, this is one of the oldest Christmas markets in the country, with over 120 vendors who bring life … Read more

Dating back to the 15th century, the Augsburg Christmas Market (Augsburger Christkindlesmarkt) is considered not only one of the oldest Christmas markets in Bavaria but also one of the most beautiful, with about a million visitors who come to see it every year. Famed for its unique “Angel Performance” which takes place every Friday, Saturday … Read more

Every year, the German town of Alsfeld (in the state of Hesse) comes alive during the festive season, with a delightful set of Christmas market stalls that draw thousands of visitors from Hesse and beyond. If you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Alsfeld Christmas Market (Alsfelder Weihnachtsmarkt) is like, then … 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

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