German Christmas Markets

With a nickname as bold as “the Christmas market capital”, one might expect the Christmas market scene in Regensburg to be magical and full of enchanting surprises. And after walking the richly decorated streets of this UNESCO World Heritage Site for ourselves, we’re happy to confirm that Regensburg properly gets into the Christmas spirit… and … Read more

While often overshadowed by the famous Christmas markets in Cologne, Bonn Christmas Market is a worthwhile festive destination for those in search of food, shopping, and culture. After all, this is the city of Beethoven and HARIBO, with a slew of excellent museums, one of the country’s oldest churches, and dreamy architecture-spotting all around (especially … Read more

Billing itself as ‘the longest Christmas market in Germany’, Duisburg Christmas Market is unique in the country for its lengthy duration – spanning for about 6 weeks from early/mid November until December 30. We first visited this Christmas market in November 2018 and enjoyed exploring all the festive stalls well in advance of markets opening … Read more

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

Christmas City Dortmund (formerly known as Dortmund Christmas Market) is known for having the world’s largest (natural) Christmas tree, weighing in at over 40,000kg… but there’s a lot more to this market than just a record-breaking Weihnachtsbaum. We first visited this Christmas market in November 2018 and had a great time exploring all the different … Read more

While it takes place for only one weekend a year, the Tübingen Christmas Market is special in its focus on handmade products, whether they be carved, knitted, painted or (in the case of food) prepared by hand. Little wonder why it’s often considered to be one of the most charming smaller Christmas markets in Baden-Württemberg. … Read more

Known around the world for its historic centuries-old Striezelmarkt, Dresden’s Christmas Market scene is (for good reason) one of the most famous and beloved in Germany. With seven big Christmas markets scattered around the center of town, Christmas market visitors in Dresden are spoiled for choice, whether they’re looking for an elaborate spin on the … Read more

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 Baden-Württemberg Christmas market in November 2018 and fell in love … 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 Baden-Württemberg Christmas market in November 2018 and loved … Read more