German Christmas Markets

The Munich Christmas Market scene is known for its magnificent venues in grand historic locations, its wide variety of vendors, and its tasty range of seasonal snacks. It’s also widely considered to be one of the best Christmas markets in Bavaria, and Germany as a whole. We first visited these Christmas markets in December 2019 … Read more

Berlin’s Christmas Market scene is known for its massive size. Hosting over 60 individual markets throughout the city, it guarantees an array of different experiences, from your traditional German Christmas markets to some more quirky festive markets that are unique to the bustling capital. Due to the sheer amount of options you will find here, … Read more

Cologne Christmas Market is known for its magical views of Christmas lights floating in the shadow of the Dom, some of the most beautifully decorated stalls in the country, and a very unique Christmas market that basically becomes an outdoor disco late into the night. This is why it’s widely considered to be one of … Read more

The Ravenna Gorge Christmas Market (Weihnachtsmarkt in der Ravennaschlucht) is known for its surreal setting and true fairytale atmosphere at the foot of a 40 meter high viaduct in Baden-Württemberg. Featuring local artisans and musicians, a central aim of this market is preserving and showcasing local traditions from the Black Forest region… and yes, there’s … Read more

Karlsruhe Christmas Market may not be as well-known as some other Christmas markets in Baden-Württemberg, but it’s nonetheless a festive market well worth visiting, with beautifully decorated stalls and a number of fun activities for visitors of all ages. We first visited this Christmas market in 2018 and loved the atmospheric stalls and (relatively) thinner … Read more

Frankfurt’s Christmas Market scene is known around the world for its historic market offerings, drawing millions of visitors every year from Hesse and beyond. With several festive locations sprinkled around the city, visitors are really spoiled for choice whether they’re looking for traditional Christmas markets or those with a cooler, quirkier sensibility. We first visited … Read more

Nuremberg’s Christmas Market is known for its famous blonde-haired Christkind, tiny but mighty sausages, lipsmacking gingerbread, and historic ambiance. It’s also widely considered to be one of the best Christmas markets in Germany. We first visited this Bavaria Christmas market in November 5 years ago and loved the gorgeous atmosphere, hefty assortment of products and … Read more

Ah – Aachen Christmas Market. Of all the Christmas markets we’ve visited in Germany, this one has always been one of our favourites. Famed for its cathedral and cookies, Aachen is a city that does Christmas properly… a fact confirmed by the Christmas market’s 1.5 million annual visitors. We first visited this North Rhine-Westphalia Christmas … Read more

Monschau Christmas Market may not be one of the most famous Christmas markets in Germany, but in our opinion it’s one of the prettiest, and one of our favorites we’ve been to. Located an hour away from Aachen, this tiny town perched close to the Belgian border is truly one of the most beautiful places … Read more

With over 30 Christmas markets to explore during the festive season, Hamburg is hands down one of the most amazing Christmas market destinations in Northern Germany. From its iconic main Christmas market at Rathausplatz to the notorious Christmas market festivities in Saint Pauli, there’s truly something for everyone, even dogs, who have their own dedicated … Read more