German Christmas Markets

Every year, the Braunschweig Christmas Market (Braunschweiger Weihnachtsmarkt) 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 Braunschweig Christmas Market is like, then we’re here to help. Read on for an overview … 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

With only about 40 stalls, the Bernkastel-Kues Christmas Market may not be the biggest Christmas market in Germany… but it certainly ranks among the prettiest, with a stunning medieval backdrop that lends itself perfectly to festive celebrations. Situated in the Moselle Valley, this storybook town is already beloved by visitors for its exceptional wine… but … 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

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

Often considered one of the prettiest Christmas markets in Southern Germany, the Bad Tölz Christmas Market (Tölzer Christkindlmarkt) is a an enchanting Christmas event that delights thousands of visitors and locals alike every year. If you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Bad Tölz Christmas Market is like, then we’re here … Read more

Every year, the delightful spa town of Baden-Baden becomes a Christmas wonderland, drawing visitors from Baden-Württemberg and beyond to see their annual Christmas Market (AKA the Baden-Badener Christkindelsmarkt). With an array of stalls selling all sorts of gifts and treats in front of its historic Kurhaus, it may boast one of the most unique and … 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 during the Advent season, the picturesque Ore Mountains gem of Annaberg-Buchholz becomes a festive wonderland, with a Christmas Market that attracts thousands of visitors from Saxony and beyond. If you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Annaberg-Buchholz Christmas Market is like, then we’re here to help. Read on for … 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