{"id":24035,"date":"2020-11-20T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-20T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=24035"},"modified":"2026-02-09T14:39:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T13:39:09","slug":"best-german-christmas-markets-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/best-german-christmas-markets-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Magical German Christmas Markets You Need to Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Germany is famed as the home of Christmas, with some of the oldest and best Christmas markets in the world. With medieval squares lit up in fairy lights, traditional music, gl\u00fchwein and roasted nuts filling the air, you\u2019ll be amazed by these enchanting winter wonderlands. From the old-world traditions of Dresden and Nuremberg to the hidden gems of Eisenach and Erfurt, here are the best German Christmas markets to get your fill of stollen, snowflakes and Yuletide magic. Fr\u00f6hliche Weihnachten!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Christkindlesmarkt, Nuremberg<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you think of German Christmas markets, you think of Nuremberg. With a history dating back to 1628, the Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt is one of the oldest Christmas markets in the world, and one of the best too. Set in the gorgeous main square, the locals affectionately call the market \u201cour little town of wood and cloth\u201d, as all the treasures here are locally made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll take you to this special Yuletide paradise where you can explore over 180 beautifully decorated chalets, 30 of which date back to 1890! You\u2019ll find gingerbread hearts hanging from the huts, Franconian delicacies like brandies, jams and clothes made from local wool, and the famous Zwetschgenm\u00e4nnle prune men.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time your visit right and you\u2019ll get to see the market\u2019s amazing opening celebration at the start of Advent. The star of the show is the Christkind (\u2018Christ child\u2019 or Christmas Angel played by a local girl), the traditional gift-giver and symbol of the market. The beautiful Christkind reads out a special prologue originally written by the playwright Friedrich Br\u00f6ger in 1948, from the balcony of the Frauenkirche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s all as impressive as you\u2019d dreamed it would be, and you can\u2019t miss experiencing this magical Christmas market in one of Germany\u2019s most stunning medieval Old Towns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read next: <\/em>German Christmas traditions: seasonal foods, festivities, and folklore<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Munich Christmas Market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As the beautiful capital of Bavaria, Munich\u2019s Christmas market is truly spectacular. Held in the iconic Marienplatz, surrounded by medieval buildings like the Town Hall and Glockenspiel, this market is the oldest in Munich, dating back to the 14th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll take you here to marvel at the giant 30-metre Christmas tree with 2,500 lights, and the largest manger market and nativity scene in the country. Listen to lovely carol-singers and live music while you explore hundreds of wooden stalls illuminated in fairy lights. You’ll find all kinds of traditional Bavarian handicrafts like intricate wood carvings and hand-painted glass ornaments.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 You can even take a ride on the ChristkindlTram (Christmas Tram), or watch the Krampus Run, where 300 runners dressed in spooky costumes race through the city. Be sure to get your fill of festive treats like roasted chestnuts, stollen and berry mulled wine. Later, we\u2019ll take you to a classic beer hall at one of the most authentic restaurants in Munich. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOURSELF:<\/strong> Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany and Switzerland<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Striezelmarkt, Dresden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With a history dating back to 1434, Dresden’s Striezelmarkt was the first genuine Christmas market in the world. The city has truly perfected their Yuletide celebrations since! We\u2019ll take you to this historic city, famed as the \u2018Florence on the Elbe\u2019, to admire all the dazzling light displays and handcrafted gifts, along with some very unique traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll marvel at the world\u2019s biggest nutcracker and the largest Christmas pyramid in Germany, standing at 14-metres high. And don\u2019t forget to see the famous Plaumentoffel, the traditional figurines made of prunes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re visiting on the second weekend in Advent, you can witness the giant Dresdner Christstollen<\/a> (traditional German fruitcake) parade. It\u2019s the world\u2019s biggest stollen, usually weighing up to 4 tons and measuring at least four metres. The Christstollen is wheeled through the Old Town in its own carriage to the Striezelmarkt, and pieces are ceremoniously cut off and handed to the crowd for a small donation along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the Christstollen arrives at the market, it’s cut into thousands of pieces and sold to festival-goers. Even the knife used to cut it is 1.5 meters and silver-plated! If you don\u2019t make it for this event, don\u2019t worry, as you can still get a taste of the delicious stollen, or striezel, as it’s known locally. The Christmas market is even named after this special fruit cake and it\u2019s sold throughout the celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED CONTENT:<\/strong> What is the most popular food at Christmas around the world?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Leipzig Christmas Market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll show you around the streets illuminated in twinkling lights and garlands, then explore the market with more than 300 beautifully decorated stalls. Soak up the scent of gl\u00f6gi wine, shop for traditional handicrafts, sample local treats like kr\u00e4ppelchen, and enjoy the live musical entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll feel like you\u2019ve stepped back in time when you discover Leipzig’s Christmas Market in the medieval Old Town. Located just an hour away from Dresden\u2019s famous Striezelmarkt, the Leipzig Christmas Market is something of a hidden gem. It’s just as ancient with origins dating back to 1458, making it one of the world\u2019s first real German Christmas markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take your little ones to meet Santa Claus and explore the fairytale \u2018Magical Forest\u2019, a light display with German woodland animals. You can also check out the replica Finnish village with delicacies like reindeer meat and smoked salmon. For an extra dose of history, head to the spot in front of the Old Town Hall, where Johann Sebastian Bach (who lived here for almost 30 years) first signed his employment contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Frankfurt Christmas Market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want to get into the Christmas spirit, head to the historic R\u00f6merberg in Frankfurt! The R\u00f6merberg is the most beautiful square in the city lined with timber-framed medieval houses. It really comes alive in winter, with hundreds of traditional wooden huts filling the square. It\u2019s also one of the oldest Christmas markets in the world dating back to 1393, with records showing a \u2018December Market\u2019 was held here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll take you on a tour of the city, with the stunning R\u00f6merberg contrasting with the gleaming buildings of the financial centre, and you\u2019ll smell the stollen and gl\u00fchwein wafting through the air as we get closer to the Christmas market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can shop for handmade trinkets and traditional crafts, and fill up on all the local Franconian specialities. Don’t miss the hot apple wine and the famous marzipan cookies like the almond-covered Bettm\u00e4nnchen and the rectangular Brentens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, be sure to check out the giant gingerbread Santa Clauses and the gorgeous Quetschem\u00e4nnchen. The locals make these little figures from prunes and nuts and they were traditionally used by young men to give to their sweethearts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. Cathedral Christmas Market, Cologne<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll definitely tame your winter wanderlust at Cologne\u2019s Cathedral Christmas Market. It’s located in the shadow of the iconic Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO-listed site and a Gothic masterpiece. The first thing you see at the Christmas market is the giant Christmas tree in the centre. It’s the largest in the region, illuminated in dazzling lights, ornaments and ribbons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, you can grab a mug of hot gl\u00fchwein and munch on some South Tyrolian ham. Browse the market stands filled with artisanal crafts and gifts, and be sure to check out the live entertainment. There are more than 100 stage performances with everything from gospel music to Christmas swing music, and you\u2019ll happily dance the night away to warm up in the winter chill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7. Reiterlesmarkt, Rothenburg ob der Tauber<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For a truly traditional German Christmas market experience, it\u2019s got to be the Rothenburg Reiterlesmarkt. This medieval Bavarian city dates back to 950, and every winter, the charming gabled roofs, ancient walls and cobble streets transform into a Yuletide wonderland. The city is dusted in snow and thousands of twinkling lights, while brass bands play festive music, and the aroma of roasted nuts wafts through the air. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll take you to admire the gorgeous half-timbered houses and the Old Town Hall, then we’ll dive into the Christmas market. You have to try the famous Rothenburg Schneeballen, a snowball pastry of rolled fried dough or shortcrust pastry, smothered in everything from melted chocolate to powdered sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you munch on your sweet treat, you can shop for gifts or duck into one of the glowing taverns for a mug of warm mulled wine. Simply magical!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8. Berlin Christmas Markets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are dozens of Christmas markets to choose from when you visit Germany\u2019s capital, and we\u2019ll help you find the very best. The biggest event is the gorgeous Gendarmenmarkt, located by the glowing French and German Cathedral. Here you can visit the heated craftsmen tent to watch wood carvers, goldsmiths, glass blowers and toy makers at work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s also the Saint Lucia Christmas market, a local favourite held at the Berlin Kulturbrauerei. You\u2019ll find an incredible fusion of German and Scandinavian customs, with traditional food, songs and crafts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most romantic spots is the Weihnachtsmarkt Schloss Charlottenburg in front of the Charlottenburg Palace. There’s a live choir and more than 250 stalls selling sweet snacks like marzipan and gingerbread. We recommend grabbing some mulled wine and taking a stroll through the palace\u2019s gardens to top off a beautiful evening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s also the Hanukkah Market at the Jewish Museum and the Berliner Weihnachtszeit at Roten Rathaus. For something unique, check out the Dom\u00e4ne Dahlem Advent market, set around a 16th-century manor house. You\u2019ll find weavers, potters, blacksmiths and instrument makers taking you back to the Yuletide of old in this magical setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED CONTENT: <\/strong>Science proves people who put up Christmas decorations earlier are happier<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9. Dusseldorf Christmas Markets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The D\u00fcsseldorf Christmas Markets are an unforgettable experience, and you\u2019ll need to devote at least one whole evening to explore it all. The market has eight themed markets all next to each other, including the popular Art Nouveau-themed Engelchen-Markt in Heinrich-Heine-Platz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here you\u2019ll find market stalls adorned in dazzling lights and golden-winged angels. This market is also quite unique, selling everything from clothing and vinyl records to car parts and more. If you\u2019re looking for handicrafts, head to the Weihnachtsmarkt am Rathaus und Marktplatz. You can even watch the blacksmiths, woodworkers and glass-blowers practising their crafts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10. Eisenach Christmas Markets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Held in the UNESCO-listed Wartburg Castle, Eisenach takes the crown for the most unique location of all German Christmas markets. We\u2019ll take you high above the countryside to this 11th-century castle, where you can wander the stalls throughout the castle\u2019s grounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In true medieval fashion, you can find all kinds of traditional products. Be sure to check out the handcrafted wooden carvings and glassware, and festive baked goods made with locally-sourced ingredients. Fill up on sizzling bratwurst and hot mugs of gl\u00fchwein and soak up the beautiful atmosphere. Then head inside the castle to enjoy the wonderful Christmas concerts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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11. Erfurter Weihnachtsmarkt<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Erfurt\u2019s medieval Weihnachtsmarkt may be one of the lesser-known Christmas events, but it\u2019s just as extraordinary. It’s set against the stunning backdrop of the well-preserved Old Town, including the St. Severus Church and St. Mary\u2019s Cathedral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll take a stroll along Merchants\u2019 Bridge, the longest inhabited bridge in Europe dating back to 1325. Then enjoy the magical atmosphere, with the aromas o gingerbread, eggnog, bratwurst and schnitzel filling the air. You can browse more than 200 stalls selling traditional crafts like pottery and blue-dyed fabrics. And don’t forget to sample the Erfurt schittchen, the city\u2019s trademarked fruit bread which originated in the 15th-century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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