Christmas Markets

Bonn Christmas Market

Bonn Christmas Market

Every year, Bonn’s Christmas fair conjures up a festive atmosphere on Münsterplatz and Bottlerplatz, on Windeckstrasse, Vivatsgasse, Friedensplatz and Poststrasse.

Weimar Christmas Market

Weimar Christmas Market

When the town center of Weimar is lit up by fairy lights every evening, the aromas of roasted almonds and fresh Stollen cake waft through the streets, and the strains… Read more

Constance Christmas Market

Lake Contance Christmas Market

During the advent period in the run-up to Christmas, the historic inner city in Constance is filled with Christmas market stalls stretching right up to the harbor. The large Christmas… Read more

Osnabrueck Christmas Market

Osnabrück Christmas Market

The old Town Hall, St. Mary’s Church and St. Peter’s Cathedral are parts of the setting that gives the Osnabrück Christmas market its special ambiance. It is the snug atmosphere… Read more

Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt

Probably the most well known German Christmas market is the Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg. There is a written record of it as early as 1628. More than two million visitors from… Read more

Augsburg Christmas Market

Augsburg’s Christmas Market & Angels

The Augsburg “Christkindlesmarkt” is a village of booths forming one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Germany.

Wiesbaden Twinkling Start Christmas Market

Wiesbaden’s Twinkling Star Christmas Market

This year, the Twinkling Star Christmas Market in Wiesbaden celebrates its 13th birthday. Whilst in Christmas market terms this a fairly new market, it is certainly wasting no time in… Read more

Christmas Markets in Germany

Tips & Tricks for Visiting Christmas Markets in Germany

The Christmas Markets of Germany are the best part of Christmas in Germany. If you are stationed in Europe during the holidays, this is a something you can’t miss out on. Even if you plan to travel or head home for Christmas, the markets kick off at the end of November, so you’ll have plenty of time to get your share of Glühwein (mulled wine) and Nutella smothered crepes or waffles!