The Magic of the Holiday Season – Christmas Markets in Germany
Visting Germany during the Christmas holiday season is a magical experience. Christmas markets offer elegant Advent decorations that adorn windows, shops and market squares are everywhere. In addition, fairy lights twinkle in front gardens and above streets. Cheerful melodies like reindeer sleighs and the smell of Christmas baked goods, roasted apples and gingerbread.
There’s no question that the run-up to Christmas is a delight for all the senses. Attending one or more Christmas Markets in Germany is a must for any global traveler. In Germany there are hundreds of Christmas markets between the Baltic Sea and Lake Constance. Impressive sights, smells, tastes and sounds are everywhere.
No wonder artisans offer their traditionally made goods, choirs perform, storytellers make children smile and regional delicacies hit the spot. It’s a bonus that many markets can be easily reached by train. Numerous visitor passes between Flensburg and Freiburg allow you to use local public transport free of charge!
Germany offers a variety of Christmas markets to visit.
From atmospheric and traditional to unusual. There is something for everybody. We would like to share information about two major cities.
In Dresden was founded in 1434. Thus, it is the oldest Christmas market in Germany (photo above) and also one of the most popular. Also, there are several reasons for this. Attractive cultural programs and probably the world’s largest walk-through candle arch. Above all, the lovingly-decorated stands. In addition to Christmas tree baubles, Dresden Pflaumentoffel and bite-sized portions of stollen, you will also find regional handicrafts from the Ore Mountains for sale.
In Berlin, Spandau’s old town is the perfect setting for a nostalgic Christmas market. It’s amazing how the stalls of the medieval and arts and crafts markets nestle together in Berlin’s largest continuous pedestrian zone. Their regional products range from traditional to modern, their culinary offerings from halloumi fries to waffles. And it’s not just the food that’s sweet – there’s also a nativity scene with real animals. Thrill seekers won’t miss out either, thanks to a number of rides.
In addition to the enormous variety of Christmas markets, a number of traditional Christmas customs are still practiced in many regions of Germany. They are preserved for future generations.
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