If we are thinking of taking a trip at Christmas, Germany It is one of the most notable countries for offering a unique Christmas atmosphere in which markets are set up in the main locations of the largest cities, but also in smaller villages that can surprise visitors.
The most remarkable Christmas markets in big cities
Although Christmas markets are located in almost every city, the ones that fill the streets of larger cities are also the most accessible for travel, and you can visit several in one place, which is convenient. In the capital of Germany, Berlin, there are up to 60 of them, but one of the favorites is the Charlottenburg Palacea historic place that gives a romantic atmosphere, with stands selling food, drinks, crafts or typical sweets, with stands equipped with heating and which can be visited until December 28.
But one of the best known of the big cities is that of Munichcapital of Bavaria, whose markets date back to the 14th century, in the center Marienplatz in the call Christ Market, also featuring an iconic venue with stalls selling food, drinks, as well as Christmas decorations, natural fir trees, candles and music boxes. All this in front of a neoclassical town hall, near the cathedral, where you can see carillons playing every hour and small choirs walking through the market singing Christmas carols.
Similar to what happens in Munich, we find it with the Christmas market of Colognewho established his Weihnachtsmarkt am Kölner Dom in front of the famous Cologne Cathedral, the oldest of the Gothic cathedrals. It is also an important location of the main market. Hamburgin the Rathausmakt, also featuring food and drink stalls, as well as traditional treats and some as curious as swords or Christmas decorations. Every two hours, Santa Claus comes to the top of the market and tells his story to greet those enjoying Christmas there.
Among the big cities in Germany, don’t miss the Christmas market in Frankfurtbetween Römerburg and Paulsplatz, in the historic center, one of the oldest and most popular in the country, organized since the 14th century, and which is known as the exclusive place of sale where toys were purchased until the 19th century, with marzipan as the main ingredient in the sweets consumed, and which this year also hosts a children’s market.
Other remarkable Christmas markets: the oldest, the most original and the most beautiful
Beyond the cities of Hamburg, Munich or Berlin, there are also other Christmas markets in Germany that are worth a visit, including those that are considered the oldest and most traditional, as well as those that benefit from a beautiful location. One of the most beautiful is the one located at Heidelbergat the foot of the castle that crowns this medieval town, one of the most popular and touristy, and which extends over several squares with decorations, traditional treats and drinks, with wines and craft beer from the region.
Another of the most beautiful is the market Nuremberg, called Christkindles Marketwhich is considered one of the oldest in Germany, on its largest and most central square, where gingerbread is the main protagonist in more than 180 stalls filled with drinks, food and delicately decorated handmade decorations.
But the oldest Christmas market in Germany is considered to be Dresdenhe Striezel Marketcelebrated since 1434, with a remarkable wooden pyramid and its Stolena kind of sweet bread with raisins, which is the most traditional. The most remarkable for its beauty and originality is the market Ravenaschlucht, which is located under a viaduct in the middle Black Forest, entry to which is not free and, due to its location, it is necessary to plan the route in advance to take advantage of the available shuttles.
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