Berlin’s Christmas Markets
Berlin has 80+ Christmas markets. We'll share some of the best here but hopefully along the way you'll stumble on others.
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Dresden Christmas Markets
Founded in 1434, the Dresden Striezelmarkt Christmas Market is Germany's oldest. On top of enjoying many craft stalls, you can't miss the 45 foot high Chirstmas pyramid. Because the market is actuall…
Erfurter Weihnachtsmarkt
This Christmas Market is set in the old quarter around Domplatz, Fischmarkt, and Willy-Brandt-Platz. It has more than 200 stalls and sells traditional handicrafts including blue-dyed fabrics and pott…
Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt
Nuremberg offers a massive and wonderful Christmas Market (our personal favorite in Germany). It began in the early 16th century and offers handmade gifts, mulled wine, and gingerbread in one of the largest Christmas markets in Germany.
Rothenburg Christmas Market – Reiterlesmarkt
This is a small yet charming Christmas Market set in the main town square. While significantly smaller than most cities' (Rothenburg itself is small) it's charming purely for its location.
Wurzburg Christmas Market
This Christmas market sits in the historic market square surrounded by the Gothic Chapel and plenty of Baroque architecture. It hosts 120 wooden stalls all serving up handmade holiday decorations.
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Aachen Christmas Market
Located around the Aachen cathedral and Town Hall, the Aachen Christmas Market is one of the largest and prettiest in Germany. Enjoy all the typical German treats as well as the famous Aachen Printen cookies. It also has a well-lit carousel for kids.
Cologne Christmas Markets
In total Cologne hosts 7 Christmas Markets, but 4 of them are particularly large and festive.