Discover Germany's most beautiful Christmas markets. Travel stress-free by train - no traffic jams, no parking hassles, just festive holiday spirit.
Köln
The Christmas market at Cologne Cathedral has a unique setting right in front of the UNESCO World Heritage site. With over 150 stalls and the illuminated cathedral behind it, one of the most atmospheric markets.
Hamburg
The historic Christmas market on the Rathausmarkt in front of Hamburg's magnificent town hall. Highlights are the huge fir tree and the Santa Pauli Christmas market on the Reeperbahn.
Berlin
The WeihnachtsZauber at Gendarmenmarkt is considered one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Germany. Set between the German and French cathedrals, with high-quality craftwork.
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt's Christmas market on the historic Römerberg is one of the oldest in Germany (since 1393). Its half-timbered backdrop and enormous Christmas tree are legendary.
Leipzig
Leipzig's Christmas market is one of the oldest in Germany (since 1458). Over 250 stalls spread across seven market areas in the historic city centre.
Dresden
Dresden's Striezelmarkt is Germany's oldest Christmas market (since 1434). Named after the traditional Dresden Stollen, it offers Ore Mountain wood art and Saxon specialities.
Stuttgart
The Stuttgart Christmas market is one of the oldest and most beautiful in Europe. It is known for the elaborately decorated roofs of its stall city and for the Finnish Christmas village.
München
Munich's Christkindlmarkt on Marienplatz, with the famous Glockenspiel, is one of Bavaria's most traditional Christmas markets. Over 140 stalls in front of the magnificent New Town Hall.
Nürnberg
Nuremberg's world-famous Christkindlesmarkt is one of the oldest and best-known Christmas markets in Germany. Over 180 wooden stalls offer traditional crafts, Nuremberg gingerbread and mulled wine.
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