Location: Germany
Christmas markets in Germany
The towns and cities along the Rhine and Moselle valleys provide an idyllic setting for a romantic Christmas Market break. Half-timbered buildings are festively lit and the aromas of mulled wine out of the local vineyards and cinnamon permeate the air at traditional Christmas markets. Guests can snuggle up at cosy hotels and the Christmas shopping is friendly and relaxed. The country’s beautiful cities including Trier, Koblenz and Mainz captivate visitors with their rich history, labyrinthine old quarters, mediaeval market squares and striking cathedrals.
Christmas Market and Festive Breaks to Germany
You’ll be spoilt for choice, but one thing you can be certain of is an unforgettable experience when visiting the Christmas Markets in Germany. Please see our Christmas breaks section for a wide choice of Christmas market coach tours, seasonal breaks by air and rail and fabulous hotel offers.-
Dates and times
Please note the information and dates on the markets are subject to change.
Düsseldorf Christmas Market
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Dates: November 23 to December 30
the Christmas markets of Düsseldorf transform the metropolis at the Rhine into a magical festive world. Here you will discover all kinds of Christmas delights
- Location
- Dusseldorf
- Rating
- Views
- 20745
Frankfurt Christmas Market
Dates: 27 Nov to 22 Dec 2017
Dating back to 1393, Frankfurt Christmas Market is one of the oldest in Germany. Come and enjoy hot Applewine and Bethmännchen almond candies under Germany’s tallest Christmas tree!
- Location
- Frankfurt
- Rating
- Views
- 20121
Berlin Christmas Market
Dates: Checking Dates
There are around 60 Christmas Markets in Berlin. The really popular Berlin Christmas Market is centrally situated. A real effort is made to maintain the quality of products sold at the Xmas Markets in Berlin.
- Location
- Berlin City
- Rating
- Views
- 11484
Nuremberg Christmas Market
01 Dec to 24 Dec 2017
The world famous Nuremberg Christmas Market attracts visitors from around the globe. The Christmas Market in Nuremberg dates back over 400 years. Visitors will find the charm of the Nuremberg Christmas Market compelling and irresistible.
- Location
- Nuremberg
- Rating
- Views
- 10405
Cologne Christmas Markets
Dates: 27 Nov to 23 Dec 2017
Experience the advent season in Cologne with its festive illumination and visit one of the seven Christmas markets with their unique atmosphere.
- Location
- Cologne
- Rating
- Views
- 10214
Baden-Baden Christkindelsmarkt
Dates: 27 Nov – 30 Dec 2017
Surrounded by the picturesque Black Forest mountains, visitors to the traditional Baden-Baden’s Christmas market will experience the feeling of wandering through a winter wonderland
- Location
- Baden Baden
- Rating
- Views
- 5560
Freiburg Christmas Market
Dates: 27 Nov to 23 Dec 2017
In the heart of the historical old city centre young and old have enjoyed the fascination of Freiburgs Christmas Market. Fascinated by the multitude of traditional crafts such as glass blowing or the colourful wooden toys.
- Location
- Freiburg
- Rating
- Views
- 5304
Aachen Christmas Market
Dates: 24 Nov to 23 Dec 2017
Being the closest Christmas Market in Germany to the UK, with travel time approximately 4 hours by train, the Aachen Christmas Market has become one of the most sought after for UK visitors.
- Location
- Aachen
- Rating
- Views
- 4183
Munich Christmas Market
27 Nov to 24 Dec 2017
Draped in shimmering snow and illuminated by twinkling fairy lights, the charming Munich Christmas markets enchant visitors from all over the world
- Location
- Munich
- Rating
- Views
- 3689
Heidelberg Christmas Market
Dates: 27 Nov to 22 Dec 2017
There is no better place to celebrate the festive season than at the Heidelberg Christmas Markets.
- Location
- Heidelberg
- Rating
- Views
- 3287