 |
Germany's Christmas Markets: a
Feast for the Senses
Take a tour of several German cities to discover this beautiful holiday
tradition...
Each year, Christmas markets spring up around Germany in the weeks before
the holidays, signaling the beginning of Advent. The centuries-old tradition
is a feast for the senses. Here, communities meet to celebrate the holidays
and spread the warmth of the season in the cold month of December.
|
The History of German Christmas Markets
Christmas markets began as seasonal marketplaces where
recently-harvested produce was sold in preparation for the coming
winter months.
 More
|
|
Augsburg: Angelic City
 |
Augsburg is home to a life-sized advent calander as well
as its famous "Angel Play," which ushers in the
holiday season.
More
|
|
|
Berlin: Metropolis Flair
 |
Berlin is the site of a Christmas market with metropolis
flair--in the heart of the vibrant Ku'damm area.
More
|
|
|
Dresden: Germany's oldest Christmas market
Dresden's Christmas market is the oldest in Germany. Each year,
the community takes part in the "Stollenfest," where a
3,500 kg. fruited bread is baked and served to the public.
More
|
|
Frankfurt am Main: Christmas at the Crossroads
of Commerce
Visitors to Frankfurt's sprawling Christmas market -- one of the
most popular in Germany -- can take home one of the area's famous
prune people.
More
|
|
Lübeck: Marzipan mecca
 |
Lübeck is the site of many of the world's finest producers
of marzipan--which can be found in abundance at the city's
Christmas markets.
More
|
|
|
Munich: Christmas in the heart of Bavaria
The Schwabing market in Munich is a hip place to drink a cup of
Glühwein and shop for unique gifts.
More
|
|
Nürnberg: Market with Tradition
 |
The market in Nürnberg is known for its traditional
Christmas decorations and the Lebkuchen cakes that are produced
locally.
More
|
|
|
Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Medieval Christmas Magic
 |
Rothenburg ob der Tauber--one of Germany's most authentic
medieval cities--boasts year-long Christmas.
More
|
|
|
|
Germany's Christmas Markets
Newsletters
 Printer-Friendly
Page
Email This Article |
|
|
