Christmas Markets Germany

German Christmas Markets

2009 is set to be a wonderful year for German Christmas markets. Renowned for their atmospheric German ambience, no festive holiday season is complete without a wandering visit through the stalls at a “Christkindel markt”, as Christmas markets are known in Southern Germany.

Whether you decide to visit a Christmas market in Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt or Dresden, you are bound to have an amazing time sampling traditional yuletide goods, as well as local delicacies including Glühwein and Eierpunsch.

Travelling to Germany from abroad? Turn your visit into a holiday with a short Xmas market break.

Why not make Christmas 2009 one to remember with a trip to a German Christmas market?

Featured German Chistmas Markets

Cologne Christmas Markets

27 Nov 09 to 23 Dec 09

Visiting a Christmas Market in Cologne is a memorable experience. The 6 Cologne Christmas Markets attract 2 million visitors. Whether you visit the Cologne Xmas Market by the cathedral or on the Alter Markt you are certain to be impressed.

Berlin Christmas Market

23 Nov 09 to 31 Dec 09

There are around 50 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. Low cost flight options available through Air Berlin.

Bremen Christmas Market

26 Nov 09 to 23 Dec 09

Bremen Christmas Market is very easy to fly to and is the closest of all Germany's Christmas Markets, The Tourist Board who host the Christmas Market in Bremen are totally committed to ensuring that your visit to the Bremen Xmas Market is an unforgettable experience.

Nuremberg Christmas Market

27 Nov 09 to 24 Dec 09

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 Xmas Market compelling and irresistible.

Magic Moments at Europa-Park Christmas Market

28 Nov 09 to 10 Jan 10

With numerous winter attractions, festive decoration and a fascinating show programme, Germany´s biggest theme park offers plenty of fun and entertainment for the whole family also during the cold time of the year.

Bernkastel Traditional Christmas Market

21 Nov 09 to 20 Dec 09

The Bernkastel Christmas Market is one of the most popular on the River Mosel. Some visitors to the Christmas Market in Bernkastel will cruise the Rhine. The majority will fly or travel overland to the Xmas Market in Bernkastel.

German Market Reviews

Cologne Christmas Markets

We visited Cologne Christmas Market in 2006 and had a fantastic time. There are a few large markets all close to the centre of the city

 
Berlin Christmas Market

This market appeared out of the market square like a re-enactment of "Father Christmas's Workshop" full of toys and local good

 
Heidelberg Christmas Market

With numerous winter attractions, festive decoration and a fascinating show pro