{"id":27232,"date":"2021-11-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-01T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/uncategorized-en-gb\/market-your-calendar-germanys-best-christmas-markets-2"},"modified":"2022-08-04T09:05:30","modified_gmt":"2022-08-04T09:05:30","slug":"market-your-calendar-germanys-best-christmas-markets-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/en-gb\/culture-lifestyle-en-gb\/market-your-calendar-germanys-best-christmas-markets-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Market Your Calendar: Germany\u2019s Best Christmas Markets\ufffc"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Germany is famed across the world for its atmospheric and cozy Christmas markets. No other country does Christmas quite like the Germans; they have perfected the art of Yuletide, attracting Christmas lovers from across the world every December to their glittering and atmospheric markets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us as we explore five extraordinary German Christmas markets that each have a unique appeal. From the Black Forest Highlands to the Hanseatic coast let\u2019s take a trip through to the magic of Christmas. We\u2019ll be toasting our Gl\u00fchweins to every ringing bell, roasted nut and twinkling fairy light throughout December to make up for lost time after last year\u2019s break!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Christmas market in the Ravenna Gorge, Black Forest<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first Christmas market on our list is located in the fabled Black Forest highlands. An illuminated, colorful 130-foot-high railway viaduct frames the scenic Devil\u2019s Valley gorge. The Ravenna Gorge Christmas market boasts 40 stalls with plenty of fire pits to keep you warm as well as decorated Christmas trees. Sample festive treats such as roasted nuts, gingerbread and regional specialities such as Black Forest g\u00e2teau (a chocolate, cream and cherry cake) and down it all with the local cherry schnapps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Weihnachtsmarkt-in-der-Ravennaschlucht_High-Res_21140-9-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"28264\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Weihnachtsmarkt-in-der-Ravennaschlucht_High-Res_21140-9.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=28264\" class=\"wp-image-28265\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">At the Christmas market in the Ravenna Gorge, 40 vendors sell everything from handmade toys to locally produced sweets and drinks. Credit: Hochschwarzwald Tourismus GmbH<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The local organisers are firm believers in sustainability so the market features handcrafted items such as Black Forest angels, hand-blown baubles and driftwood art. Shuttle buses take visitors from nearby stations such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/travel\/freiburg-im-breisgau?utm=source_omio-magazine&amp;utm_medium=magazine&amp;utm_campaign=November&amp;utm_content=ChristmasMarkets&amp;utm_term=UK_Market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Freiburg<\/a> to the gorge and if you\u2019re feeling frisky, you can hike from Hinterzarten through the L\u00f6ffeltal landscape following a stunning forest path with scenic views leading you to this picturesque winter wonderland!<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"search-widget-overlay\" class=\"search-widget-overlay\">\r\n  <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__form\" data-search-widget-container>\r\n    <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__details\">\r\n      <button class=\"search-widget-overlay__close\" data-search-widget-close>\r\n        \u2715\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__text\">\r\n        Freiburg      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"search-widget-cta\">\r\n  <button class=\"search-widget-cta__button\" data-search-widget-cta>\r\n    Tickets to Freiburg  <\/button>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>When?<\/strong> Open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from November 26 until December 19, 2021&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Weihnachtsmarkt-in-der-Ravennaschlucht_High-Res_21048-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28272\"\/><figcaption>The colorful railway viaduct in the Ravenna Gorge is Hogwarts Express\u2013worthy. Credit: Hochschwarzwald Tourismus GmbH<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Christkindlesmarkt, Nuremberg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/travel\/nuremberg?utm=source_omio-magazine&amp;utm_medium=magazine&amp;utm_campaign=November&amp;utm_content=ChristmasMarkets&amp;utm_term=UK_Market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nuremberg\u2019s<\/a> Christkindlesmarkt is one of the oldest Christmas markets in Germany\u2014locals say the first market was held in 1628. Even though the Second World War put a stop to all festive events, the market returned in 1948 in the ruins of the Main Market Square in the Old Town\u2014this has been the location ever since.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/editorial_shutterstock_206246794_Nuremberg-Christmas-Market-5-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"28278\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/editorial_shutterstock_206246794_Nuremberg-Christmas-Market-5-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=28278\" class=\"wp-image-28279\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The Gothic Church of Our Lady (\u200b\u200bFrauenkirche) has been overlooking the market square in Nuremberg since 1361. Credit: Shutterstock&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"search-widget-overlay\" class=\"search-widget-overlay\">\r\n  <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__form\" data-search-widget-container>\r\n    <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__details\">\r\n      <button class=\"search-widget-overlay__close\" data-search-widget-close>\r\n        \u2715\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__text\">\r\n        Nuremberg      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"search-widget-cta\">\r\n  <button class=\"search-widget-cta__button\" data-search-widget-cta>\r\n    Tickets to Nuremberg  <\/button>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This Bavarian market may be steeped in tradition but philanthropy is at its core. Every year, an elected Christkind (a female gift-bringer) represents the Christkindlesmarkt, reflecting the spirit of the season. Many of the stalls are lovingly decked out, with matching red-and-white striped roofs, and proceeds of all sales go to regional charities. Apart from visiting the charitable institutions, the Christkind kicks off the grand opening ceremony the Friday before every first of Advent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_187961957-4-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"28285\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_187961957-4-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=28285\" class=\"wp-image-28286\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Gingerbread hearts are a must-have treat at every self-respecting German Christmas market! Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With more than 30 stalls dating back to 1890, there\u2019s plenty of traditional treats to go around. Try the organic <em>Bratwurst Weggla<\/em> (Nuremberg sausages served with mustard in a bun) or the <em>Spekulatius<\/em> cookies. Afterwards, sip on blueberry mulled wine made of selected Italian varietals. It\u2019s a spin on the classic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/issue\/home\/winter-warmers-hot-drinks-for-cold-nights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">winter warmer<\/a> and has been sold at the market for 35 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When?<\/strong> November 26 until December 24, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lucia Weihnachtsmarkt, Berlin<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The impressive red brick Kulturbrauerei, a 19th-century brewery, in Berlin\u2019s bougie Prenzlauer Berg district has hosted this family-friendly Christmas market since 2000. Red-and-white huts feature festive treats for adults and children wait impatiently in line to ride the carousel.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The illuminated market has a Scandinavian flavor. The market is named for the Swedish tradition of Lucia, which takes place on December 13 each year. Lucia was a martyred saint who was said to wear lights in her hair. Watch a modern Lucia lead a train of white-dressed carol singers through the dark. The market also boasts a mobile sauna for the Finns in the crowd and serves <em>Gl\u00f6gg, <\/em>the sweet Nordic mulled wine topped with almonds and raisins, as well as moose goulash and reindeer salami.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With more than 70 Christmas markets in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/travel\/berlin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Berlin<\/a> alone, there\u2019s plenty of options in the capital but the one in Gendarmenmarkt is known for its fairytale atmosphere and acrobats.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"search-widget-overlay\" class=\"search-widget-overlay\">\r\n  <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__form\" data-search-widget-container>\r\n    <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__details\">\r\n      <button class=\"search-widget-overlay__close\" data-search-widget-close>\r\n        \u2715\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__text\">\r\n        Berlin      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"search-widget-cta\">\r\n  <button class=\"search-widget-cta__button\" data-search-widget-cta>\r\n    Tickets to Berlin  <\/button>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>When? <\/strong>November 22 until December 22, 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/kulturbrauerei1-7-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"28292\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/kulturbrauerei1-7.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=28292\" class=\"wp-image-28293\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">One of Berlin\u2019s most popular Christmas markets is housed in a former brewery and lights up the Prenzlauer Berg district. Credit: Thomas Ernst&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/kulturbrauerei3-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"28298\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=28298\" class=\"wp-image-28299\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Carousels make the market move for visitors of all ages. Credit: Thomas Ernst&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Lucia-2020-Luciachor-Joachim-Loch-scaled-2-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"28304\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Lucia-2020-Luciachor-Joachim-Loch-scaled-2.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=28304\" class=\"wp-image-28305\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Lucia leads her train of carol singers who bring light to the winter darkness on December 13 every year. Credit: Jochen Loch&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lindau\u2019s Harbour Christmas Market, Lake Constance&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This idyllic Christmas market in Bavaria takes place on a small, narrow island near Lake Constance that\u2019s surrounded by snow-capped mountain peaks and crystal clear water. To kickstart the lake promenade fair, the giant Lindau Christmas tree is set up at Bismarckplatz helping to create one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Germany. The market has a full program every weekend, ranging from fairytale readings and pony-riding to live performances from a Louisiana jazz band to an alphorn group!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Hafenweihnacht-Stand_Christian-Flemming-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"28311\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Hafenweihnacht-Stand_Christian-Flemming-1-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=28311\" class=\"wp-image-28312\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The idyllic islands on Lake Constance boast a nautically inspired Christmas market. Credit: Christian Flemming&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/travel\/lindau-bodensee?utm=source_omio-magazine&amp;utm_medium=magazine&amp;utm_campaign=November&amp;utm_content=ChristmasMarkets&amp;utm_term=UK_Market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lindau<\/a>, you can board the <em>Austria<\/em>, which has been decorated with holiday ornaments and a nativity scene, take a quick cruise across the lake to the Bregenz Christmas market and enjoy spectacular views on both waterfronts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"search-widget-overlay\" class=\"search-widget-overlay\">\r\n  <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__form\" data-search-widget-container>\r\n    <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__details\">\r\n      <button class=\"search-widget-overlay__close\" data-search-widget-close>\r\n        \u2715\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__text\">\r\n        Lindau      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"search-widget-cta\">\r\n  <button class=\"search-widget-cta__button\" data-search-widget-cta>\r\n    Tickets to Lindau  <\/button>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>When? <\/strong>Thursday to Sundays from November 25 until December 19, 2021.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>L\u00fcbeck\u2019s Town Hall Christmas Market<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/travel\/lubeck?utm=source_omio-magazine&amp;utm_medium=magazine&amp;utm_campaign=November&amp;utm_content=ChristmasMarkets&amp;utm_term=UK_Market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">L\u00fcbeck<\/a> is one of the brightest jewels in the Hanseatic League and its Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, plays host to one of the prettiest Christmas markets in all of Germany. The town hall, with its green spires, and Holstentorplatz, with its cobblestones, make the ideal backdrop for a sparkling Christmas market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_1583621014_Fascinating-renaissance-wall-of-city-hall-Lubeck-Germany-with-Christmas-lights-and-trees-11-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"28318\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_1583621014_Fascinating-renaissance-wall-of-city-hall-Lubeck-Germany-with-Christmas-lights-and-trees-11-scaled-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=28318\" class=\"wp-image-28319\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Green spires meet lovingly decorated pine trees in the Christmas mecca that is L\u00fcbeck. Credit: Shutterstock&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Christmas revellers have been gathering here since 1648 and often meet at Kaak, a local landmark, where butter traders used to sell their wares in medieval times. From there you can explore more than 200 stalls of handcrafted toys, trinkets and piping hot drinks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stroll around wooden chalets gathered under a net of 500,000 fairy lights and sample deep fried pastries or L\u00fcbeck\u2019s world-famous marzipan served on biodegradable plates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s plenty of other must-see Christmas markets in L\u00fcbeck. Stop by Koberg Maritime near the port and enjoy a ride on the ferris wheel or skate across the ice rink. The popular Fairytale Forest is perfect for children who want to hear all about the tales of the Brothers Grimm.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"search-widget-overlay\" class=\"search-widget-overlay\">\r\n  <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__form\" data-search-widget-container>\r\n    <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__details\">\r\n      <button class=\"search-widget-overlay__close\" data-search-widget-close>\r\n        \u2715\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__text\">\r\n        L\u00fcbeck      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"search-widget-cta\">\r\n  <button class=\"search-widget-cta__button\" data-search-widget-cta>\r\n    Tickets to L\u00fcbeck  <\/button>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>When? <\/strong>November 22 to December 30, 2021.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/editorial_shutterstock_1494799931_Lubeck-10-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"28325\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/editorial_shutterstock_1494799931_Lubeck-10-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=28325\" class=\"wp-image-28326\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The market has been around since medieval times and attracts Christmas lovers from all over Europe. Credit: Shutterstock&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Germany is famed across the world for its atmospheric and cozy Christmas markets. No other country does Christmas quite like the Germans; they have perfected the art of Yuletide, attracting Christmas lovers from across the world every December to their glittering and atmospheric markets.&nbsp; Join us as we explore five extraordinary German Christmas markets that&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/en-gb\/culture-lifestyle-en-gb\/market-your-calendar-germanys-best-christmas-markets-2\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Market Your Calendar: Germany\u2019s Best Christmas Markets\ufffc<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":22638,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1986,1998],"tags":[],"position_ids":[],"class_list":["post-27232","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-culture-lifestyle-en-gb","category-events-en-gb","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Germany\u2019s Best Christmas Markets<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Join us as we explore five extraordinary German Christmas markets that each have a unique appeal. 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