The best Weihnachtsmärkte (Christkindlmärkte) in Wien are at the Rathaus, Maria Theresien Platz, Freyung in the old town center, and at the Baroque Schloss Schönbrunn and Schloss Belvedere. © Stadt Wien Marketing / Johannes Wiedl Christmas markets in Vienna (Wien) are as popular as in the rest of the German-speaking world. The Austrian capital has several markets but the … [Read more...]
Best Christmas Markets in Switzerland
Visit a Swiss Marché de Noel or Weihnachtsmarkt during Xmas Time The best Christmas markets (Marché de Noel or Weihnachtsmarkt) to visit in Switzerland are in Basel, Bern, Geneva, Montreux, Pilatus, St Gallen, and Zurich. In recent years, many Swiss cities have introduced Christmas markets to bring some holiday cheer to the December advent period. Very few Christmas … [Read more...]
Best Christmas Markets and Winter Festivals in Belgium
Brussels, Bruges, and other Belgian cities have fun Christmas markets (Kerstmarkten) and winter festivals that are open throughout Advent, Christmas Day and into the New Year. © Toerisme Brugge Brussels, Bruges, Antwerpen, and Ghent have some of the largest and best Christmas markets (Kerstmarkten) in Belgium. Especially the Pleasures of Winter in Brussels and the … [Read more...]
List of Top Ten Best Christmas Markets in Germany
Visit the Best German Weihnachtsmärkte / Christkindlesmarkt The list of the top ten best Christmas markets in Germany include Nuremberg, Dresden, Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Lübeck, Leipzig, Rothenburg, Cologne, and Dortmund. A selection of the top ten best Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) to visit in Germany is not easy. Every town in Germany seems to have a … [Read more...]
Travel to German Advent Christmas Markets
Weihnachtsmärkte: Glühwein, Sausages, Music, and Food in Germany Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte), Glühwein, sausages, Lebkuchen biscuits, potato cakes, sweets, wooden toys, and music are the highlights of Advent in Germany. German Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) are outdoor markets held in the month leading up to Christmas. The exact composition of Christmas … [Read more...]
Visit Top Christmas Markets in Germany
Best German Weihnachtsmärkte in Berlin, Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Dresden, Rothenburg Every German city has a Christmas market (Weihnachtsmarkt). The best ones include Frankfurt am Main, Nuremberg (Nürnberg), Dresden, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Lübeck, Berlin, and Munich (München). Germany is famous for its romantic Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) held all over the … [Read more...]
Cheap Flights to Nuremberg Christmas Market (Nürnberg Christkindlesmarkt)
Flying to Nuremberg Airport (NUE) is the easiest way to travel to the Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt, Germany’s most famous Christmas market (Weihnachstmarkt). Cheap flights on Ryanair or British Airways to Nuremberg Airport (NUE) are the best way to travel from the London to the Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt in Bavaria. Connecting flights from other British airports are … [Read more...]
Visit the Nuremberg Christmas Market (Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt)
The popular Nuremberg Christmas market (Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt) is one of the best and most famous traditional Weihnachtsmärkte in Germany. © Uwe Niklas / Nuremberg Convention and Tourist Office The annual Christmas market (Weihnachtsmarkt) in Nuremberg, Bavaria is one of the most popular Advent markets in Germany. The Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt is not the … [Read more...]
Christmas and New Year’s Day-Cruises on the Rhine from Cologne in Germany
Köln-Düsseldorfer (KD) offers many day-trip sightseeing pleasure cruises on the Rhine during the advent and Christmas market period. Special New Year’s Eve party boats also sail from Cologne (Köln). Rhine Boat on the Rhine in Cologne during Christmas - © KD Köln-Düsseldorfer (KD), the largest operator of riverboats on the Rhine River in Germany, has many day-trip … [Read more...]
Christmas Market and New Year’s Eve Rhine Boats from Düsseldorf
KD Rhine riverboats cruise from Düsseldorf on sightseeing, dinner, and party excursions during the Christmas market period and on New Year’s Eve. More departures are possible from nearby Cologne. Christmas Tree on a KD Rhine Boat - © KD Köln-Düsseldorfer (KD) offers sightseeing pleasure cruises on the Rhine River from Düsseldorf during the Christmas market period. These … [Read more...]
Visit the Best Christmas Markets in Berlin
The best Christmas markets in Berlin, Germany are at Gendarmenmarkt, Opernpalais, Rotes Rathaus, and the Gedächtniskirche. Many are open on Christmas day and a few continue into early January. Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) are very popular in Berlin – the capital city of Germany has at least fifty large Christmas markets. The best Christmas markets for visitors to … [Read more...]
Christmas and Winter Rhine Cruises from Frankfurt and Rüdesheim
Rhine and Main River day-trip pleasure cruise boat excursions are possible during the pre-Christmas advent period from Rüdesheim and Frankfurt. Rhein boats also cruise the Loreley Valley most winter days. KD Boppard Rhine Boat in Winter - Photo: Gerd Schuth / KD Day-trip riverboat cruise excursions on the Rhine are far less common during winter than in summer. However, in … [Read more...]