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Visit the Best Christmas Markets (Julemarkeder) in Copenhagen

February 2, 2022 by Henk Bekker in Copenhagen, Denmark

Julemarked on Højbro Plads

The best Christmas markets (Julemarkeder) in Copenhagen complement the beautifully decorated shop windows in Denmark during the hygge advent period. In 2022, many markets will open from mid-November. The Julemarked on Højbro Plads is Copenhagen’s best Christmas market to visit but the Hans Christian Andersen Christmas Market at Nytorv and the Julemarked Kongens Nytorv are … [Read more...]

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Visit the Nuremberg Christmas Market (NĂĽrnberger Christkindlesmarkt)

January 3, 2022 by Henk Bekker in Bavaria, Franken / Franconia, Germany

NĂĽrnberger Christkindlesmarkt at Night

The popular Nuremberg Christmas market (NĂĽrnberger Christkindlesmarkt) is one of the best and most famous traditional Weihnachtsmärkte to visit in Germany -- in 2022, the market is open from November 25 to December 24, 2022. The annual Christmas market (Weihnachtsmarkt) in Nuremberg, Bavaria is one of the most popular Advent markets in Germany. The NĂĽrnberger … [Read more...]

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Visit the Basel Christmas Market in Northern Switzerland

October 3, 2021 by Henk Bekker in Basel, Switzerland

Special Advent Breads in a Basel Bakery Window

The Basler Weihnachtsmarkt is the best and biggest Christmas market in Switzerland and draws visitors from nearby Germany and France to Basel -- the market is open for advent 2021. The Swiss city Basel, which lies on the border with France and Germany, arguably has the best and largest Christmas market in all of Switzerland. The Basler Weihnachtsmarkt has the atmosphere … [Read more...]

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Best Christmas Markets to Visit in Austria

October 3, 2021 by Henk Bekker in Austria, Salzburg, Vienna / Wien

Christmas market at Vienna's neo-gothic Rathaus.

The best advent Christmas markets to visit in Austria in 2021 are the Christkindlmärkte in Vienna (Wien), Mozart city Salzburg, Innsbruck in Tyrol, Graz in Steiermark, and Linz on the Danube. In 2021, most Christmas markets in Austria will be open. Austrian Christmas markets are a popular advent tradition throughout Austria. The largest Christmas markets in Austria are in … [Read more...]

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Visit Top Christmas Markets (Weihnachtsmarkt) in Vienna (Wien)

October 3, 2021 by Henk Bekker in Austria, Vienna / Wien

Wiener Weihnachtstraum

The best Weihnachtsmärkte (Christkindlmärkte / Christmarkets 2021) in Vienna (Wien) are at the Rathaus, Maria Theresien Platz, Freyung in the old town center, and at the Baroque Schloss Schönbrunn and Schloss Belvedere. In 2021, most Christmas markets in Vienna are planing to operate a fairly normal schedule. Christmas markets in Vienna (Wien) are as popular as in the rest … [Read more...]

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Visit the Best Christmas Markets in Berlin

October 3, 2021 by Henk Bekker in Berlin, Germany

Christmas Market at Gendarmenmarkt

In 2021, 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. In 2021, many Christmas markets in Berlin plan to open from 22 November 2021. Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) are very popular in Berlin – the capital city of Germany … [Read more...]

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Visit Top Christmas Markets in Germany

October 2, 2021 by Henk Bekker in Bavaria, Dresden, Frankfurt, Germany

Christmas Tree at Frankfurt Christmas Market

Although every German city has a Christmas market (Weihnachtsmarkt) and often claims it is the best one to visit in Germany, in 2021, most visitors will simply be thankful to enjoy a GlĂĽhwein and sausages as normal. The best-known Christmas markets in Germany are in major cities such as Frankfurt am Main, Berlin, and Munich (MĂĽnchen) but smaller cities such as Nuremberg … [Read more...]

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Travel to German Advent Christmas Markets (Weihnachtsmärkte)

October 1, 2021 by Henk Bekker in Germany

German Sausages at Christmas Market

Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte), GlĂĽhwein, sausages, Lebkuchen biscuits, potato cakes, sweets, wooden toys, and music are the highlights of Advent in Germany. In 2021, most markets are scheduled to take place. German Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) are outdoor markets held in the month leading up to Christmas. The exact composition of Christmas markets varies … [Read more...]

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Travel to Christmas Markets in Cologne, Germany

October 1, 2021 by Henk Bekker in Cologne / Köln, Germany, Rhine River

Christmas market at Cologne Cathedral

The Kölner Weihnachtsmarkt, Cathedral, Churches, and Top Museums Fast trains from London and cheap flights help to make the Kölner Weihnachtsmarkt (Cologne Christmas Market), Dom (Cathedral), and museums popular travel destinations in Germany. Cologne’s Christmas market has long been popular with travelers on ferry and bus trips from London, the UK, and even Ireland. … [Read more...]

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Christmas and New Year’s Day-Cruises on the Rhine from Cologne in Germany

October 1, 2021 by Henk Bekker in Cologne / Köln, Germany, Rhine / Rhein River, Rhine River

Köln-DĂĽsseldorfer (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). In 2021, Christmas market period cruises as well as some New Year's Eve dinner cruises are likely to operate. Book early as numbers will be more limited than … [Read more...]

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Christmas Market and New Year’s Eve Rhine Boats from Düsseldorf

October 1, 2021 by Henk Bekker in DĂĽsseldorf, Germany, Rhine / Rhein River, Rhine River

KD Rhine River boats cruise from DĂĽsseldorf on sightseeing, dinner, and party excursions during the Christmas market period and on New Year’s Eve. More departures are possible from nearby Cologne. Köln-DĂĽsseldorfer (KD) offers sightseeing pleasure cruises on the Rhine River from DĂĽsseldorf during the Christmas market period. These cruises, often with live music, last from … [Read more...]

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Christmas and Winter Rhine Cruises from Frankfurt and RĂĽdesheim

October 1, 2021 by Henk Bekker in Frankfurt, Germany, Rhine / Rhein River, Rhine River

Rhine and Main River day-trip pleasure cruise boat excursions are possible during the pre-Christmas advent period from RĂĽdesheim and Frankfurt. Rhein boats also cruise the Loreley Valley some winter days. Day-trip riverboat cruise excursions on the Rhine are far less common during winter than in summer. However, in winter, KD riverboats often cruise on the Rhine from … [Read more...]

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