Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte), GlĂĽhwein, sausages, Lebkuchen biscuits, potato cakes, sweets, wooden toys, and music are the highlights of Advent in Germany. In 2023, many markets are scheduled to open on November 25 although the first Sunday of Advent is only December 3. German Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) are outdoor markets held in the month leading up … Read more
The best Christmas markets (Weihnachstmärkte / Chrisikindlesmarkt) in Germany are expected to operate as normal in 2024. 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 (NĂĽrnberg), Dresden, and LĂĽbeck also have famous markets while Rothenburg ob der Tauber … Read more
The best Advent Christmas markets to visit in Austria in 2023 are the Christkindlmärkte in Vienna (Wien), Mozart city Salzburg, Innsbruck in Tyrol, Graz in Steiermark, and Linz on the Danube. In 2023, most Christmas markets in Austria will be open and return to the normal schedules. Austrian Christmas markets are a popular advent tradition … Read more
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 2023. 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. … Read more
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.
