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 2022. 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...]
Best Christmas Markets to Visit in Austria
The best advent Christmas markets to visit in Austria in 2022 are the Christkindlmärkte in Vienna (Wien), Mozart city Salzburg, Innsbruck in Tyrol, Graz in Steiermark, and Linz on the Danube. In 2022, 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...]
Visit the Nuremberg Christmas Market (NĂĽrnberger Christkindlesmarkt)
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...]
Visit Top Christmas Markets (Weihnachtsmarkt) in Vienna (Wien)
The best Weihnachtsmärkte (Christkindlmärkte / Christmarkets 2022) 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 2022, most Christmas markets in Vienna are planning to operate a fairly normal schedule. Christmas markets in Vienna (Wien) are as popular as in the … [Read more...]
Visit the Best Christmas Markets in Berlin
In 2022, 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 2022, many Christmas markets in Berlin plan to open from 21 November 2022 but markets will be available from 4 November 2022 to 8 January 2023. Christmas markets … [Read more...]
Visit Top Christmas Markets in Germany
The top Christmas markets (Weihnachstmärkte / Chrisikindlesmarkt) in Germany are expected to operate as normal in 2022. 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 is even more … [Read more...]
Visit the Best Christmas Markets (Julemarkeder) in Copenhagen
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 in early 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...]
Travel to German Advent Christmas Markets (Weihnachtsmärkte)
Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte), GlĂĽhwein, sausages, Lebkuchen biscuits, potato cakes, sweets, wooden toys, and music are the highlights of Advent in Germany. In 2022, most markets are scheduled to start on 18 or 25 November. German Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) are outdoor markets held in the month leading up to Christmas. The exact composition of Christmas … [Read more...]
Visit the Christmas Market (Weihnachtsmarkt) in Aachen, Germany
Aachen (Aix-la-Chapelle) has a lovely historic old town that provides the perfect backdrop to the German Christmas market (Weihnachtsmarkt) closest to Britain, Belgium, and the Netherlands -- the market is open in advent 2022. Aachen (Aix-la-Chapelle) in Germany has a lively Christmas market (Aachener Weihnachtsmarkt) that is popular with German and foreign visitors. … [Read more...]
Christmas and New Year’s Day-Cruises on the Rhine from Cologne in Germany
Köln-DĂĽsseldorfer (KD) offers many day-trip sightseeing pleasure cruises on the Rhine during the advent and Christmas market period while special New Year’s Eve party boats also sail from Cologne (Köln). Köln-DĂĽsseldorfer (KD), the largest operator of riverboats on the Rhine River in Germany, has many day-trip excursion cruises during the pre-Christmas advent period, New … [Read more...]
Christmas Market and New Year’s Eve Rhine Boats from Düsseldorf
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...]
Christmas and Winter Rhine Cruises from Frankfurt and RĂĽdesheim
Rhine and Main River day-trip pleasure cruise boat excursions are possible during the pre-Christmas advent period from RĂĽdesheim, Mainz, and Frankfurt with Rhein boat cruises possible in 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 … [Read more...]