The best Christmas markets in Germany

Many of us are fascinated not so much by New Year's Eve as by pleasant preparation for it and the pre-holiday bustle. Why not spend New Year's Eve in Germany to see with your own eyes what a real Christmas market is.

What will you admire?
Luxurious Christmas trees; vibrant street performances based on biblical themes; lace garlands and decorations; touching souvenirs; giant baked goods, measured in tons and meters, which bakers arrange in the form of competitions.

What will please?
Unimaginable sales and discounts up to 70% on all products!

What will you eat?
Famous Bavarian sausages in a roll, smoked ribs with stewed cabbage, aromatic cinnamon pies, Christmas spicy muffins.

How will you keep warm?
Traditional German mulled wine, grog and good wine.

If fate takes you to Germany during the Christmas week, be sure to visit at least one of these fairs:

STUTTGARD
Fair Weihnachtsmarkt – this is more than 300 stalls with souvenirs, spicy aromas of mulled wine in the frosty air, concerts at the city hall, an ice rink. Most popular purchases: national style felt slippers, ethnic knitted hats and fruit brandy!

DRESDEN
The oldest fair keeps traditions sacred – this is the famous Christmas cake “Weinachtsstollen”, baked according to an old recipe that bakers keep in secret.

HAMBURG
Among 15 fairs, the main one is on the square near the city hall: themed stalls, which are very convenient for buyers: leather, silver, toys, sweets. Jungfernstieg Fair – exclusive gifts and delicacies. Lovers of savory gifts will find the São Pauli fair in Reeperbany, the red light district.

Cologne
7 Christmas markets. St. Nick's Village is the most beautiful Christmas candles, wooden toys, handmade lace. Neumarkt's Angel's Market – stolle cakes like no other in the world.

WORMS
Shining Christmas extravaganza! 50 stalls in lace garlands, a “living corner” for children and a music skating rink.

BERLIN
30 fairs with merry-go-rounds, shooting galleries, skating rinks, performances and delicious German food!

ROTTENBURG
This Bavarian fair is open all year round, even in summer with artificial snow. Specializes in cute wooden souvenir figurines.

LAUSCHA
Cozy Thuringian town supplies unique Christmas tree decorations made of glass, made in a special secret way, to fairs.

NURNBERG
The quietest fair in Germany. Here you can buy everything: from Russian caskets to Belgian lace. The main feature is unique gingerbread cookies with almonds, honey, chocolate and spices.

Do you want to get into a Christmas fairy tale?
Then you go to Germany – to the fairs!