Germany

Christmas Market

Cologne Cathedral Christmas Market

Cologne, Germany

A hundred and fifty stalls under a giant tree, in the shadow of one of Europe’s great cathedrals.

Checked 27 Aug

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Aachen Christmas Market

Aachen, Germany

Stalls wrapped around Charlemagne's cathedral and the town hall — and the home of Aachener Printen.

Checked 3 Oct

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Munich Christkindlmarkt

Munich, Germany

Munich's city market in front of the New Town Hall — opening earlier than ever in 2026, on Friday 20 November.

Checked 3 Oct

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Rothenburg Reiterlesmarkt

Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany

One of Germany's most picturesque Christmas markets, inside Rothenburg's medieval walls. 2026 dates reported, awaiting official confirmation.

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Frankfurt Christmas Market

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

More than 230 stalls spread from the half-timbered Römerberg to the banks of the Main.

Checked 3 Oct

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Hamburg Rathausmarkt Christmas Market

Hamburg, Germany

Roncalli's historic Christmas market in front of Hamburg's city hall, with a flying Santa overhead. 2026 dates reported, awaiting official confirmation.

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WeihnachtsZauber Gendarmenmarkt

Berlin, Germany

Berlin's most elegant Christmas market, between the French and German cathedrals. 2026 dates reported, awaiting official confirmation.

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Leipzig Christmas Market

Leipzig, Germany

Over 300 stalls in seven areas of the old town — a market that traces its history back to 1458.

Checked 3 Oct

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Dresden Striezelmarkt

Dresden, Germany

First held in 1434, which makes it Germany’s oldest — and it still bakes the definitive Stollen.

Checked 27 Aug

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Stuttgart Christmas Market

Stuttgart, Germany

Around 250 stalls across four squares, first recorded in 1692 — and famous for its decorated stall roofs.

Checked 3 Oct

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Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt

Nuremberg, Germany

The most famous Christmas market in the world, and the one every other market is measured against.

Checked 27 Aug