Amazing Christmas Markets in Germany for Your Family Holiday

Are you ready to take your family on a once-in-a-lifetime vacation during the holidays? But do you have no idea where to go or what to do? Well, I have you covered! First, I would like to recommend checking out the amazing Christmas Markets in Germany. These authentic Christmas markets will have you enjoying the holiday season with family while making memories. Plus, you get to see new destinations at the same time. There are so many ways to see the different Christmas Markets in Germany. My favorite way is by river cruise. But as a travel advisor, I can recommend other options if boats are not part of your family vacation plans.

Amazing Christmas Markets in Germany for Your Family Holiday

Würzburg Christmas Market

The Christmas Market in Würzburg began back in the early 19th century. There are at least one hundred wooden stalls filled with handmade gifts, food, and so much more. I recommend visiting as many of these stalls as possible to see all the amazing items for sale.

When you are not eating Christmas cookies and sipping Glühwein, you may find yourself shopping for a few gifts. Wooden toys, pottery, hand-knit gloves, and traditional Christmas decorations are some of the more popular items to purchase at this market.

If the market does not have enough options for you, I recommend heading over to the Town Hall. During Advent, artisans sell their handcrafted items there on Saturdays and Sundays. You can easily create fabulous memories during this family holiday vacation!

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Nuremberg Christkindlmarkt

One of the more traditional Christkindlesmarkts in Germany is the one located in Nuremberg. According to historians, this Christmas market began back in the early 17th century.

A parade goes through Nuremberg’s central square, Hauptmarkt. The main attraction of the parade is the holy cherub, Christkind.

A couple of the specialty items you can purchase at the Nuremberg Christmas market in Germany include clothes made from local wood, fruit jams, and different brandies.

Munich’s Marienplatz Christmas Market

Munich’s Marienplatz Christmas Market is surrounded by historic buildings. Hundreds of wooden stalls are constructed for this holiday event each year. And those stalls are decorated with glowing lights, garlands, and ornaments.

If you still need gifts for your family, I recommend purchasing a few hand-painted glass ornaments. You might want to wait until you have finished eating the roasted chestnuts and stollen and drinking your mulled wine though. That way, you can carry your purchases a little easier.

Cologne’s Cathedral Christmas Market

The Cathedral Christmas Market is located at the Gothic Cathedral. A massive Christmas tree is in the middle of all the festivities.

This Christmas market is decorated with lights, ornaments, and red ribbons. Live music can be heard in the background. Listen to it as your family wanders around to check out all the different vendors.

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Aachen’s Town Hall Christmas Market

The city of Aachen is close to the border of both the Netherlands and Belgium. So, it shouldn’t be surprising if you see a couple of different traditions at this Christmas market.

The squares around City Hall are where this Christmas market in Germany is located. I recommend taking a ride on the carousel before indulging in Aachener Printen. Spices and caramelized sugar are mixed together to create this holiday drink.

Hamburg Christmas Markets

A family vacation in Hamburg will have you visiting multiple Christmas markets during the holiday season. The main market is Weihnachtsmarkt, which is near City Hall. It is one of the more traditional options.

Winterwald Market is within the Mönckebergbrunnen shopping district. This magical Christmas Forest wonderland offers a slightly different vibe.

Heidelberg Christmas Markets

The Heidelberg Christmas Market is the perfect addition to Old Town during the holiday season. The ruins of a castle loom over the wooden stalls. That same castle seems to glow at night from the lights hanging on the stalls.

This is one of the more romantic Christmas markets in Germany. If your kids are old enough, you can let them skate on the Karlsplatz ice rink alone as you take a spin with your partner. Once you are all finished ice skating, you can shop for souvenirs and grab a bite to eat.

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Leipzig Old Town Christmas Market

This Christmas market in Germany is not as well-known as a few of the others. So, it may be the perfect place for your family to start exploring.

There are three hundred vendors at this Christmas market though. So, you will need to take your time if you want to see even a fraction of them during your family vacation in Germany.

Younger kids will love wandering through the fairy tale forest. You will prefer the traditional German food the vendors at this market serve.

Dresden’s Striezelmarkt

The Christmas Market in Dresden began back in the 15th century. This market is in Old Town.

The River Elbe flows in the distance, adding to the ambiance. A unique feature at this market is the Plaumentoffel. This is a decorative figure created from prunes.

You will also see the largest Christmas pyramid in the country at this Christmas market in Germany.

Stuttgart’s Marktplatz

The five major squares in Stuttgart are turned into fabulous Christmas markets each year. Each square contains one Christmas market.

Traditional experiences are everywhere at these markets. I recommend beginning your adventure at Wintertraum Markt. This Christmas market is in front of Old Palace. It is an excellent place to try lebkuchen or eat roasted chestnuts if your family is not ready to try new foods.

These are some of the amazing Christmas Markets, or Christkindlesmrkts, in Germany. But there are quite a few others your family can visit too. As a travel advisor, I can help you determine which Christmas markets in Germany should be on your family travel itinerary. I can also recommend the best ways to see the markets on your list during your family vacation.

As I mentioned above, one of my favorite ways to check out the Christmas Markets in Germany is by river cruise. I would love to book one of those incredible river cruises for your family! They are perfect for making memories and experiencing the world with the people you love the most.

So, are you ready to check out the Christmas Markets in Germany while taking a river cruise?

I hope you say yes because I am ready to book your trip for you! Contact me today, so we can set up a time to get your river cruise to the Christmas Markets in Germany finalized.

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