We all love Christmas. There is something magical about the whole season. The excitement in the air, the coziness of evenings spent with the kith and kin, the scent of festive food, and, of course the traditions that make this spell of the year really exceptional. So, what are your plans this Christmas? If you intend to travel somewhere you have always dreamed of, then this is the perfect time. German Christmas market offer an enchanted experience, mixing historic backgrounds with festive traditions. This blog focuses on some of Germany’s most iconic and happening markets, perfect for a 4-day Christmas trip.
Reasons to Go on a German Christmas Market Trip
You must have experience and seen most of your nation’s Christmas events that revolve around children and consumerism. It is about Santa’s presence everywhere. It is also about spending as much cash as possible. But if you want to do something different, try a German Christmas market trip this time. The season is mainly celebrated the way you do it in your place. But Germany gives you ample opportunities to explore the local market, where you would get a chance to purchase good merchandise at affordable rates, eat delicious local food, munch on lebkuchen, a type of gingerbread, or relish sipping Glühwein, a form of mulled wine.
German people, during Christmas, never go out to the bars. Everyone just bumps into each other at the market.
Plan Your German Christmas Market Expedition – Day 1 to Day 4
Day 1: Munich – A Warm Bavarian Welcome
First, you arrive in the Bavarian capital, Munich. Settle in and then plunge yourself in the city’s historic charisma.
Sip: Kick start the day with the first mug of Glühwein at the city’s main Christkindlmarkt, a traditional German-style Christmas market at Marienplatz.
Shop: Browse the customary woolen shops for typical Bavarian unique tree ornaments, eye-catchy crafts, and locally prepared gifts underneath the towering Christmas tree.
Celebrate: Enjoy the atmosphere as dusk falls. The moment becomes special with live choral music from the balcony of the Neues Rathaus. Then go and dine on weisswurst, a traditional Bavarian sausage, and pretzels at an adjacent beer stall.
Day 2: Specialized German Christmas Market with a Special Highlight to Munich
Sip: Begin the day with coffee and a pie at a local bakery shop. Then collect different regional cheese cubes and sausages at Viktualienmarkt, an open-air market in Munich.
Shop: Sightsee myriad themed markets, such as the primitive market at Wittelsbacherplatz for inimitable artisan stalls or the charismatic souk at Sendlinger Tor. Step inside specialty shops around the pedestrian area for more distinctive Christmas garlands.
Celebrate: In the twilight, relish the warm radiance of the Christmas lights and possibly a performance or a hearty dinner of Käsespätzle, an outmoded luxury food dish often labelled as the German or Austrian form of macaroni and cheese at a traditional eatery.
Day 3: Nuremberg – The Abode of the Christkind, the Traditional Christmas Gift-Bringer in Germany
Get a German rail pass and take a morning train to Nuremberg, a 1.5-hour journey from Munich. There, you will get a chance to explore and experience the true tang of a German Christmas market.
Sip: You must try Feuerzangenbowle, a special and compelling rum-soaked sugarloaf set ablaze and dripped into mulled wine. You can also try a classic Glühwein at any shop on the Hauptmarkt.
Shop: Stroll through the 180 red-and-white hooped kiosks for the iconic Nürnberger Lebkuchen, a local gingerbread, handcrafted wooden puppets, and other traditional Franconian craft works.
Celebrate: Hike to the Imperial Castle of Nuremberg for panoramic sights of the red-roofed metropolis and the arcade below. Enjoy genuine Nürnberger Rostbratwürste, small grilled sausages from an eatery or food stall for a true taste of the province.
Day 4: Rothenburg ob der Tauber Day Tour and Departure Preparation
Experience a flawlessly well-preserved medieval town that feels like a year-round Christmas settlement before arranging for departure.
Sip: Relish a warm beverage while ambling through the pleasant streets lined with half-timbered dwellings.
Shop: You must include the famous Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas Village in your German Christmas Market expedition. Here you can shop for an incomparable selection of traditional native decorations and nutcrackers.
Celebrate: Engross the exemplary German Christmas atmosphere and collect any last-minute, distinctive souvenirs like Glühwein mugs before going back to Munich for your final departure.
German Christmas markets generally start from November 25 and continue till the festivities are over. You must remember that Germans celebrate Christmas on December 24. Hence, in case you are planning a trip, ensure to hit up one of the finest ones.
Get ready. Plan your tour and start the adventure of a German Christmas market trip with your friends and family. Don’t forget to try the local delicacies that you would struggle to find somewhere else. Dress affectionately and wear decent shoes to avoid the freezing winter breeze.
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